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June 03, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Bank of Canada holds steady on interest rates as market conditions start to improve
The Bank of Canada maintained its overnight rate target at 0.25 per cent and announced it would be scaling back some of its interventions in the market now that economic conditions are beginning to improve.
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June 09, 2020 | Josh Skapin
Business as usual? How buyers, sellers and REALTORS® have adapted to COVID-19
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.
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.
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June 01, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Calgary lake communities by the numbers
For many Calgarians, the idea of living beside a lake is extremely appealing. Thankfully, Calgary is home to several lake communities, and each has its own unique character and mix of amenities.
For those thinking about buying their own lakefront oasis, here's a look at each of Calgary's established lake communities to help you find the one that's right for you:
For those thinking about buying their own lakefront oasis, here's a look at each of Calgary's established lake communities to help you find the one that's right for you:
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June 10, 2020 | Tyler Difley
CMHC tightens lending requirements for insured mortgages
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is changing its underwriting policies for insured mortgages.
Starting July 1, new applicants for CMHC's mortgage default insurance will have to meet the following criteria:
Starting July 1, new applicants for CMHC's mortgage default insurance will have to meet the following criteria:
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June 04, 2020 | Tyler Difley
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation launches new grant programs
Applications are now open for three new grant programs from the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation designed to support local housing and shelter initiatives.
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June 01, 2020 | CREBNow
May 2020: COVID-19's impact on Calgary housing market continues
Housing market activity in May remained slow, but sales exceeded the lows from April, which saw less than 600 sales in Calgary.
May sales totalled 1,080 units, a 44 per cent decline from last year's figures.
May sales totalled 1,080 units, a 44 per cent decline from last year's figures.
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June 10, 2020 | Cody Stuart
My Neighbourhood: Mount Royal
The communities of Upper and Lower Mount Royal have long been home to an eclectic mix of everything Calgary's real estate scene has to offer.
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June 03, 2020 | CREB
Investing in our communities
Applications are now open for three new grant programs from the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation designed to support local housing and shelter initiatives.
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June 01, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Mortgage matters: options and advice for anyone falling behind on payments due to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many Calgarians have lost their jobs, been furloughed (i.e., temporarily laid off) or seen their working hours reduced. If this has happened to you and you own a home, the loss of income could, understandably, make it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments.
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June 01, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
COVID-19 highlights importance of home air quality
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people thinking about the safety of the air we breathe. The importance of air quality is especially high in the home, where the average Calgarian has been spending more time than usual these past few months.
