CREB®Cast is a podcast created by the Calgary Real Estate Board for its members. On each episode we’ll discuss a variety of topics pertaining to our membership. We’ll talk about how the market is doing, provide board updates and discuss other topics of importance to our members.
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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,…
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…
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”…
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…