Morning news rundown

"Tips for buyers and sellers in what promises to be an active spring housing market Getty Images "Rock-bottom interest rates throughout 2021 could nudge even more Calgarians into the housing market Getty Images "5 things you need to know about curb appeal "Five questions with CREB® president CREB® president Cliff Stevenson. Photo by Michelle Hofer/for CREB®Now "Year one of COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to Calgary real estate and the way business is done Getty Images "A Calgary real estate Christmas list Getty Images "Pillar 9 gives Alberta REALTORS® new tools and in-depth data to better serve their clients "Virtual staging provides right mix of price and results for some home sellers An example of a home that has been virtually staged. Courtesy of Urban Measure "Bank of Canada stands pat on interest rates, forecasts GDP decline in 2020 Getty Images "Business as usual? How buyers, sellers and REALTORS® have adapted to COVID-19 Getty Images "Garage makeover: unique properties call for unique staging Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Five tips for successful home staging Photos courtesy of Joel Gwillim "The top-five mistakes home sellers make and how to avoid them Getty Images "REALTORS® lean on digital tools to market homes amid COVID-19 outbreak Courtesy Matterport "Cashing out: "cash for homes" companies appeal to the quick-sale crowd, but the REALTOR® role remains key for majority of sellers Getty Images "Calgary Mid-Year Housing Market Outlook "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 "55 years of Calgary Real Estate: 1974 CREB® president Clair J. Cote Jr. Clair J Cote Jr. currently lives in Canmore, where he retired after working in the Calgary real estate industry for decades. Photo by Michelle Hofer/for CREB®Now "Five things about CREB®'s Mid-Year Forecast "Dissecting housing demand indicators Often-overlooked statistics such as months of supply and sales-to-new-listings can be key indicators of what's really going on in the housing market, says CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. CREB®Now file photo. "And the winner is ... Comedian Gerry Dee emceed the 2016 ROAR Awards where five members of the Calgary real estate industry walked away with top honours. "The art of social Sarah Johnston, a real estate professional with MaxWell Canyon Creek, attributes much of her business’ growth to her use of social media. "Housing prices trend down in March: CREB® "Housing prices to ease in second half, CREB® forecasts CREB 2015 Economic outlook and regional housing forecast "Consumer confidence impacting demand "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "Rule Change "Local real estate recap Real Estate in Review 2022 "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 "Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready,' inside and out Getty Images "CREA report highlights underappreciated benefits of homeownership Getty Images "Six open house etiquette tips for homebuyers 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 "Five tips for keeping your home cool without air conditioning this summer Getty Images "Five cheap ways to boost your home's curb appeal Getty Images