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"Q & A with CHBA-UDI's Marissa Toohey Marissa Toohey, manager of government relations and committees for the Calgary Region at CHBA - UDI Calgary Region Association, believes there is not a single solution that will solve affordable housing. Photo courtesy Marissa Toohey "'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 "Future of housing Canadian Home Builders’ Association-Alberta CEO Donna Moore said one of the organization’s top concerns when it comes to the development of a national housing strategy is to address affordability for first-time buyers.. Photo by Adrian Shellard/For CREB®Now "Canmore tackles affordability The Town of Canmore is planning to look at three proposals that would turn the four-acre (1.6 hectare) Moustache Lands site into employee housing and/or purpose-built rentals. Photo courtesy Town of Canmore. "Time and a place John Brown with the University of Calgary said the laneway project represents an innovative solution to aging in place. Photo courtesy University of Calgary. "5 things about housing needs "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 "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? "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 "How to "hail-proof" your roof before Calgary's next big storm Getty Images "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 "How to navigate home insurance claims and repairs for hail damage Flickr "Habitat for Humanity Silvercreek project provides housing and hope to families in need Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta "A season of giving: How the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation gave back in 2019 Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "City prioritizes planning and community engagement in Midfield Mobile Home Park redevelopment Courtesy City of Calgary "REALTORS® pitch in at Habitat for Humanity build during National Housing Day Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "National Housing Day highlights importance of affordable housing Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Consider your options before replacing your water heater Getty Images "Community Profile: Varsity CREB®Now Archive "High-end, inner-city attached homes offer buyers the best of both worlds Courtesy Urban Modus "Four red flags to watch for when hiring a home renovation contractor Getty Images "Calgary builders and developers offer plenty of avenues for "right-sizing" Courtesy Jayman Built "Silvercreek Legacy affordable housing project will offer fresh start to families in need Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta "Tearing down trade walls Industry experts believe proposed drywall tariffs will eventually be passed onto homebuyers, adding about $1,000 to $2,000 to the price of a home. "Rinse and repeat Richard Cho, pricipal market analysis for Calgary with CMHC, expects rental vacancy rates to hover around seven per cent in 2017. Photo by Wil Andruschak/for CREB®Now "Domino effect Town of Cochrane economic development manager Mike Korman believes Cochrane’s population will grow by about three to four per cent, and building starts will maintain 2016 levels. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "On the road