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RECA will be closed tomorrow for Good Friday. We will reopen at 8am Monday, April 5, 2021. We wish everyone a happy… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Participating in #MortgageFraud can ruin your credit. Scammers often take advantage people who may be facing financ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Are you a condo manager or condo manager associate? RECA is looking for condominium stakeholder feedback on propose… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The Residential Property Manager Industry Council of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended the real e… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA Board and Industry Councils have been developing education divestment priorities. Over the coming months they… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Did you know, lying on a loan application is a form of fraud? If someone offers you money or pressures you to lie o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate licensees must report suspicions of mortgage fraud to FINTRAC: fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/re-ed/real-eng. Download checkl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Each March, RECA partners with Alberta consumer and community protection groups as well as enforcement agencies to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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February's edition of the #CaseSummaries is up on our website. See the latest disciplinary decisions issued by RECA… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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The February edition of #TheRegulator is now available! Learn about what is happening in the industry, get an updat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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RECA is pleased to announce Cheri Long has been elected to the Commercial Real Estate Broker and Commercial Propert… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Putting in an offer on a home? You may want to include conditions in your #OfferToPurchase. Common conditions inclu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

January 2021 #CaseSummaries are now available on for download. The events mentioned in the decisions included in th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Worried about how COVID-19 might affect your real estate transactions? Work cooperatively with your real estate lic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: You must file with RECA an accounting report for money held in trust, no later than 3 months after your br… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Commercial Real Estate Licensees, Urban: the Commercial Real Estate Broker & Commercial Property Manager Industry C… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Is this the year you buy your dream home? The Home Buyer's Guide offers step-by-step help and advice, including a f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Our office will close at 2:00 p.m. today and will be closed tomorrow Jan. 1st. We wish everyone a safe and happy ne… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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#DYK: If your real estate licensee offers any kind of incentive, including social media incentives, it must be a br… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Our office will be closing at 2 p.m. today. Our office will reopen on Dec. 29 at 8 a.m. We wish everyone happy holi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

If you'd like to get in touch with us over the next few weeks, our holiday hours are below. We wish you a safe & ha… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA will be holding a by-election for the urban commercial practitioner seat in early 2021. More details will be a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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RECA is pleased to announce the members on our Board of Directors and Industry Councils, which now govern residenti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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December's edition of the Case Summaries is up on our website. See the latest disciplinary decisions issued by RECA… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Flood maps help improve public safety and help build more resilient communities. Albertans are invited to have thei… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Are you financially ready to buy your dream home? A mortgage broker can help you understand the risks and responsib… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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