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"Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Calgary lake communities are ready for summer, as Alberta approaches full reopening Courtesy of Owners Association of Harmony "Out of office: Royal LePage predicts price increases for Alberta vacation properties in 2021, as COVID-19 continues to drive up demand Getty Images "Historical Home Spotlight: R. B. Bennett House The R.B. Bennett House in Upper Mount Royal. Courtesy of the City of Calgary "A heated driveway is a creative, albeit pricey, way to eliminate the need for snow shovelling once and for all Getty Images "REALTORS® Care Week: highlighting housing- and shelter-related charitable work in the Calgary community Getty Images "CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation announces 2020 grant recipients "Pillar 9 gives Alberta REALTORS® new tools and in-depth data to better serve their clients "Fleeting fun: remembering Calgary's Bonzai waterslide park Photo illustration by Haley Steel "Reducing risk: Recent change to condominium insurance regulations could benefit Alberta owners Getty Images "The bottom line: How Calgary's 2020 budget will impact the average homeowner Getty Images "A Calgary real estate Christmas list Getty Images "Alberta's recreational property market could offer attractive opportunities for buyers this winter Getty Images "Five things to consider when buying a ski-vacation condo Getty Images "Community Profile: Varsity CREB®Now Archive "Bank of Canada senior deputy governor discusses health of housing market at Calgary Chamber Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins and governor Stephen Poloz. Courtesy Bank of Canada "Affordable acreages: Where to find your little piece of paradise without breaking the bank Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Alberta recreational property market could see uptick in activity in 2019 Getty Images "Weekend retreats Brookfield Residential's planned Rowan Park community. Courtesy Brookfield Residential "Calgary housing industry hopes new provincial government will improve its fortunes Getty Images "Jayman Built makes solar panels a standard feature for all new homes Courtesy Jayman Built "Forecasting fun Due to new taxes in B.C., more Albertans are expected to look within their own province for vacation properties during the rest of 2018. Getty Images "55 Years of Calgary Real Estate: 1988 CREB® President Jerry Roberts Former CREB® president Jerry Roberts said the Winter Olympics in 1988 represented a turning point for Calgary and its real estate industry. Photo by Michelle Hofer/For CREB®Now "The upside of carbon tax The provincial Residential No-Cost Energy Savings Program will supply and install — at no charge — simple products that save energy in homes such as LED light bulbs, efficient showerheads and faucets and various other components. "Charting a new course CHBA - UDI Calgary Region Association CEO Guy Huntingford is concerned new city charters could potential undo more than three years worth of existing work put into a new Municipal Government Act. Photo by Adrian Shellard/For CREB®Now "Story in the making "55 Years of Real Estate: 1961 CREB® president Roy Wilson Roy Wilson, who served as CREB®’s president in 1961, remembers everything being smaller back then – the city, the industry and the board. Photo by Michelle Hofer/For CREB®Now "A bit of everything While Watermark still sees mature buyers in its villa portion of the project, it is seeing more young families and working professionals, say developers in the area. Photo courtesy Macdonald Development Corp. "Best of housing industry recognized Nearly 100 local professionals and companies in the area's residential construction industry were recognized with nominations as part of the 2015 SAM Awards by CHBA - UDI Calgary Region Association. "Uber says it's out after council decision Uber says the new livery transport bylaw will be too cost-prohibitive for the company to operate in Calgary. "Child's play After her marriage broke down in 2013, Kelly Farley faced a number of challenges when looking for a place in Calgary to rent for herself and her two teen daughters. Photo courtesy Kelly Farley. "5 things about Halloween in Calgary "Rise of the rentals "The righteous paths "Hit the lights for Earth Hour "CREB Stats: Inventory climbs in Calgary market "Choice situation "Consumer confidence impacting demand "In photos: Summer city "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown