Real Estate Blog - August, 2025

Settling Into The New School Year

Settling into the new school year is always a difficult transition. Summertime is filled with such a sense of freedom and possibility, that getting back into a new routine and structure can feel stifling and overwhelming. Here are some tips for you and your loved ones as you adjust to the changing of the seasons:

• Stay positive! Great Schools writes, "as the first day draws near, begin talking to your child about [their] expectations, hopes, and worries about the upcoming school year. Reassure [them] that other children are having the same feelings. Present school as a place where [they'll] learn new things and make friends."
• Keep your home environment as stable as possible to reduce new routine overload. Parent Map writes, "delay making other…

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Preparing Your Backyard For The Fall

This beautiful summer is slowly turning into a crisp fall, complete with frosty mornings and golden leaves. Stores are rolling out Halloween decor and pumpkin inspired treats, and back to school is in full swing. While you pack away your summer dresses to make room for sweaters, also start thinking of how you can prepare your backyard for autumn.

There are a number of things you should be doing before the snow hits in order to prepare your backyard for autumn and winter. What’s the light at the end of the tunnel as far as cleaning and preparing is concerned? After doing the following things your backyard will be ready for one final hurrah while the weather holds up!

First off, take care of outside structures such as children’s play places, tree…

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JUST LISTED: 5011 21 Avenue NW

Welcome to this stunning inner-city semi-detached masterpiece, thoughtfully crafted by a quality boutique builder!

Set in a highly exclusive location, this home showcases breathtaking south-facing river valley escarpment views from its transitional-style design and open-concept floor plan—perfect for even the most discerning buyer.

Spanning 2,900 sq. ft. of fully developed living space, this walk-out two-storey home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and soaring 10-ft ceilings. The showpiece kitchen boasts floor-to-ceiling two-tone cabinetry and a striking waterfall quartz island, while the main floor family room offers a sleek linear fireplace and access to a spacious 20-ft wide south-facing balcony.

Upstairs, you’ll find three…

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Cool Summer Treats

Summertime is in full swing after a particularly rainy July! The sky is blue, the sun is bright, and the warm breeze is bringing everyone back outside. This is the moment you dreamed of on that bitterly cold day in February, so make the most of it.

On beautiful summer days, we all crave one thing: a sweet treat. Today’s treats are all about helping cool you down during these dry Alberta heat spells. They all include ingredients that you can pick up at your local grocery store and they are great to share with your family and friends:

1. Chocolate Banana Popsicles: This one is so easy that you're likely already dropping everything to go make it. First, melt down some chocolate chips in the microwave with a little bit of coconut oil, and peal…

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Why August is the Sweet Spot for Buying a Home

When people think about real estate, spring is the season that usually comes to mind. However, here in Calgary, August might just be one of the best times of year to buy a home. The pace of the market changes, inventory looks different, and buyers gain opportunities that aren’t always available during the competitive spring rush.

If you’ve been considering purchasing a home in Calgary, here’s why August could be your sweet spot:

1. Less Competition: Spring and early summer are notorious for bidding wars in Calgary. Families want to settle before school starts, and inventory often gets snapped up quickly. By August, the market cools down. With less buyers to compete with, you will have more time to make a decision without feeling the rush at…

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How to Prep Your Home for a Fall Sale

The spring and summer real estate market may be popular, but the Fall can be just as fruitful! With less homes on the market, your property will stand out and face less competition. Typically buyers looking for homes in the fall began their search earlier in the year, which will make them more eager to make a deal. Service providers like home inspectors, movers, and lawyers have more availability in the fall, so finalizing everything becomes easier to align with your schedule. Plus, Calgary truly is beautiful in the fall. There is no better time to show off your home!

If you're preparing to sell your home these fall, here are some tips to get started:

1. Make sure you partner with Ken Richter! Contact us directly at Ken@KenRichter.com or…

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JUST LISTED: 5820 Bowness Road NW

Attention Builders, Developers & Investors!
Rarely available MC-1 zoned corner lot—over 9,000 sq. ft. of prime inner-city land in the heart of vibrant Bowness!

This expansive 50 ft x 195 ft rectangular lot is zoned MC-1, allowing for a range of multi-residential development opportunities including row homes, townhouses, or low-density residential projects—an exceptional canvas for your next build.

The existing 1,930 sq. ft. two-storey home is a well-maintained, owner-occupied gem featuring:

• 4 spacious bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms (plus roughed-in ensuite)

• Open-concept main floor with modern kitchen, living & dining areas

• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms conveniently located on the main level

• Upper-level private…

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Last Day In Your Home Moving Checklist

You did it! You sold your home, the deal has closed, and now you’re standing in your empty house preparing to say your goodbyes. It is the end of an era, but the start of a new adventure. This is an exciting, but sometimes daunting, challenge.

If you’re anxious that you may be forgetting something or missing an important step of the moving process, here is a checklist for your last day in your old home: 

1). Make sure you have everything packed and moved. Do a final walkthrough just to be sure you have not missing anything. Review your closing contracts closely to ensure you don’t take anything with you that was on contract to stay in the home, such as a trampoline or microwave. 

2). After years of living somewhere, dust and dirt build up;…

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August 2025 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the fun events happening this month:

July 30 - August 17 Broadway Across Canada Presents: The Lion King
August 1-9 Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival
August 4 Tour De Bowness Results
August 8-10 Lucent Festival
August 8 -17 Alberta on The Plate 2025
August 9 Lantern Peace Festival 2025
August 9 Calgary Water Lantern Festival
August 14-23 GlobalFest 2025
August 15 Embroidery Workshop
August 15-17 Carifest
August 16 Fear Around The Fire
August 16 Expo Latina
August 16 Wild FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
August 17 The Barn Artisan Market Presents: The Summer Market
August 20 Creed - Summer of '99 Tour
August 22 Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Grand Summer Movie Nights
August 22-24 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
August 23 Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan…

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July 2025 Calgary Real Estate Market Statistics

Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for July 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

• "inventory levels in July were 6,917 units, reaching levels not seen since prior to the pandemic and higher than long-term trends" (CREB®).
• "In July, there were 2,099 sales, a 12 per cent decline over last year, while new listings reached 3,911 units, an over eight per cent…

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