Real Estate Blog - November, 2022

Winterizing Your Doorways

Winterizing your home is important because by doing so you are protecting your greatest asset. There are many items to winterize before a deep freeze: you should clear out rain gutters, flush outside hoses, finish any paint touch ups, do a landfill run if necessary, and so much more. Again: this is all about making sure your home survives the extreme cold. Especially in a country like Canada, where such extreme weather is experienced, winterizing is key.

One major winterizing task people are quick to forget about is their outside doors. While it may seem simple enough—they close, they lock, you move on—these are crucial to prepare for winter.

First, you want to make sure that your door closes easily and the hinges are well greased. Stiff doors…

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BACK ON THE MARKET! 8627 48 Avenue NW

Welcome to an "almost brand new home" in a very well-established, close-in northwest inner city community of Bowness!!

The house is essentially new and was taken right back to the studs presenting a modern and open flair to be enjoyed for many, many years to come! The minute you walk into this completely remodelled 1955's gem, you will be greeted by a luxurious, custom high-end kitchen (created by a high-end cabinet maker, Custom Edge Finishing), highlighted by a massive quartz waterfall island. The very bright and open design is accentuated by the extensive renovations and quality upgraded features throughout the entire property! The exterior upgrades include: all new Hardie Board siding and added insulation, all new windows, new shingles and an…

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Easy Upgrades to Save on Utilities

With Albertans feeling the crunch of utilities, here are some easy tips to save this winter:

Get an Energy Audit: Save On Energy writes, "you can't save on energy unless you know how you're using it. Getting an energy audit is the best way to understand what upgrades you should be making and it helps to identify if your home is running efficiently and effectively." Some households may be eligible for a free audit, so get some quotes today to find out where your home is expending the most energy!

Add Property Insulation: "None of the changes you make on your roof will improve home energy efficiency unless you have a quality ventilation system. Make sure all areas in your house such as attics, basements and crawlspaces are properly insulated. This…

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Tips for a Canadian Black Friday

Black Friday is next week! Get prepared with these hot tips:

Start Early: Narcity writes, "Black Friday deals don't just happen on Black Friday! Quite a few brands have already launched early sales, meaning you can score a deal on whatever you have your eye on right now. Some notable pre-Black Friday sales to take advantage of include those from Wayfair, Walmart, Best Buy and Bath & Body Works, which all have deals either on now or starting very soon.

Sign Up for Loyalty Programs: "Store loyalty programs often grant members early access to coupons, sales, and promotions, then let them earn rewards on what they buy. So sign up for Black Friday shopping alerts. In some cases, you can even find out whether the products you want are in stock or…

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Remembrance Day

Today is Remembrance Day. It is a day of recognition of the efforts of so many people to fight for our freedom, both past and present.

Today we want to share our favourite Remembrance Day poem, 'In Flanders Fields' by John McCrae:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.

Thank you to all who…

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JUST LISTED!!! 3 Coach Side Terrace SW

Welcome to a very well managed 50's plus complex, Horizon Village (Coach Hill), featuring a very well preserved, fully developed 2 plus one bedroom bungalow villa!!! This is a very rare offering, this end unit includes over 1900 sqft of total living space.

The highlighted features are an open floor plan, 2 bedrooms on the main floor and one bedroom (requires an egress window) in the fully developed lower area, 2 1/2 bathrooms, main floor laundry, plus a large double attached garage! The convenient galley kitchen has its own eating/breakfast nook, there is an informal dining and living room combination, that leads to patio doors onto a small deck. The fully developed lower level features the 3rd bedroom, large games/family room, 3 pce bath and…

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2022

On November 11th we recognize Remembrance Day here in Canada. This is such an important day to honor, celebrate, and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to serve our country and defend our freedom. On this coming Remembrance Day, all of us at Team Ken Richter would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all of those who have served, both past and present, and their families. 

Here are some of the Remembrance Day events happening around the city this year:

• Military Museums Service
• Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive
• Fort Calgary Service
• Ceremony at Queen's Park Cemetery
• Ceremony at Burnsland Park Cemetery
• Ceremony at Union Cemetery

Keep checking back for updates!

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November 2022 Calgary Events: Things to Do in YYC November 2022

There are lots of fun events happening around the city of Calgary this month! Here are just a handful:

November 3-30 Potion Putt: Wizarding Mini Golf
November 4 The Wine Experience
November 4 - 30 The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre
November 9 Bryan Adams Tour
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 12-13 Bowness Holiday Craft Fair
November 16 BCA General Meeting
November 17-20 Disney On Ice
November 18 Live Country Music at The Big Four Roadhouse
November 20 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Holiday Market
November 21-22 BCA Casino Fundraiser
November 23 Zoolights: Adults Only Night
November 26 Calgary Scouts Christmas Market
November 26 Little Modern Christmas Market
November 26 The Candy Cane Kids
November 28 Rupi Kaur Live Tour

Have a great November,…

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JUST LISTED!!! 8627 48 Avenue NW

** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2022, 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to an "almost brand new home" in a very well established, close-in northwest inner city community of Bowness!!

The house is essentially new and was taken right back to the studs presenting a modern and open flair to be enjoyed for many, many years to come! The minute you walk into this completely remodelled 1955's gem, you will be greeted by a luxurious, custom high-end kitchen (created by high-end cabinet maker, Custom Edge Finishing), highlighted by a massive quartz waterfall island. The very bright and open design is accentuated by the extensive renovations and quality upgraded features throughout the entire property! The exterior upgrades include: all new Hardie…

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October 2022 Real Estate Market Update

The Calgary Real Estate Board has released its market statistics update summarizing what happed last month. This is such good information to have, so here are some of the highlights:

•  "1,857 sales this month."
• "Year-to-date sales have reached 26,823 and with only two months to go, 2022 will likely post a record year in terms of sales."
• "New listings also trended down this month... Much of the inventory decline has been driven by product priced below $500,000."
• "With only two months of supply, conditions remain tighter than historical levels. We are also seeing divergent trends in the market with conditions continuing to favour the seller in the lower-price ranges and shifting to more balanced conditions in the upper-price ranges."
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