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Through my 30-year career as a real estate appraisal and real estate brokerage professional in Alberta, I’ve noticed that the more things change, the more they stay the same. And…
Council appointed Robert Telford to the position of Chair of Council for the term commencing January 23, 2019 and ending October 31, 2019. Council approved an amendment to section 12(6)…
Cannabis became legal across Canada on October 17, 2018, and the legislation allows residents to grow up to four plants per household for personal use in Alberta. RECA developed a unit in the…
NOTE: On August 8, 2019, the Minister of Service Alberta suspended the implementation of Council’s advertising guideline clarifications (below) that were to take effect on October 1, 2019. The current advertising…
The latest renewal period is behind us, and overall, the industry outlook remains positive. The Numbers Year-over-year, the number of individuals licensed in Alberta remained stable. Real estate had the highest…
Did you hear? Council directed RECA to consult with stakeholders about: the potential consequences of the Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) for measuring semi-detached and attached properties. Before you provide your…
Council approved recommended changes to sections 96 and 97 of the Real Estate Act Rules RECA consulted with stakeholders in the Fall of 2018, and following a review of the…
This article has been updated to reflect changes to the Real Estate Act Rules s.82(1)-(2) in 2023. The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) has recently received numerous inquiries regarding…
