Typically, REALTORS® hold open houses to attract a crowd. However, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and a new emphasis on social distancing, this home-selling staple just won't do.

The COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly made working from home a reality for many Calgarians, with no end in sight.

Despite real estate's recent shift to virtual showings and meetings conducted via Skype and Zoom rather than in person, Rohit Communities continues to place relationship building at its core.

CREB^®Now has been a part of Calgary's news community since 1983, back when it was called Calgary Real Estate News or, simply, CREN. Since then, our humble newspaper has gone through a few different iterations and several redesigns.

To celebrate our final print issue, let's take a walk down memory lane:

When you buy a home, you're also buying the lot, so it's important to make sure you pick the right lot for your needs.

One of the key factors impacting the Calgary resale housing market in the last year or so has been affordability.

With economic uncertainty top of mind due to the collapse in oil prices and the COVID-19 crisis, prospective homebuyers are increasingly looking for more affordable options when making a purchase.

That will likely lead to more demand in the condominium apartment market in the future.

As we head into what is traditionally one of the hottest seasons for real estate – with homebuilders launching purchase incentives, promotions, new communities and new showhome models – there is a distinct air of uncertainty due to the outbreak of COVID-19 sweeping the globe.

Under these current circumstances, we understand that it is not business as usual.

CREB^® continues to take precautions in making sure its REALTORS^® and the public they serve remain healthy and safe. The well-being of the public and our members remains our top priority.

In an unscheduled move, the Bank of Canada (BoC) recently announced it was cutting its overnight lending rate to 0.75 per cent, effective March 16. The move was made to counter the negative economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and plummeting oil prices.