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Condo managers must complete the courses listed on their conditional licence by Nov 30, 2022. Associate licencees a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Buying and selling a home can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. You’ve got questions about real estate. Char… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Getting ready to sell your home? Maybe this is the first time you’ve sold a home or maybe you’ve done this a few ti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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June 2022 #CaseSummaries now available for download from reca.ca. Review the recent sanctions and g… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condominium manager associates can request deadline extensions for courses and exams. The Residential Property Man… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Delays at Alberta Land Titles could mean invoices aren't getting to new property owners. Licensees should advise cl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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#AlbertaCondoManagers: the deadline for completing your required condominium management course(s) is Nov 30, 2022.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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RECA will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 15, 2022, for the #GoodFriday stat holiday. We will reopen again at 8am… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is looking for residential real estate, condo management, and mortgage licensees to join the respective… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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A Hearing Panel for RECA suspended the mortgage associate licence of Rajneesh Aery for the period of three months,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Patricia McLeod has resigned as Chair of RECA's Board of Directors. The Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Servic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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As Fraud Prevention Month comes to an end, we remind you that if you’re a victim of fraud, the best thing to do is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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