Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Blog Archive: February, 2023

*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, February 25, 2023 - 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to a fully finished semi-detached Bilevel with a total of 3 bedrooms plus a den and 2 full bathrooms.

Fantastic first home or investment property!! This is a very spacious home with approx. 1,700 sqft of total living space in a fantastic and very quiet Bowness location. Over $30,000 in recent updates including a new furnace and H/W tank, all new luxury plank flooring, new patio door, new bathtub surround and a freshly painted interior. The upstairs laundry room lends itself to adding a suite in the basement (pending any city of Calgary permit approvals, of course) and the potential for a real money maker or mortgage helper! There are two spacious bedrooms up, a large…

181 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Bedrooms are a place for ultimate rest. Here are some ways to make yours more cozy and restful:

  • Create Ambiance with Lighting: "A cozy bedroom needs light, but not just any kind of light. Turn off the overhead fixture after dark and concentrate on low light. The key to an intimate mood is incorporating various sources of lighting, including soft bedside lamps and strategically mounted ceiling lights for a touch of drama." (Architectural Digest)
  • Use Dark & Warm Colours: "While light colors are great for making a room feel larger, a darker hue envelops the bedroom, creating the perfect space to relax and slumber." (HGTV)
  • Choose Calming Art: "Art selections are intensely personal and taste-driven, but Julie Daniel, from Los Angeles-based…

548 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Looking for something fun to do this family day long weekend? We've got you covered. Here are some ideas of things to check out around the city:

  • Try Ice Fishing: "Go ice fishing this weekend. During Alberta’s twice-yearly Family Fishing Weekends, no fishing licence is required. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply." (To Do Canada)
  • Central Commons Park Winter Pop-Up: "Head to Central Commons Park for a Winter Pop-Up! With music, entertainment, a special fire performance and hot drinks from Monogram Coffee, it’s the perfect way to spend some time taking in the sights, sounds, and lights of Central Commons Park. The…

217 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Potential, Potential, Potential! One owner for over 40 years and this property has generated fantastic returns and remains today, a great revenue producing, money maker!!

This is a full SxS Bi-level duplex featuring 3 bedrooms, one full and one half baths per side, located on a large 50x123 R-C2 lot, on a very quiet street in the heart of Bowness! The main floor offers a bright and open floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings and main floor laundry. There are balconies right off the kitchen. The lower level has 3 bedrooms and the 4-pce bath. Both sides have newer H/W tanks and F/A furnaces. The tenants on one side have resided there for 31 years and they would like to stay. The right side or 7526 side was recently renovated, newer carpet,…

210 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

  1. Parks! Calgary is home to some of the largest and most well-protected green spaces in Canada. Here at Team Ken Richter we love being right by Bowness Park, one of the oldest in the city.
  2. Local Businesses! Calgarians are filled with an entrepreneurial spirit that has brought so many unique, home-grown businesses to the city. We love shopping local!
  3. Theatre! Whether small improv theatre’s like Loose Moose or big-stage productions at Arts Commons, Calgary is home to so much high-quality theatre. Plus, our film industry is growing exponentially!
  4. Western Roots! We love our western roots. Calgary was settled by cowboys, and that cowboy spirit remains the heart of our city.
  5. Downtown Skyline! Calgary truly has one of the most beautiful downtown…

271 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Potential, Potential, Potential! One owner for over 40 years and this property has generated fantastic returns and remains today, a great revenue-producing, money maker!!

This is a full SxS Bi-level duplex featuring 3 bedrooms, one and half baths per side, located on a large 50x123 R-C2 lot, on a very quiet street in the heart of Bowness! The main floor offers a bright and open floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings and main floor laundry. There are balconies right off the kitchen. The lower level has 3 bedrooms and 4-pce bath. Both sides have newer H/W tanks and F/A furnaces. The roof was replaced approx. 3 years ago with a membrane roofing material. The tenants on one side have resided there for 38 years and they would like to stay.…

182 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and you know what that means: it's time to treat yourself. 

Whether you're shopping for a partner, friend, family member, coworker, or yourself, you're shopping for someone you love. And yes, yes, we know: it's important to show love every day of the year and take time to appreciate those around us, not just on a commercialized holiday. That can be true, while also having fun with this Hallmark Holiday and recognizing a day specifically devoted to love. 

If you're looking for ideas on what to get you Valentine, we humbly suggest shopping local. After all, what better combination is there than treating the ones you love while also supporting a small business you love? Here are some ideas of small businesses to check…

206 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Calgary Real Estate Board's latest market update has been released, and 2023 is already off to a great start! While there are shifts that may feel like the market is taking a hit, it actually is just beginning to balance itself out. This is good, and setting 2023 up for success. Here are some highlights from the report, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "The level of new listings in January fell to the lowest levels seen since the late 90s. While new listings fell in nearly every price range, the pace of decline was higher for lower-priced properties."
  • "There has been a shift in the composition of sales as detached homes only comprised 47 per cent of all sales."
  • "With 2,451 units available in inventory, levels remain 43 per…

221 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

It is the month of love, and there are lots of events to love happening in YYC! Check out some of the linked events below: 


February 8 Calgary Opera: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
February 9-12 Calgary Folk Festival Presents: Block Heater
February 10-11 Say Hello, Wave Goodbye with Rosebud Theatre
February 11 Bella Notte (In Support of Pals)
February 11 Calgary Horticultural Society Presents: Spring
February 12 Thomas Rhett: Bring The Bar To You Tour
February 14 VALENTINES DAY
February 16 Montgomery Community Association Senior Social
February 18 Fishtival at Bow Habitat Station
February 19 Yamato Drummers of Japan
February 20 FAMILY DAY
February 20 Family Day at The Military Museum
February 24 Vend. February Market
February 25 Mariana's Trench
February 28…

308 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2023, 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to a total of four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, spacious Bilevel semi-detached half duplex on a very quiet street in the amazing inner city area of Bowness!!!!


The main level offers a spacious living room featuring newer laminate flooring, new paint and baseboards, newer windows and doors, bright patio doors that lead out to the large front balcony, and a kitchen featuring ample cabinets and newer stainless appliances. The lower level offers tons of potential and is partially finished or "unspoiled", ready to increase the value by adding some "sweat equity" and is ready for new development!! Also includes a newer hot water tank and a newer washer. The good-sized…

241 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post