Possession day marks an exciting milestone in the real estate journey. This is the day when the buyer officially takes ownership of the property, completing all financial and legal requirements to finalize the transfer.

Navigating the financial landscape of home buying and selling can be complex for your clients. Unlike grocery shopping, real estate doesn’t come with a barcode you can scan at checkout.

With the City of Calgary’s recent decision to move forward with blanket rezoning, it’s important to consider the limitations of that change—specifically, restrictive covenants that limit or prescribe how a property can be used.

Landlords play a crucial role in the rental market, balancing property management responsibilities with tenants' rights. Evictions, while often seen from a tenant’s perspective, also significantly impact landlords.

We are excited to introduce a new way for you to submit your questions to Member Practice. This online submission feature on CREB^®Link acts like a magic mailbox for inquiries about listing properties on the MLS® System and practice rules.

As offers are being made and accepted daily, you might wonder when and how a sale should be reported. In this article, our CREB^® Member Practice team will provide tips on reporting conditional and unconditional sales on time to avoid being fined. 

When the REALTOR^® Cooperation Rule was harmonized for all Alberta REALTORS^® in January of 2024, it was clear that new construction listings were exempt.

Law offices are approaching the last business day of June, which is traditionally the busiest closing day of the year. 

The CREB^® Member Practice team supports members facing negative experiences with other members. When issues related to the CREB^® Rules and REALTOR^® Code of Ethics arise, we inform members of their options for resolution.

CREB^® is aware that some members have received disturbing phone calls. These calls start with basic real estate questions but quickly turn inappropriate, often becoming sexually explicit. 

Landlords and property managers face various challenges, from water leaks and appliance breakdowns to fire damage. However, the death of a tenant is an uncommon and complex situation that requires a different approach. 

As we are amid the spring market and the summer market fast approaching, personal safety should be a top priority for all of us.