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Information can be power, but with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to handling confidential information. This article is a reminder of the importance of ensuring you…
As RECA’s RCAs, we get a lot of questions. Here are some of the most common questions we received this quarter, answered. Q: What activities are licensees obligated to inform their…
RECA’s modernized governance model consists of a Board of Directors and four Industry Councils representing each industry RECA regulates. In November 2023, new Council Members were elected to each Industry Council.…
Mortgage fraud occurs when individuals intentionally deceive lenders, borrowers, sellers, and others to obtain mortgage financing. It undermines the integrity of the mortgage industry and could lead to significant financial…
The Real Estate Act Rules define “rural real estate” as real estate located outside a city, town, village, hamlet, or summer village that has its primary purpose as farming. Rural…
Effective January 1, 2024, landlords are now required, under the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act, to pay tenants 1.6% interest on security deposits. to pay tenants 1.6% interest on security deposits.…
Did you know that RECA has a Stakeholder Engagement Team? RECA has many stakeholders, including Industry Associations, government, consumers, and other partners and regulators – but one of our most…
Interprovincial Licensing Did you know that throughout Canada, each province sets its own rules and guidelines when it comes to real estate regulation? This means all real estate and mortgage professionals…