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Our ecosystem is powerful; but fragile. One missing link can set off a catastrophic domino effect, just as when one area of it is thriving, the rest has the opportunity to thrive. One member of this ecosystem is our precious pollinator: the bee. Bees don't simply gather nutrients from flowers for their own honey and hive; they also help to cross-pollinate plants to ensure greenery thrives and continues to regenerate every season. Without bees, our ecosystem would be in serious danger. 

The biggest threat to bees is, believe it or not, us! With more land being developed, natural habitats are lost. With carefully manicured and planned our gardens and lawns, the plants bees need for their nutrients are cut down and plucked like weeds. With insecticide and…

*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to this spacious total of five bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom infill, offering over 2,200 square feet of developed living space on a bright and sunny corner lot!

Recently updated within the last 2 weeks, the renovations feature luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main floor, all brand new carpets, new doors and trim, and recently painted. Very nice white European cupboards with granite counters tops, very bright and open main floor plan. The main floor features a bright and open floor plan flooded with natural light, a half bath/laundry room through the kitchen to the back door opening onto the rear patio. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms including the master…

Welcome to a very well preserved 2 bedroom plus a den, 865 sqft bungalow on a huge, mature treed and fenced 50x120 R-C2 lot!

Very quiet location close to all levels of schools and Mackintosh Park memorial! The well-preserved hardwood floors are highlighted in the living room, and the wrap-around deck leads to a larger raised deck in the very private rear yard. Also, there is a mechanics dream, a huge 24x24 heated double garage with its own 100amp electrical service separate from the house. This is a great house for the first-time buyer and or hold as an investment for future development in the redeveloping close-in NW area of Bowness. Close to the new Superstore and the new box stores of Trinity Hills, close to the new Farmers Market at Greenwich…

***ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS and or INVESTORS!*** Just listed is a huge 29x229ft R-C2 south rear lot in the heart of Bowness!!

This lot has a lot of potential to build on its current land usage or rezone it to higher density (similar to next door) or use it as is the original 1944 farmhouse or homestead, one and a half story! The house needs some TLC and the seller discloses there is water leaking in the lower level with heavy rains that would require some attention but most of the value is in the massive R-C2 lot!! Close to all shopping including the new Superstore and shops, the new Trinity Hills box stores, the new Farmers Market in Greenwich, a short commute to downtown and easy access west to the mountains. Priced for an immediate sale!! Hurry…

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! 

The Government of Canada writes, "this is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day."

Why June 21st, Summer Solstice? For many Indigenous groups, summer solstice is an important day of celebration and ceremony. Peter Bellegarde, the National Chief of The Assembly of First…

Happy Father's Day to all Fathers and Father-Figures out there. We thank you for the ways in which you serve your families and seek to make the world a better place. Whether you've been a father for 60 years or this is your very first Father's Day, this Sunday we raise our glass to you.

For those of you looking to give your father figure a token of your love on this Father's Day, we thought it would be good to give you suggestions based on what stage the person you're buying for is in. So, we have gone through the different stages of Fatherhood to give you some suggestions on what your Father may enjoy best!

Brand New Father: Father’s Day is such a special day at any stage, but for brand new Fathers it is a completely new celebration of a role they…

*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday / Sunday, June 18 & 19 - 1:30-4:00 pm *** GREAT VALUE. Wonderful, Truman built, 3 storey, Noble executive townhome in Calgary's University District available for purchase.

This developing, 7000 unit, community (1100 units so far) has a shopping / entertainment area within walking distance with stores / entertainment / dining facilities like Save-On-Foods, Scotiabank, Cineplex, Five Guys, and YYC Cycle to name a few. This air-conditioned townhome with modern decor and open layout has 3 bedrooms (some with balconies) and 2-1/2 baths with a rooftop terrace / composite deck with panoramic views of Nose Hill - great for sun-tanning or BBQs in the summer. Off the kitchen, there is a patio as well. Many upgrades have been…

We’ve said it before, and we will say it again: right now Calgary is in the midst of an incredible hot real estate market. Houses are selling quickly, and there is not enough inventory to meet the intense demand of consumers. While we are already starting to see things cool off, experts are predicting the market will remain hot right through to the end of the summer before going back to a more normal conditions.

If you’re in the market to buy a house, this is a challenging time. We are in a Sellers Market, which means market conditions are favouring the seller over the buyer. This is the case because there are more buyers than sellers, resulting in limited inventory that is selling quickly and way over asking price. Does this mean you should put off…

The time is nigh!

You have signed on with your amazing real estate professional, Ken Richter, you have a big ‘FOR SALE’ sign on the front lawn, and the day of your open house is coming quickly. Your house may be beautiful just the way it is, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it some extra attention. You need to make an amazing impression on all open house attendees, after all.

First things first, do some touch-ups! Paint over the chips on the walls, fix the loose banister railing, replace that burnt-out light bulb—just generally mend all scrapes and bruises that need fixing. While some people enjoy a project, most are not interested in buying your fix-er-up.

Do some home staging! Put away all the things that make your home unique to…

We have been excited to bring you positive news from the real estate market for the last year. Calgary has been in such a hot market, it's been more important than ever for buyers, sellers, and investors to stay informed. One of the ways we help you stay knowledgeable is by presenting you with the highlights of the Calgary Real Estate Board's monthly summery.

Without further ado, here are some highlights from their May report, which you can read in full by clicking here:

• "While activity in the market slowed down in May with 3,071 sales, levels are still slightly higher than last year’s record high and are far stronger than typical levels of activity recorded in May." (The Calgary Real Estate Board)
• "While inventory remains well below…