Real Estate Blog

Real Estate Law: Meet Your Instructor, Candace Cooper

This series introduces you to REDI’s adjunct instructors who teach Real Estate Development Leadership (REDL) courses delivered at the Haskayne School of Business. Candace Cooper is an expert in commercial real estate law and brings a…

Time Management Tips for Busy Alberta Real Estate Professionals

Effective time management is a cornerstone of success for real estate professionals, particularly in the dynamic and demanding Alberta market. The ability to manage time efficiently not only boosts productivity but also enhances client relationships…

Succeeding in Commercial Property Management

A panel of property management professionals joined REDI Canada’s Manager, Industry Relations, Amanda Blacktopp, CPM to discuss what an average property management day looks like, how they thrive in their teams, and what skills and…

Getting Started in Commercial Property Management

Property management is a crucial and important job that also happens to be recession proof. Buildings are not going away–they will also need to be managed. While stressful at times, property management is still somehow…

Smart Buildings & Risk Management, with cirkuit

Adam Ludgate and Brad Gauthier, the co-founders of Calgary-based proptech company cirkuit Inc. joined REDI Canada’s Manager, Industry Relations, Amanda Blacktopp, CPM, to discuss how smart solutions are addressing challenges in multi-family, property management, and…

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…

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…

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…