Acquisition expands FirstService Residential's footprint in Edmonton, Alberta, and Western Canada
EDMONTON, AB, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - FirstService Residential announced the acquisition of Edmonton-based Core Real Estate Group.
Core Real Estate Group, serving residential properties in Edmonton since 2011, manages more than 15,000 residential units. The acquisition brings the number of residential units under FirstService management in Canada to more than 250,000, reinforcing FirstService's leadership position in property management in Canada.
"We are proud to welcome Core Real Estate Group to our organization," said David Diestel, chief executive officer of FirstService Residential. "This partnership with David Brown and his team is key for us as we continue to invest and expand our presence in Western Canada. Together, we will bring new local expertise and our scale to benefit the communities that we serve."
"Our shared commitment to customer-focused service and innovation will help us better serve these residential communities," said Glenne Manlig, president of FirstService's operations in Alberta. "As one example, our new communities will leverage our Resident Support Services team and technology to respond quickly to questions from residents, allowing community managers to focus on projects that are important for our managed communities in Edmonton."
"We are excited to partner with FirstService," said David Brown, founder of Core Real Estate Group. "Our team will be joining a Great Place To Work® and a company listed as one of Canada's Best Workplaces™. Our customers will benefit from combined expertise, industry-leading best practices, and property management resources, further enhancing the level of service they receive.
About FirstService Residential
FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.
Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community's specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial, FirstService Energy, and special districts teams deliver additional levels of support.
Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change for residents in the communities in their trusted care.
FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX:FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.
SOURCE FirstService Residential
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