Alberta Real Estate Foundation

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Leading Change Edmonton and helped make the event such a success. We’re so grateful to our grantees for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for sharing your incredible projects, stories, and insights. And thank you to our industry partners and Board of Governors for coming together to connect, learn, and inspire action toward a stronger Alberta.

BUZZ Calgary is back with a renewed energy that signals something bigger for Western Canada, with AMPLIFY 2026. BUZZ is setting the stage for a powerful gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries, focused on the consumer experience and elevating production levels in their real estate businesses with the right tools & technologies. Details: 🗓️ Thursday, June 18, 2026 📍Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre ⏰ Doors open at 8:00am - 4:00pm ( lunch & beverage included ) 🍷 Networking Hour 4:00 - 5:00pm Keynote Speakers, Don Inouye, CEO Real Estate Institute of Canada & Mary-Anne Gillespie, High Performance Strategist, Red Apple Coaching will deliver what’s needed to drive your year past the finish line. We are proud to welcome AREF, Alberta Real Estate Foundation as one of our key Sponsors. Their continued support reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the industry and investing in meaningful progress across the region. The Alberta Real Estate Foundation supports some of the province’s most impactful projects, positively contributing to our land, built environments, consumers, and industry. Calgary has always been a city defined by resilience and growth, making it the perfect backdrop for this next chapter in 2026 at BUZZ. Early Bird Tickets available in Linktree above. BUZZ #buzz #thebuzz #thebuzzconference #buzzbuzzmediainc #buzzworthynews #remaxcanada #royalleapgecanada #homelife #century21canada #rightathomerealty #exprealtycanada #kellerwilliamscanada #suttongroup #coldwellbankercanada #cirrealty #foresthillrealty #kicrealty #realbrokerage #internationalrealty #theagency #revelrealty #sothebys #chestnutpark #exitrealty #harveykalles #lptinternational #rarerealestate #theagency #rightathomerealty #psrbrokerage #corcoranhorizon

We're proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Alberta Energy Efficiency and Innovation Summit, hosted by the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) and @ssriassociation . Taking place April 28–29 in Calgary, this year's summit brings together leaders across energy, policy, built environment, and innovation to advance a more efficient and resilient Alberta. We're hosting a session on April 29 at 11:00 am with @norquestcollege , Catalys, and @onwardhomesyyc on: Reducing Energy Burdens within Affordable Housing and the Rental Market. Join us! Learn more and register at https://www.energyefficiencysummit.ca/

Join us on March 31 for a special screening and conversation about housing affordability in Alberta. The evening features a screening of @studio_north “The Space We Create” documentary, a film that chronicles the story of The Aster — a 33-home attainable housing development led by @banfftown designed to expand homeownership in one of Canada’s most constrained housing markets. Following the screening, we’ll hear insights from @sait ‘s Affordable Housing Modelling and Analysis research examining @attainablehomes model and bring together a panel of experts to explore what these two made-in-Alberta projects can teach us about addressing housing affordability challenges in Calgary and across Alberta. Both projects were supported by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation.

📣 Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is here! 🎉 We approved just over $4 million in funding across 69 projects—the largest annual investment in the Foundation’s history! As we reflect on a year of record investment, meaningful convening, and leadership transition, we are filled with gratitude—for our governors, staff, committee members, grantees, and the broad real estate ecosystem in the province we have the privilege of supporting through our funding programs. We look forward to the year ahead with optimism and purpose. 🤝 Together, we will continue to invest, connect, and lead, ensuring real estate makes real impact for Albertans. Read via the link in our bio.

🎉 35 years of investing in Alberta 🎉 Since 1991, the Alberta Real Estate Foundation has stood at the intersection of industry strength and public good—supporting research, education, and real estate–driven initiatives across the province. $36 million invested. 800+ projects funded. Through the work we are privileged to fund, we’ve seen people, ideas, and dedicated professionals from all sectors of real estate come together to share knowledge, spark collaboration, and shape Alberta’s real estate landscape. Here’s to 35 years of investment, connection, and impact.

💰 Up to $250,000 in funding available 💰 Our Investment Grants support education, research, and law reform initiatives related to real estate across our funding priorities: Real Estate Leadership, Built Environment, and Land. Full applications due: March 24, 2026 Expression of Interest (EOI) due: March 3, 2026 Submitting an EOI is the first step to apply. Learn more on our website through the link in bio.

We’re proud to share that mddl and the Municipality of Jasper have launched the Jasper Housing Enablement Initiative: a 16-month collaboration focused on practical, community-fit housing solutions. The Initiative brings together GIS-based lot analysis, policy and process review, and practical capacity-building tools to support missing middle housing and infill over time. As a municipality located within a national park, Jasper faces unique constraints like limited land supply, a strong year-round workforce, and a planning framework that demands precision and care. Housing pressures in Jasper aren’t new, but they have been intensified since the wildfire. It’s also clear the need for better tools, clearer processes, and shared understanding about what’s possible in small-scale development is a key lever to unlock more housing in the town. This work focuses on the how of infill: helping residents, builders, and the municipality navigate opportunities with more certainty and less friction. As mddl, our role is to support the ecosystem around housing delivery, connecting policy intent to real-world outcomes through data, design, and local capacity. Funded by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, this project will produce tools that support long-term affordability and resilience, while respecting Jasper’s character and stewardship responsibilities. More to come as pur collaboration unfolds.

2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for events for Alberta’s real estate community. Here are some upcoming industry events to get on your radar: ⭐ 2026 RAE Housing Forecast Hosted by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (RAE), this event shares data-driven insights and economic predictions from industry leaders, economists, and housing experts. Date: January 15, 2026 Location: Edmonton ⭐2026 CREB Forecast and Tradeshow Discover what’s in store for the housing market in 2026. Hear from experts and connect with Calgary’s real estate community. Date: January 20, 2026 Location: Calgary ⭐ULI: Emerging Trends in Real Estate One of ULI’s most anticipated annual events, sharing insights into market trends, investment outlooks, and development opportunities. Date: February 3 & 4, 2026 Location: Calgary & Edmonton Explore the full list of upcoming industry events in our newsroom. Check out the link in bio.

Spotify Wrapped has taken over our feeds— so we present to you AREF Wrapped 2025! A year of funding and collaboration, all made possible through contributions from Alberta’s real estate industry. Check out some of the numbers behind the impact.

Real estate makes real impact. The real estate industry is not only a driving force of Alberta's economic prosperity; it also fuels education, research, and initiatives that strengthen our land, built environments, and communities. Through our unique broker-powered funding model, every real estate transaction in Alberta ripples into this meaningful work. At Leading Change Edmonton, we sat down with grantees and industry leaders to share their stories. Discover how AREF connects real estate to real impact, and how each transaction contributes to meaningful projects happening in our province. Watch their stories 👇

Leadership Update at the Alberta Real Estate Foundation We’re pleased to welcome Melanie Hulsker as the new Chair of our Board of Governors. Now entering her second term on the Board, Melanie brings deep expertise in community development and systems-level thinking from her work at the University of Calgary and the City of Calgary. Known for her collaborative approach and systems thinking, Melanie has already been a driving force in shaping the Foundation’s strategy and impact. We’d also like to express our sincere thanks to Penny Omell, who served as Chair from 2023–2025 and now steps into the Past Chair role. Penny’s thoughtful stewardship helped guide the Foundation through important shifts in grantmaking and impact investment, ensuring our work remains grounded, forward-looking, and financially sound.