Real Estate Blog

Sustainability & Risk Management: Graham Halsall’s Career Story

This series features the professional journeys of a wide range of professionals across Canada’s real estate development industry. Often, these stories highlight how rewarding careers in real estate development are the result of following your…

Expand Your Knowledge and Professional Network

Building a robust professional network is the cornerstone of success in any career. For folks in Canada’s dynamic real estate development sector, a strong professional network is absolutely indispensable. Expand your industry knowledge and network…

Careers in Real Estate

Amanda Blacktopp, Manager, Industry Relations (REDI Canada) meets with Lori Suba and Laurae Spindler, of Scout Real Estate and the Leasing Out Loud Podcast to discuss the ways folks “fall into” careers in real estate,…

Finance II: meet your instructor, Aaron Forbes

Updated December 2023 This series introduces you to REDI’s adjunct instructors who teach Real Estate Development Leadership (REDL) courses delivered at the Haskayne School of Business. Aaron Forbes (CFA) is the Senior Director of MCAP Financial…

Career Journey in Property Management: Amanda Blacktopp 

How did you get into property management?   Amanda Blacktopp: When I was growing up, my grandmother was a realtor. She brought me to many open houses and shared with me her experience in residential real…

Proptech & Marketing: meet your instructor, Jason Hardy.

Jason Hardy is the Co-Founder & CEO of leading real estate e-commerce software, Ownly, and President and Chairman of Chatterson, a boutique real estate marketing firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Jason instructs two REDL certificate…

Meet a REDL Alumn: Marc Tews, CPA

Read about how Marc’s experience in the Real Estate Development Leadership certificate has contributed to his career trajectory in real estate development. Marc, congratulations on recently completing the in-person Real Estate Development Leadership (REDL) certificate…

Warmly Welcoming Candace Cooper to the REDI Faculty!

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our esteemed faculty, Candace Cooper! As an expert in commercial real estate law, Candace brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our HSK 827: Real…

Why start a career in real estate development?

Have you been asking yourself questions like “Why should I consider a career in real estate development?” or “What are the career prospects like?”. If so, you’re not alone. We’ve put together 5 reasons why…

REDI National Faculty Summer Reading & Listening List

Introducing Our Summer Reading & Listening List: Expand Your Horizons Under the Sun! 🌞 As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and dive into…