Your inner circle is bigger than you think. The Critical Illness Benefit Society (CIBS) is working hard to make sure every CREB® member is supported during their greatest time of need.
ARTICLES
![CIBS critical Illness benefit society banner](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/December/CT_ARTICLE_BANNER_-_CIBS.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
ETCETERA Dec. 12, 2022 Leverage your support system
![Real tips for open houses during the holidays](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/December/CT_ARTICLE_BANNER_-_realtips_holiday_showing.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
PRACTICE ADVICE Dec. 06, 2022 REALTips: Holiday Showings
The holiday season is right around the corner and home sellers may not be able to have their property ready for showing within 24 hours.
![AREA CREB Banner](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/December/AREA_CREB_820__300_px.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
CREB® NEWS Dec. 06, 2022 AREA-CREB® consolidation milestones
Preparations continue for significant member engagement on AREA-CREB® consolidation in 2023.
![nov 2022 stats](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/Monthly_Stats_CT_BannerNOV.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
HOUSING MARKET Dec. 01, 2022 2022 on track to be a record year for sales
Residential sales in the city slowed to 1,648 units, a year-over-year decline of 22 per cent, but 12 per cent above the 10-year average.
![Community Foundation 2022 Year in Review](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/November/CT_ARTICLE_BANNERCFyear_in_review820__300_px_2.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Dec. 01, 2022 REALTORS® made a difference in 2022
Over the past year, Calgary and area REALTORS® came together and put their hard work, care, and support into the community at an amazing rate. Let’s look back on everything our local REALTORS® accomplished through the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation in 2022.
![Christian Twomey Image](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/November/CT_Article_Bannercrebchatconsolidation820x300.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
CREB® NEWS Nov. 29, 2022 The advantages of consolidation
We scratched the surface in our announcement to CREB® members, and while we prepare for more robust communications in the New Year, we wanted to reinforce the main advantages (key drivers) of the consolidation plan with AREA.
![CT 2022 Silent Auction](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/November/SilentAuctionCT_Banner.png?h=625&iar=0&w=1709)
COURSES AND EVENTS Nov. 28, 2022 Going once, going twice, sold!
![ICYMI - CREA](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/November/CT_ARTICLE_BANNER_-_CREAICYMI.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
ETCETERA Nov. 28, 2022 ICYMI: Foreign Buyers Ban
On Jan. 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians (Foreign Buyers Ban) comes into effect. This is a temporary ban of two years that prevents non-Canadians from purchasing residential property.
![Upcoming courses](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/November/CT_BannerCourses820x300.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
COURSES AND EVENTS Nov. 22, 2022 December courses at CREB®
Treat yourself with the gift of knowledge this holiday season with December courses at CREB®.
![AREA CREB consolidation](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/November/CT_ARTICLE_BANNER-_AREA_CREB_Consolidation820x300.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
CREB® NEWS Nov. 22, 2022 ICYMI: AREA & CREB® announce consolidation plan
As captured in last week’s landmark announcement, the AREA and CREB® Boards of Directors will be bringing a proposal for consolidation to the CREB® membership in 2023.
![P9 VPN](/crebtalk/-/media/Public/CREBTalk/Article_Images/2022/October/CT_ARTICLE_BANNERVPN.png?h=300&iar=0&w=820)
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY Nov. 22, 2022 Secure your data with a VPN
If you are travelling outside of North America for the holidays and want access to Pillar 9™ tools, you need to have a secure virtual private network (VPN) connection.
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation has awarded Transformation Grants to the Alexandra Community Health Centre (The Alex), Children's Cottage Society and Inn from the Cold.