Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Blog Archive: June, 2018


Tomorrow kicks off the long weekend!

Planning what to do each summer is exciting. Most people have been dreaming about their summer vacation plans since fall. It gives people something to look forward to and to work towards.

Nothing feels better than a restful holiday well earned. In fact, taking vacation time is highly recommended for a very scientific reason: vacations help you to live longer. Daily life is stressful for many people, so taking time to relax is important for your mental, emotional and physical health.  Your body will thank you for taking a break from have-tos and indulging in the rest of want-tos.

That being said, not all vacations are stress free--especially when you are ill-prepared. Here are some tips to help you…

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Long time owners selling their three bedroom bungalow on one other the largest pie shaped south rear lots in upper Montgomery! The frontage is over 53ft and 97ft across the sunny south back yard. The house needs cosmetic TLC, but has good bones to renovate. The full height basement is partially developed, including a 3-piece bathroom and huge rec room. This massive south-exposed lot also features a huge 24x24 double garage and RV parking. Several new homes are built on this street and immediate and adjacent streets. Very quiet location, only a short walk to the Market Mall , U of C and The Children's hospital. Only a short commute to downtown and easy west to the mountains. Incredible opportunity here!

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This immaculate, three bedroom bungalow is for sale.

Pride of ownership is evident in this home that is very well positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a massive mature treed, meticulously maintained, landscaped corner lot. The three bedroom bungalow has had several upgrades over time and is in "move in ready" condition! The lower level is unspoiled; this rare opportunity means that no removal of older development is required.

Complete with a 24x16 single detached garage and beautiful backyard, this is a fantastic opportunity to live in a great home in an established community. The river bike path system is at your door step and across from the off lease area in Bowmont park. This area is not in flood zone and the house did not…

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The process of selling a home is an adventure, to say the least. 

Some homes sell before they are even officially on the market, while others can take a number of years to sell. Here at Team Ken Richter we are dedicated to selling your home for top dollar in the best possible timeframe. Still, there are a lot of variables. Things such as market conditions, the type of home, the quality of the property, the economy, current events and more can effect how quickly your home will sell. The stars have to align just right in order for a sale to successfully go through. 

So what do you do when your home just won't sell? Like we mentioned, there can be many different reasons why your property is not selling. Talk to us, but in the meantime, consider the…

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Updated total of four bedrooms, four level split on a huge fenced and treed yard backing onto a massive playground and athletic fields! Gorgeous real hardwood flooring throughout, two wood burning fireplaces--including a wood stove--updated bathrooms and one more roughed in on the 3rd level. The 3rd level walkout features a family room and a 4th bedroom. Enjoy the massive rear yard deck and front veranda patios. Fantastic location on a quiet street. Priced to sell and vacant for a quick possession! Call today!

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Ken Richter is a trusted name in Calgary real estate; his experience is your advantage. Ken and his Home Selling Team are friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable professionals providing 100%…

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The color white is making a major comeback. 

As more people embrace minimalism and seek naturally-lit spaces, white has become the perfect color to accent design and keep rooms bright all year round. Pinterest and Instagram are dominated by photos featuring a white, luminous aesthetic. In many new homes, white cabinets, countertops and walls reign. If you look through the brand new infill homes for sale we have listed, you will see that home designers are embracing the color  white and using it to craft modern, minimalist, high-end homes. 

While white has become a hot trend in design, using it as not as simple as buying a can of pure eggshell-white paint. All-white everything is not a good idea. Even minimalist spaces need a touch of color and…

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Montgomery goes upscale, modern!

The exterior pictures for this listing are from a different completed property, but are very similar to what this one will look like. This home is one of four brand new townhomes for sale that are attracting buyers wishing to own a home in a wonderful inner city community for a great price. 

This particular property is approximately 1750 - 1800 square feet of upscale living space. Large windows throughout bath the wide-open floor plan and gorgeous interior with natural light. There are three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, two of which are ensuites. This home has a cozy gas fireplace in the living room, quartz counters throughout and a lower level recreation/media room with the third bedroom and a four…

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"High on hill" is one of the best R-C1 50x120 lot locations this wonderful inner city area of Montgomery has to offer!

There is currently an older home in very good repair on this wonderful lot. It includes great landscaping opportunities, a lovely addition, original wood paneling and more. 

Numerous new builds are currently under construction or recently completed on this street. This lot offers stunning south river valley escarpment views and amazing mountain views. Very quiet location across from Montalban Park. Easy walk to the Children's Hospital, 2 minutes from the Foothills hospital and U of C, a short commute to downtown and east access west to the mountains.

Great value here and a lasting opportunity to own one of the few remaining…

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The very long time owners of these properties are selling them together, making a total frontage of  100x120ft R-C1 south rear lot! This is an incredible opportunity.

These properties are situated in a very quiet, inner city location, surrounded by large single family homes under construction throughout the entire neighborhood. Numerous residents in this little enclave have remained in this location for decades and are now ready for a rejuvenation.

Montgomery is the fastest re-developing area in the inner city. Close to all amenities, only 10 minutes to downtown, a short 2 minute drive to two hospitals, U of C, Market Mall and quick access to the mountains.

These two older houses are in need of TLC and no access will given. Offers are subject…

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Montgomery goes upscale, modern!

The exterior pictures for this listing are from a different completed property, but are very similar to what this one will look like. This home is one of four brand new townhomes for sale that are attracting buyers wishing to own a home in a wonderful inner city community for a great price. 

This particular property is approximately 1750 - 1800 square feet of upscale living space. Large windows throughout bath the wide-open floor plan and gorgeous interior with natural light. There are three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, two of which are ensuites. This home has a cozy gas fireplace in the living room, quartz counters throughout and a lower level recreation/media room with the third bedroom and a four…

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