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"COVID-19 pandemic highlights Calgary's need for affordable housing Horizon Housing’s 210-unit Horizon View in Glamorgan is Calgary’s largest affordable housing development built in the last decade. Courtesy of Horizon Housing "'Tis the season Joe Jacobs, president of Mortgage Connection Inc. in Calgary, said the best way to qualify for a mortgage is to decrease or eliminate other debts. Photo by Adrian Shellard/For CREB®Now "'Wave of the future' CHAC steering committee members. From left, Sarah Woodgate (City of Calgary), Jyoti Gondek (Haskayne School of Business), Kevin McNichol (Calgary Homeless Foundation), Beverly Jarvis (CHBA-UDI Calgary Region Association), Kim O’Brien (Horizon Housing Society), John Harrop (Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation), and Jennifer Arntfield (City of Calgary). Photo courtesy CHAC "Over-under RESOLVE executive director Sheryl Barlage says the economic downtown is impacting overcrowding in Calgary homes. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "5 things about Calgary's housing market "5 things about February housing stats "M.D. of Foothills not immune to market conditions: Mayor M.D. of Foothills Mayor Larry Spilak says a growing number of new residents in the area are younger couples to middle-age professionals who are choosing to raise their families in a rural environment. CREB®Now file photo. "REALTORS give back through Governors' Grants "CREB Stats: Inventory climbs in Calgary market "Overnight rate lowered after more than four years "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Backed by business "In quotes: Nenshi makes Chamber address "Calgary's secondary suite saga continues "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Federal election recap: What does another Liberal minority mean for Calgary real estate? "Builders and developers have long wish list as landmark municipal election approaches Getty Images "CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation pledges $300,000 to HomeSpace Society for affordable housing project "Sierra Place office-to-affordable-housing conversion aims to set high standard for downtown revitalization projects Courtesy of HomeSpace "Year one of COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to Calgary real estate and the way business is done Getty Images "Calgary and area REALTOR® community to invest $300,000 in the creation of new housing options "Adapt or die: Calgary condo developers embrace innovation and affordability to succeed in crowded COVID-19 market SOLA, a new "smart" condo development in Kensington, is one example of how developers are shaking up their offerings to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Courtesy of the Ocgrow Group of Companies "Give and take: how to navigate price negotiations during a home purchase Getty Images "Rock-bottom interest rates throughout 2021 could nudge even more Calgarians into the housing market Getty Images "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 "CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation announces 2020 grant recipients "Historical Home Spotlight: Stuart Residence Courtesy of the City of Calgary "Fleeting fun: remembering Calgary's Bonzai waterslide park Photo illustration by Haley Steel "My Neighbourhood: Mount Royal Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Silver linings: increased emphasis on affordability could eventually buoy Calgary condo market Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Maxing out: why mortgage pre-approvals can be a double-edged sword Getty Images "Bank of Canada makes emergency rate cut amid COVID-19 pandemic Courtesy Bank of Canada "Head to head: Calgary housing affordability remains strong compared to other major centres Getty Images