You need to hear about this real estate accessibility podcast

This is Regina — yeah, we know what it sounds like, and we've heard your joke. Now sit down and listen.

You know, sometimes the news out of City Hall isn't all about bylaws and property taxes, eh? Today, I was looking through the REAL TIME podcast updates from CREA, the Canadian Real Estate Association. And what caught my eye was Episode 72: "Making the Real Estate Journey More Accessible with Jeffrey Kerr." This isn't strictly Regina City Hall, but it touches on something important for folks right here.

Jeffrey Kerr, a real estate professional, talks about how folks with mobility, visual, or auditory barriers often need accommodations to buy or sell a home. Think about it: how many open houses are truly accessible for someone using a wheelchair? Or how property listings could be improved for visually impaired residents? It’s a good reminder that our city, our neighbourhoods, need to be thinking about these things, too. It’s about ensuring everyone in Regina has the same shot at finding a place to call home, from the Cathedral District to those new builds out by Harbour Landing. It's just a decent way to do things, oh for sure.

What to watch for: Keep an eye on how our local real estate agents and developers are adopting these accessibility ideas. It's not just a nice-to-have; it's a need-to-have.

Darlene Chicken-Lawson, MiTL Sports Desk, Regina.

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