Nicole Wray is a strategic communications professional and freelance writer. Her work covers topics including careers, tech, education and lifestyle. Nicole lives in Toronto with her dog Scout, a German shorthaired pointer.
Rachael is a freelance copywriter supporting creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to bolster their online presence. With a special focus in real estate, hospitality and tourism industries, Rachael’s passion for people and building strong human-centred narratives blossoms.
When emerging from behind the glow of her laptop, she loves exploring the hiking trails on Vancouver Island, snuggling up with a good book or enjoying a meal with friends.
As one of CREA’s Marketing Specialists, Rachel provides creative and strategic support to promote CREA’s products and tools for REALTORS® and timely real estate information to consumers. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys reading, playing guitar and taking walks.
Rebecca Alberico is a freelance multimedia writer from Toronto, and a former senior writer at luxury lifestyle publication Dolce Magazine. In 2016, Rebecca was awarded the 1st place Golden Circle Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for her editorial on Femvertising. She currently manages a creative team for an innovative, sustainability-focused beverage brand, while keeping her own creative juices flowing through various freelance endeavours.
Renee is a Toronto-based writer and content strategist covering finance, real estate and lifestyle. She's been published in the Globe and Mail, Forbes and Canadian Living.
Rita is a 30-something real estate professional who loves writing, interior design and of course a nice glass of wine. She has experience in real estate markets across Canada and has built a network of REALTOR® connections along the way. Rita’s advice is always well researched, but never sugar-coated. Ask her anything—she’s here to give you real answers and relatable advice during your journey to homeownership.
Ross McWhinnie is a fourth-year advertising and marketing communications student from Ottawa, Ontario. He loves writing, collaborating, and daydreaming about projects for the future. Ross loves making ideas come to life on the page.
Sara is a Winnipeg-based content spinner, brand strategist and philanthropist. Her writing has covered topics ranging from home design and personal finance to community, culture, and adventure travel in Canada's North. She seeks to find and tell stories that enlighten as much as they entertain.
Sarah Doktor brings her experience as a small-town journalist and national online editor to the Canadian Real Estate Association as a Communications Advisor. Sarah helps facilitate conversations between CREA and our members, boards, associations and the public via our online communities. She also helps coordinate the content presented to you here on the CREA Café. In her spare time, Sarah can be found at the gym, running on a trail or watching Netflix with her cat, Libby.