CREB®Cast

In this CREB® Cast episode, Olympian skeleton racer Mirela Rahneva shares how perseverance and mindset shaped her athletic career and now influence her work in real estate.  Mirela also discusses the sport’s speed and culture, her Olympic experiences (12th in Pyeongchang 2018, a track-record first run in Beijing 2022 followed by a drop and a climb back to 5th), and lessons about reframing thoughts...

It’s May, men’s mental health month, and our newest CREB® Cast episode features Derek Thistle. After a 17-year career with the Calgary Police Service and struggling with his mental health, Derek earned his real estate license during medical leave and ultimately committed to the switch from cop to CREB®.  In this conversation, he breaks down how policing skills such as communication, de-escalation,...

In this episode of CREB®Cast, Sam Randhawa interviews broker-owner and former CREB® President, Greg Houston, who shares his 1972 start in real estate, early experiences and the launch of his own brokerage.  Greg reflects on market booms and busts, the oil embargo and early-80s crash, and how real estate investing helped him build stability. He discusses serving on the Calgary Real Estate Board, in...

This CREB®Cast episode breaks down the proposed change to Bylaw 6.4, which addresses board composition ahead of the member vote at the AGM happening on Tuesday, April 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at CREB® Campus and online. Mariangela Avila, Chair of the Governance Standing Committee (GSC)  and Shelagh Krause, Director Liaison for the GSC, explain the current limits at the board level—no more than...

In this episode of CREB® Cast, host Sam Randhawa sits down with former CREB® Board Chair Lorna Hamm. In this interview, Lorna talks about a 38-year real estate career, how technology reshaped the business, and why volunteering at CREB® can fast-track your network, influence, and understanding of how decisions get made.  Lorna shares a candid take on real estate as “a way of life,” balancing family...

Former CREB® president and lifelong member Jim Moore joins Sam Randhawa in the latest episode of CREB®Cast.  Jim, who spent 25 to 30 years with the Board and 40 years in real estate, shares his journey from owning Dairy Queens, apartment buildings, and buying houses to leaving a brokerage during a double-digit mortgage-rate era and receiving an unexpected bank offer. After a major heart attack cha...

Discover CREB® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie’s unexpected journey into economics, her passion for real estate, and how she navigates the intricacies of the housing market.  Gain valuable perspectives on market trends, the importance of localized data, and the human impact of real estate decisions. This is the perfect episode for REALTORS® looking to deepen their understanding and leverage expert...

Join us as host Sam Randhawa welcomes Christian Twomey, the former Chair of the Board of Directors and current Chair of the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation.  In this episode, Christian shares insights into his dynamic 25-year career and unforgettable client experiences.  The conversation takes a riveting turn as Christian recounts a harrowing personal story about experiencing a “widowmaker” he...

With 47 years of experience in real estate, CREB® REALTOR® Horace A. Rowe shares his dynamic journey from England to Calgary, detailing his early struggles, multiple jobs, and eventual success in real estate.  Learn about the importance of fostering client relationships, the value of persistence, and tips on market analysis, all peppered with engaging personal anecdotes. Whether you're a new...

Mathew Said Morley, the 2024 T.W.H. REALTOR ® of the Year, discusses his extraordinary 20-year real estate journey, including personal stories of overcoming a life-changing heart condition that steered him away from firefighting and into real estate.  Mathew also offers invaluable advice to new REALTORS ® , emphasizes the importance of empathy and genuine service, and reflects on the evolving land...

Join us on this episode of CREB®Cast as we sit down with Sunil Mall, broker for Urban Real Estate and recipient of the 2024 Glenna Marshall-Roth CREB® Rookie Volunteer of the Year Award.  In this conversation, Sunil shares his journey of getting into real estate straight out of high school, following in his father's footsteps, and establishing himself in the industry for the past 16 years.  ...

On this episode, we sit down with CREB®Chair Susanita de Diego, who shares invaluable insights from her 38-year career, including the importance of loving your clients, volunteer work and the power of achieving work-life balance. Tune in to hear her journey from being a burnt-out REALTOR® in Vancouver, starting over in Calgary, to becoming a member and now the Chair of the board of directors at CR...

Today, we’re joined by Christian Twomey, Chair of the Government Relations Standing Committee, to chat about YYC Votes 2025 , a campaign that highlights municipal policy issues that have the greatest impact on the housing challenges facing Calgarians in the upcoming civic election. On the podcast, Christian discusses the why behind the campaign, CREB®'s top five housing issues and why REALTOR...

In the first episode of the new edition of CREB®Cast, Sam Randhawa welcomes CREB® President and CEO Alan Tennant for an engaging conversation about his remarkable 40-year journey in real estate.  Alan shares stories from his early days as a REALTOR®, his unexpected transition into governance and then to the executive side, and how his experiences in banking and newspapers shaped his career.  He al...

On this episode we talk to CREB® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie about the 2022 CREB® Forecast and how Calgary’s real estate market is shaping up in the year to come. 

On this episode of CREB®Cast, Jason Yule, CREB®'s Director of Communication Services sits down with HomeSpace Society's Emily Campbell to discuss HomeSpace's latest project, Sierra Place and how the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation Legacy Grant is helping to make it a reality. 

On this episode of CREB®Cast,  CREB®’s chief economist, Ann-Marie Lurie, updates us on the current housing market conditions and dives into projections for the upcoming year.

CREB®'s Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie updates us on the 2020 housing market and discusses COVID-19's impact so far this year.

Join us as we sit down and talk shop with some of this year's outstanding REALTORS®: Rob Campbell , 2019 REALTOR® of the Year – T.W.H. (Bill) Saunders Memorial Award recipient Rick Campos , Honourary Life Member Award recipient Stan Matlashewski , Honourary Life Member Award recipient Tom Westcott , 2019 CREB® Volunteer of the Year – Marilyn Jones Memorial Award & Honourary Life Member Aw...

On this month's episode of CREB®Cast Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®’s chief economist, gives us the inside scoop on the Calgary housing market for the coming year. 

On this month’s episode of CREB®Cast we’re talking about community investment with Jason Yule, CREB®’s Manager of Communications & Community Investment, and Sharon Bercuson, Chair of CREB®’s REALTOR® Community Foundation. 

On this month’s episode of CREB®Cast we’re talking about new developments with Grant Murray - Senior Vice President, Sales at Concord Pacific Developments Inc. 

On this month’s episode of CREB®Cast we’re talking all about safety and how REALTORS® can keep themselves safe during showings. 

Check out this month’s episode of CREB®Cast with Shane Griffin. On this episode we’re talking to Alberta One Realty Listings Services CEO Shane Griffin about the new MLS® system that’s in the works for Alberta. 

On this episode of CREB®Cast we’re talking to local Calgary and area REALTOR® Nettie Hendricks about how to thrive in real estate no matter what the market is like.