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"Rock-bottom interest rates throughout 2021 could nudge even more Calgarians into the housing market Getty Images "Bank of Canada stands pat on interest rates, forecasts GDP decline in 2020 Getty Images "Calgary Mid-Year Housing Market Outlook "September 2021: Sales remain strong Housing Market Stats "August 2021: market continues shift toward more balanced conditions after torrid start to the year CREB® Housing Market Stats "New Green Communities Guide highlights benefits of nature-based solutions for municipalities, developers and homeowners The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association’s rooftop community garden showcases nature-based solutions in action. Courtesy of the Land Stewardship Centre "CREA report highlights underappreciated benefits of homeownership Getty Images "June 2021: Supply trends up but market still favours the seller CREB® Housing Market Stats "May 2021: inventory rises, but sellers' market conditions persist CREB® Housing Market Stats "Calgary rental market struggles with high vacancy, but improvement is on the horizon Getty Images "April 2021: Demand for homes remains high with record sales this month CREB® Housing Market Stats "Year one of COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to Calgary real estate and the way business is done Getty Images "Q1 2021 Quarterly Update: City of Calgary Housing Summary "March 2021: Calgary housing market sees best March sales in over a decade CREB® Housing Market Stats "Share your opinion: Calgary Metropolitan Region Board launches final phase of public engagement for regional growth plan The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's draft growth plan aims to achieve the following results when compared against a "business as usual" scenario. Courtesy of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board "Detached-home sellers are in the driver's seat, as low mortgage rates fuel demand across Calgary Getty Images "Historical Home Spotlight: R. B. Bennett House The R.B. Bennett House in Upper Mount Royal. Courtesy of the City of Calgary "Mayor one-on-one: Naheed Nenshi speaks with CREB®Now and reflects on the year Courtesy Naheed Nenshi "February 2021: sellers' market leads to rising prices CREB® Housing Market Stats "What's old is new again: adaptive reuse one solution to Calgary's downtown office vacancies Cube, Strategic Group's office-to-residential conversion project in the Beltline, is one example of adaptive reuse in action. Courtesy of Strategic Group "Calgary's 2021 Real Estate Forecast – A Summary CREB® Forecast 2021 "January 2021: sales activity signals strong start to the year CREB® Housing Market Stats "December 2020: Amidst economic challenges, housing market ends 2020 on a high note CREB® Housing Market Stats "With little relief on the horizon, Calgary's downtown office market is expected to struggle well into 2021 Getty Images "A Calgary real estate Christmas list Getty Images "November 2020: sales activity remains strong in November "CREB® Forecast goes virtual in 2021 "COVID-19 is boosting home sales in Calgary suburbs, surrounding areas – will that momentum last? Cochrane's Men of Vision statue looks out over the town, where COVID-19 has fuelled an increase in home sales this year. Courtesy of the Town of Cochrane "October 2020: detached homes drive Calgary sales growth CREB® Housing Market Stats "Pandemic partners: Calgary BIAs are helping local businesses weather COVID-19 Calgary's business improvement areas (BIAs) are working collaboratively to help the city's small businesses survive the COVID-19 downturn. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now Archive "CREB® releases third-quarter housing market report "September 2020: home sales rise along with supply "August 2020: home sales consistent, but COVID-19 impacts continue "Four must-listen Canadian podcasts for beginner and veteran real estate investors Getty Images "June 2020: sales decline by two per cent from last year amidst COVID-19 pandemic "Make your voice heard in CMRB public engagement process Courtesy of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board "CREB® releases second-quarter housing market report "CMHC tightens lending requirements for insured mortgages Getty Images "Bank of Canada holds steady on interest rates as market conditions start to improve Getty Images "Mortgage matters: options and advice for anyone falling behind on payments due to COVID-19 Getty Images