Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Blog Archive: May, 2024

Outdoor lighting is so important for your home! Not only does it enhance safety, it can add to the ambiance and overall aesthetic of your home. 

Not sure where to start? Here are some tips for the different areas of your property:

  • Deck and Patio: If you have a deck or patio, proper lighting can turn it into a cozy outdoor living space. String lights, lanterns, and recessed deck lights add charm and functionality. Consider installing dimmable fixtures to control the ambiance according to different occasions.
  • Pathways: Pathway lights are essential for both safety and aesthetics. They guide visitors to your front door and highlight the beauty of your landscaping. Solar-powered stake lights are a popular, eco-friendly option that’s easy to…

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In Calgary we love our coffee shops!

Instead of giving money to a big corporation like Starbucks or Tim Hortons, support a local business! Here are some of the incredible local coffee shops in the city for you to taste test:

Cadence Coffee: “Cadence Coffee is a 21st century diner located in the heart of Bowness, where friends meet to enjoy great food, superfine coffee, and fresh baking.”

Analog: "Analog was founded with the view that every cup of coffee poured should be something special, and that ‘good enough’, is never good enough. The first Analog was opened in 2011 at the Calgary Farmers Market, followed by the 17th Ave location right in heart of the city’s beltline in 2012. Our community (and cafés) have only continued to grow from…

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With summer right around the corner, the market for vacation rentals is heating up!

If you own a vacation property that you rent out, it is likely already booked for the summer. Most properties get booked well ahead of time, with a few vacancies that last-minute shoppers can snag if they’re lucky. This is perfect for property owners, because it allows you a chance to get prepared ahead of time. After all, you want to be able to enjoy your summer, too!

Here are some tips for getting prepared for the busy season:

  1. Mark your calendar! Whatever system you use to track your daily activities for your personal life, make sure to add notes of what is happening with the rental. This way you don’t have to cross-check calendars, and you are always…

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Welcome to the largest single river lot on the Bow River in the entire city! This massive 3-acre legacy family estate boasts a 240-foot-wide frontage and extends 600 feet deep. Nestled in a mature, tree-lined, and very private setting, this property retains the original charm of a 1930s farmhouse.

Check out the aerial video tour of this amazing property! You can build your dream estate home or explore the potential to subdivide (subject to city permit approvals) into multiple river estate lots. This property is situated in a truly remarkable river location, surrounded by multi-million dollar homes along the beautiful Bow Crescent.

Only four streets in all of Calgary are deeded right to the high-water mark of the river, offering the ultimate…

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Happy Long Weekend, Calgary!

It's going to be a rainy weekend here in the city, but that means this is a great chance to venture out to nearby attractions! Check out these great day trip options for this weekend:

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology:

The Drumheller dinosaur museum is at the top of our list because there is so much available for you to do when you go there. First, enjoy the beautiful drive through the heart of Alberta's prairies that slowly turn into the badlands. In the town of Drumheller there are plenty of places to stop for lunch, along with over 30 dinosaur statues hidden around the town. Don't forget to climb the world's biggest dinosaur statue, a massive T-Rex standing 86 ft. tall, at the heart of Drumheller. The…

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Custom, Custom, Custom! Welcome to one of the few select custom-built homes constructed in this era, right here in Bowness!

Situated on a premium R-C2 zoned location, this massive 50x121 south rear lot offers spectacular views, located across from a large playground and two schools. It's very rare to find an expansive, 1,275 sqft fully finished bungalow that has been meticulously maintained and showcases true pride of ownership. This home offers a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, highlighted by numerous upgrades.

The main floor features a large kitchen/dining room area with beautiful oak cabinets, three good-sized bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom with a full 4-piece ensuite. The fully finished lower level is highlighted by a…

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Finding a good deal in today’s competitive real estate market in Calgary, AB sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The Calgary market is booming, and it’s not predicted to slow down anytime soon.

 In the Calgary Real Estate Board’s latest report, they note, “With a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 83 per cent and a months of supply of less than one month, conditions continue to favour the seller, driving further price gains in the market. In April, the unadjusted total residential benchmark price reached $603,700, a one per cent gain over last month and nearly 10 per cent higher than last year's levels. Price gains occurred across all property types and districts of the city. The strongest price growth occurred in the more affordable districts of the…

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Open house Thursday May 16th 3-5pm and Saturday May 18th 1:30-4pm. 

Welcome to a cherished family home, lovingly maintained by long-time owners for almost 50 years, now awaiting the next generation to enjoy!

Located on a fantastic and quiet crescent, this home sits on a manicured, oversized 55ft wide lot that exudes pride of ownership. Special features of this fully developed home include a total of 4 bedrooms, beautiful hardwood flooring (under carpet), a separate dining area, and a large country kitchen.

The lower level offers the 4th bedroom (requires an egress window), a large recreation/family room, a spacious den, a dry bar, a sauna, and an electric fireplace. Additionally, the property includes a large 23x22 double…

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday!

What a great opportunity to honour the hard work and love of mothers everywhere.  Here at Team Ken Richter we are very thankful for for the women who have shaped us into the people we are. One of the ways you can show the mothers in your life some love is by blessing them with a gift.

Here are some gift ideas that spoil the mother in your life, and give you two some quality time together:

1). Dinner & Movie: This one is a classic, but a great way to treat your mom to a night out and spend quality time with her. Often times different restaurant’s have deals or special menu items to celebrate Mother’s Day. There are also often movies that center around a relationship with a mother that come out. Check showtimes and…

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Attention all builders and developers! Here's the one you've been waiting for! Just listed is a massive 50x120 M-CG lot, zoned for building multi-family units, with a south walk-out in the heart of the inner city!

Montgomery is one of the most progressive inner-city rebuilding communities in all of northwest Calgary! This lovely four-bedroom, four-level split family home has been meticulously maintained by one owner for 60 years. Special features include gorgeous hardwood flooring in the main living and dining areas, 12ft vaulted ceilings on the main floor, and three bedrooms on the main floor. The upper living room offers nice views of the Children's Hospital. The lower level features a family room with an electric fireplace, the…

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