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

Did you know that Calgary has one of the highest people : dog ratios in all of Canada?

That is right! Here in YYC we love our furry friends. Part of caring for a dog is making sure they have the space to roam and play outside to get some fresh air. That being said, here is how to make your backyard dog-friendly:

Purina writes, “Keeping your backyard fenced in is a great first step to creating a dog friendly backyard and ensuring that your dog is safe during his time outside. Make sure your fence is: Tall enough for your dog (some larger breeds of dogs need considerably higher fences, especially if they are energetic and like to jump around), free of gaps (it’s important to make sure that there are no holes or gaps in your fencing for your dog to…

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Buying a home is a massive investment. No one understands this quite like Calgary, Alberta home buyers in the last three years, where benchmark prices are soaring and competition is tight! People are having to put more money on the line, which has major long term effects, in both positive and negative ways.

Buying a home is also a really complex process! Studies suggest that moving comes only second to divorce as one of the most stressful life events someone will go through. Even with an incredible real estate professional on your side, like Ken Richter, the process is quite involved and will take energy and focus to do well.

This is why you need to be thinking ahead. Buying for the interim can work if you’re looking for a more affordable entry…

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Gardening season is upon us now that the ground is thawed and the trees are starting to blossom. Gardening in Calgary is an interesting endeavor with how short our summers are. However, many Calgarians turn to it as a more sustainable, ethical, and cost-friendly means of collecting fresh vegetables and fruits!

Here are some gardening tips for those of you who are looking for some inspiration and education:

  • "Make the most of your time and space by growing vegetables that produce a high yield. At the top of the list are tomatoes, onions and lettuce. They require the least amount of space and time, but give the most valuable yields in return. Melons, winter squash and pumpkins are fun to grow, but take much more space and produce very little." -…

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A long time owner is selling a Very, VERY, well maintained top floor "show home quality" one bedroom boutique apartment in an 11 unit building!

Recently renovated suite, freshly painted interior, bright and sun drenched floor plan c/w large windows. This unit also features a sunny and private south balcony c/w amazing views of Canada Olympic Park, in suite laundry, spacious master bedroom and an updated 4 piece bathroom. Located in Historic Bowness, in a quiet location only 10 minutes to downtown, with easy access West to the mountains, close to the University of Calgary and 2 hospitals. The new Superstore and Greenwich Farmer's Market are only a few blocks away! Don't miss this great opportunity to own your property at a very affordable…

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Selling your beautiful home, which sits beside a not so beautiful home, can be… challenging.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: curb appeal is everything. Curb appeal can be defined as, “the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street.” It has big impact on your home’s first impression. We may be warned against judging a book by its cover, but when it comes to buying a home, buyers are immediately making judgements and assumptions on the quality of the property based on the first glance they get. This is why it is so incredibly important to make sure your property has good curb appeal!

While you can do whatever it takes you increase your own property’s curb appeal, the land around it is out of your hands. Whether owned by…

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Valley Boutique & Home has officially reopened at their new location across from Winsport! 

"We are proud to bring a special shopping experience to Calgary. Since 2014, Valley Boutique & Home continues to be different from other retail stores with our beautiful store displays, carefully curated boutique clothing for all ages, locally sourced featured products, special events, workshops, and ladies' nights. Visit us in-store or shop online and find our collection of Clothing, Home Decor, and Gifts. 
Locally Owned and Operated in Calgary, AB"

One of our favourite things about Calgary is the commitment to local entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses. As such, we always want to cheer on and elevate Calgarians bringing something beautiful…

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Welcome to a life time, legacy property!!! A Very, Very, rare property, built by the current family's heritage and is extremely well maintained in an amazing Bowness location!



The astonishing fact that one family has owned and maintained this property as a side by side duplex in an ultra exclusive area of Bowness and is located on a massive 70x120 R-C1 fenced mature treed lot and is truly a rare commodity!! Each unit offers two bedrooms(total of 4 bedrooms) upstairs, eat-in kitchen, living room and here's the bonus.... the basements are unspoiled ready for new development. There is a double car a garage shared for each side plus RV and or additional parking. Both sides have air conditioners,. The one side has hardwood floors and most of the…

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With homes becoming so expensive and more inaccessible for young people hoping to own property, many individuals are turning to their trusted love ones for help in the form of a mortgage loan co-signer. 

So, what is a co-signer? Fidelity Investments writes, "a co-signer is someone who can help a candidate qualify for a loan or mortgage when they aren't eligible on their own. Having a co-signer reduces the lender's risk as there is now more than one person responsible for ensuring repayment of the loan. With a co-signer, the loan has a backup, someone who will pay if the primary borrower doesn't. Lenders like co-signers and are more likely to lend with them. Parents may choose to act as co-signer for their children to help them qualify for a…

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Happy April, Calgary! Here are some of the fun events happening around the city this month, check them out!

April 1-30 Stories From Early Chinatown
April 7 Good Friday
April 8-9 Broadway Canada Presents: Pretty Woman
April 9 Easter Sunday
April 10 Easter Monday
April 13 Last Day of Passover
April 14-15 Jack Broadbent at The Engineered Air Theatre
April 14 - 22 Cinderella at Pumphouse Theatre
April 15 Annual FCA Spring Art Show
April 16 Orthodox Easter
April 16 The Spring Market at Deerfoot Casino
April 20 MCA Seniors Social
April 21 BCA Trunk Sale
April 21-23 Bowness Parade of Garage Sales
April 22 Bowness Spring Clean Up
April 22 Classic Albums Live Presents: Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of The Moon
April 22-23 The Calgary National Women's Show
April 22 - 30 Karen's…

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Welcome to a lifetime, legacy property!!! A Very, Very, rare property, built by the current family's heritage and is extremely well maintained in an amazing Bowness location!

The astonishing fact that one family has owned and maintained this property as a side by side duplex in an ultra exclusive area of Bowness and is located on a massive 70x120 R-C1 fenced mature treed lot and is truly a rare commodity!! Each unit offers two bedrooms(total of 4 bedrooms) upstairs, eat-in kitchen, living room and here's the bonus.... the basements are unspoiled ready for new development. There is a double car a garage shared for each side plus RV and or additional parking. Both sides have air conditioners,. The one side has hardwood floors and most of the…

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