Consumer Education
Consumer education involves empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about real estate and their role as a homeowner, condo owner, landlord, tenant, or rural property owner.
ResourceA Study of the Feasibility of a Reciprocal Insurance Exchange for Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association
The study explores the feasibility of a reciprocal insurance exchange for the provision of professional liability insurance for members of the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association. The study was undertaken as a component of its mission to provide the general public and other stakeholders with the highest possible standards of transparency, integrity, professional conduct, customer service, customer protection by compliance with a common code of ethics and business practices.
ResourceNeed Accessible Housing?
Brochure advertising the programs offered by the Accessible Housing Society.
ResourceOn the Living Edge: Your Guide for Waterfront Living
On The Living Edge contains information specifically for lakefront and streamside properties in Alberta. REALTOR®S® use this publication as a gift for waterfront purchasers, information for consumers and for pre-purchase support. The publication includes information on erosion, septic systems, building by water and purchasing tips.
ResourceHome Buyers’ Guide to Environmental Stewardship
The guide is a resource to inform prospective home buyers about the area’s environmental and lifestyle assets. It encourages environmentally responsible choices and stewardship actions relating to living in close proximity to wildlife and habitat corridors.
ResourceA Conservation Tool Chest for Landowners: Investing in the Land You Love
A booklet created for private landowners by the Alberta Region of the Nature Conservancy of Canada outlining the various tools that are available for private land conservation; ways for individuals to protect their rural communities and the stunning landscapes that surround them.
ResourceTalking With Your Neighbour: A guide to resolving conflicts with your neighbour
A booklet with information pertaining to resolving conflicts with neighbours.
ResourceYour New Home – A Guide to Healthy Living & Environmental Cost Saving
Buying or Renting a New Home? Learn about improved home health and cost savings through energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation and waste management.
ResourceCommunities, Not Complexes VHS tape
A VHS recording of a program designed to help residents, owners and managers of rental properties prevent illegal activity.
ResourceUniversal Home For Safe Living: A Report
A document describing the recommended modifications for the redesign and construction of the “Universal Home for Safe Living” house with universal design concepts. As well, the report describes the successful and not so successful experiences regarding the implementation of the modifications.
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Help Lock Out Apartment Thieves Brochure
Brochure produced for apartment owners with tips for making the individuals responsible for their own security in an apartment complex.