In Your AREA Podcast

In this episode of In Your AREA, Provincial Practice Advisor Bryan Statt engages in an informative discussion with Mark Sokolnicki, a regional compliance manager for the Financial Tracking and Analysis Centre (FINTRAC).Get ready as Bryan and Mark discuss the finer points around FINTRAC regulations, best practice suggestions and practical advice that everyone wants to ask. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode of In Your AREA, Provincial Practice Advisor Bryan Statt engages in a super practical discussion about REALTORS® and their taxes with John Pinset, a founding partner of St. Arnaud Pinsent Steman Charter Professional Accountants in Edmonton. We discuss incorporation, self-employment, tax write-offs and other common REALTOR®  questions that everyone would love to ask but don't know how. We hope you enjoy.  

In this episode of In Your AREA, we discuss the Foreign Buyer Ban with Dionne Levesque of SVR Lawyers.  We discuss the legislation and regulations REALTOR members need to consider when working with buyers over the next two years. We hope you enjoy!  

In this episode of In Your AREA, we discuss tenancy with Helen Werbicki, an associate lawyer for Galbraith Law. We discuss the ins and outs of residential tenancy, the Residential Tenancies Act in Alberta, tenant and landlord rights, things to watch out for and even touch on commercial tenancy a bit. We hope you enjoy!  

In today’s episode, AREA's Provincial Practice Advisor, Bryan Statt has a great conversation with David West, managing lawyer for West Legal. Born and raised in Alberta, David is well versed in the culture and context of Alberta law, specializing in the areas of real estate, wills, estates and probate. This episode covers  the current landscape in Alberta surrounding the moving of electronic funds, pitfalls for brokers and associates to avoid, and even a look towards the future potential of the electronic money movement. We hope you enjoy!  

This episode is one of a special series, which interviews each of the UCP Party leadership candidates on questions of interest to REALTORS®. On October 6th, the UCP Party will choose a new leader, and that leader will become Alberta's next Premier. In this episode, Christine Cusanelli, Senior Advocacy Advisor of AREA sits down with UCP Candidate Leela Aheer, MLA for Chestermere - Strathmore.  We hope you enjoy!

This episode is one of a special series, which interviews each of the UCP Party leadership candidates on questions of interest to REALTORS®. On October 6th, the UCP Party will choose a new leader, and that leader will become Alberta's next Premier. In this episode, Jolene Ledene Reimer, Chair-Elect of AREA sits down with UCP Candidate Danielle Smith, Former MLA for Highwood. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is one of a special series, which interviews each of the UCP Party leadership candidates on questions of interest to REALTORS®. On October 6th, the UCP Party will choose a new leader, and that leader will become Alberta's next Premier. In this episode, David P. Brown, Chair of AREA sits down with UCP Candidate Travis Toews, MLA for Grande Prairie Wapiti. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is one of a special series, which interviews each of the UCP Party leadership candidates on questions of interest to REALTORS®. On October 6th, the UCP Party will choose a new leader, and that leader will become Alberta's next Premier. In this episode, Stan Mills, Chair-Elect of AREA's Political Action Committee sits down with UCP Candidate Todd Loewen, MLA for Central Peace-Notley. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is one of a special series, which interviews each of the UCP Party leadership candidates on questions of interest to REALTORS®. On October 6th, the UCP Party will choose a new leader, and that leader will become Alberta's next Premier. In this episode, Jolene Ledene Reimer, Chair-Elect of AREA sits down with UCP Candidate Brian Jean, MLA for Fort McMurray Lac LaBiche. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is one of a special series, which interviews each of the UCP Party leadership candidates on questions of interest to REALTORS®. On October 6th, the UCP Party will choose a new leader, and that leader will become Alberta's next Premier. In this episode, Jolene Ledene Reimer, Chair-Elect of AREA sits down with UCP Candidate Rebecca Schulz, MLA for Calgary-Shaw. We hope you enjoy!

In today’s episode, we have an extended conversation with Jim Reich, of Reich Law in Calgary. Jim brings an incredible depth of experience in this subject with over 30 years of experience, and as a serving member of the Canadian Bar Association through both the real estate and foreclosure sections. We discuss the foreclosure process in Alberta, crucial things to understand about the courts and real estate, situations to watch for, and even tips for homeowners facing foreclosure. We hope you enjoy!  

In today’s episode, we have a chance to talk to Heather Manna, Managing Partner with MMG Mortgages. Heather has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the mortgage industry which she enjoys providing in a really practical way. We discuss the current lending environment, government interventions, changing markets and, even touch on some of the tricky situations she has faced. We hope you enjoy!  

Alberta Real Estate Associations' Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie reviews the trends in the Alberta housing market during the first quarter of 2022.Visit our website for the full provincial statistics report on our website.

We are thrilled to be joined by Christine Cusanelli, Senior Advocacy Advisor here at AREA. Christine’s unique experience as a government relations specialist, former member of the Legislative Assembly in Alberta, and former Minister of the Crown, brings a unique perspective and wisdom that all listeners will enjoy. We discuss current government relations work, issues successfully advocated, and ways members can get involved.We hope you enjoy!  

This month, we are excited to have a conversation with Ann Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at AREA. Ann Marie’s unique experience as an economist interacting with the real estate industry in Alberta brings a tangible clarity and wisdom that all listeners will enjoy. We discuss external market factors, supply and demand dynamics, and even explanations of many commonly used terms in real estate statistical analysis. We hope you enjoy!  

In today’s episode, we are glad to have a discussion with Brett Turner, associate broker for Real Brokerage Inc and Co-Founder of Redline Real Estate Group. Brett has navigated the ups and downs of markets as an independent brokerage founder/owner, in addition to a busy practicing associate broker in Calgary. Brett’s unique experience and knowledge of the challenges and benefits of low inventory markets provide clarity for REALTORS® and consumers alike. We discuss both the buyer and seller challenges in a low-inventory market, how REALTORS® navigate these stressful situations, and how it interacts with the MLS® system. We hope you enjoy!  

Alberta Real Estate Associations' Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie reviews the trends in the Alberta housing market during the fourth quarter of 2021.Visit our website for the full provincial statistics report on our website. 

This month, we are pleased to speak to Chris Pitman, Associate Broker for Royal LePage Benchmark in Calgary.  Chris is very involved in the practical operations of the FINTRAC compliance program at the brokerage level and offers some of his real-world experience with the outworking of FINTRAC regulations.  We discuss FINTRAC from the REALTOR®-client perspective, as well as from the brokerage perspective, including the experience of going through a FINTRAC assessment. For more practice guidance, check out our weekly blog, Practically Speaking.

In today’s episode, we welcome back Lisa Statt Foy, partner at Field Law. Lisa’s practice specialties include the areas of estate planning, estate administration, trusts, and intellectual property. Her many years of experience and knowledge really help us clear up some of the misconceptions associated with our topic today on the probate process, Power of Attorney, and enduring power of attorney relating to real estate. As these issues affect REALTORS® and consumers alike we are confident every listener will come away with some new valuable insights. We hope you enjoy!