Calgary-area REALTORS^® Herb Styles and Ray Pfob are celebrating 50 years in the business this year – an impressive milestone by any measure.

Both entered the industry somewhat by happenstance, but five decades later, neither man would trade his time in real estate – including all the stories and bits of wisdom collected along the way – for anything.

With higher sales for both detached and semi-detached product, July sales totals rose above last year's levels. Despite the improvements in July, year-to-date sales remain 15 per cent lower than last year's levels.

As real estate technology continues to rapidly evolve, Pillar 9 was created to maximize the value of housing data for REALTORS^® and real estate consumers.

What a difference three months makes.

Restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 have altered almost all standard practices, including real estate transactions. So, if you're buying or selling a home, things look a little bit different.

Applications are now open for three new grant programs from the CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation designed to support local housing and shelter initiatives.

As governments and individuals around the world work to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it has become clear the epidemic will have far-reaching impacts for Calgary's residents, businesses and economy.

Since 1984, the CREB^®Now newspaper has been a part of the city's news community.

Through our editorial work, we've covered all things real estate, residential and commercial, to ensure our readers make the most of their home buying and selling experiences.

If you're reading this in our print newspaper, congratulations – you are holding one of the last physical copies of CREB^®Now.