There’s a burgeoning buzz around big data, but what is it really? A new way of exploring analytical information? A cross-section of different statistics? A process of layering data points to create new knowledge? Or, all of the above? 

Every year, we honour our members who have committed their time to CREB^® and the community at our Volunteer Recognition Board Builders Luncheon. 

Some of our members have been experiencing great frustration with our new Key Management System (KMS) and it pains me to see this happening. 

Unlike some organizations, we don’t view our annual general meeting (AGM) as being somewhat like a root canal. We hope you don’t either!

Many years ago, I read a guest CREB^® Talk article by a fellow CREB^® member who explained the importance of donating platelets. At the time, I didn’t know much about this particular giving option for Canadian Blood Services (CBS), but soon my wife Rona and I were regulars. 

It’s very gratifying to see that so many members “get it” when it comes to database integrity. Every day, I see examples of members challenging each other to do better.

As the saying goes, two heads are better than one. We know it to be true and that’s why we’re getting ready to reach out to you—the members of CREB^®. We need your input to help chart our next four year strategic plan—the document that will serve as CREB^®’s road map to 2021.

Unfortunately, we had to call a by-election to complete our complement of brokers on the 2017 board of directors. Nominations are now open and this is your chance to put forward the name of a broker who has strong leadership skills and the time to commit to this opportunity – the ultimate organized real estate volunteer experience.