Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #111

Check out this huge 75x122 R-C2 lot with a lot of potential!

This four bedroom, fully developed 1200 square foot bungalow is in need of a little TLC. It has big double detached garage plus lots of additional parking. With unobstructed views of C.O.P. and the hill side escarpment, the location is great. It is across from a Catholic school (Grade 1-9) and a short walk to two other schools. This home gives you easy access west to the mountains and only a short commute to downtown. Call today to be apart of this rejuvenating area of Bowness!

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Ken Richter is a trusted name in Calgary real estate; his experience is your advantage. Ken and his Home Selling Team are friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable…

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Calling all developers, first time buyers and investors!

This massive 50x120 FT M-CG zoned lot features an approximately 900 square foot raised bungalow. With three bedrooms upstairs and one non-conforming bedroom suite downstairs, this home has plenty of living space.

The lower suite features big windows and has it's own separate entrance. Right now it contains a large den, but this could easily be transformed into a fifth bedroom. A shared laundry also resides in the basement. 

The property needs to be updated cosmetically, but you could rent this house out for monthly for positive cash flow or tear it down and build 4-6 units on this lot. The recent re-zoning of this property to M-CG gives you all the more options to watch your investment…

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The new mortgage rules that we have been warning you about have finally arrived. Global News writes that as of "January 1st, 2018, Canadians getting, renewing or refinancing a mortgage might have to prove that they would be able to cope with interest rates substantially higher than their contract rate." This stress test is to ensure that anyone applying for a mortgage could handle that mortgage, no matter what the interest rates jump to. 

While this may not seem like a major deal, a recent "analysis by the Bank of Canada suggested... some 10 per cent of Canadians who got an uninsured mortgage between mid-2016 and mid-2017 would not have qualified under the new standards" (Global News). Even those able to put a full 20% down or more on their future home…

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For many Canadians, seeing America's panic over the bomb cyclone sweeping over the southern states and up the coast has been somewhat comical. As they experience high winds, snow and plunging temperatures, some regions are calling states of emergency. For those of us in Canada, high winds, snow and plunging temperatures are an average winter day. It's called a blizzard, and we have survived many. 

However, we need to be somewhat empathetic. Cities such as Calgary who experience bomb cyclone-like conditions regularly are well equipped to handle the intense weather; places in the southern states are not. In many of the areas that the bomb cyclone is passing over, cities don't have a fleet of snow plows ready to go when needed, vehicles don't have winter…

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Welcome to 4347 Dovercrest Drive, the perfect four bedroom, fully developed starter home.

This property contains a massive recreation room with a free-standing wood fireplace that is perfect for chilly Calgary evenings. The downstairs contains a den and the fourth bedroom with a three piece bathroom. The other three bedrooms are upstairs, along with a newer four piece bathroom. Some windows have been replaced. Not only do you get a fully fenced yard, but the property also has a huge 13'x13' front deck. 

Situated on a very quiet street across from a large green space, this home is in a great location. It is close to schools and playgrounds, making it a fantastic family home. The long time owner has lovingly cared for this property, which has great…

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We can't all be in New York City this New Year's Eve, so here are some places you can ring in the New Year in Calgary: 

Olympic Plaza || Outdoor Party ||  "No matter what your musical taste is, we’ve got it covered. An amazing line-up of local artists will provide a musical backdrop to your night as the Countdown Ball presented by Downtown Calgary will drop at midnight. The night will conclude with the ENMAX fireworks display welcoming 2018 to Calgary. The fireworks will begin from the Calgary Tower before continuing from the roof of City Hall" (City of Calgary). 

City Hall || Family Party || "The Municipal Building will become party central with music, entertainment, and a glow-in-the-dark resolution wall. Dress in neon or white and anything that…

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The New Year is a great opportunity to set up  goals and make resolutions. While statistics show that the average person sticks to their resolution for barely a week and a half, there is nothing wrong with positive thinking. 

What are your resolutions for the New Year? At Team Ken Richter we all have different resolutions, from improving our posture to making time for rest on Sundays.

Here are ten of the most popular New Year's Eve Resolutions:

  1. Exercise more / Lose Weight
  2. Quit Smoking / Drinking
  3. Spend more time with friends and family
  4. Find a new job
  5. Save more money / pay off debt
  6. Travel
  7. Learn how to ______
  8. Spend less time online
  9. Find love
  10. Volunteer More

These are all great aspirations that we encourage everyone…

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Christmas may be over, but for most people the post-Christmas clean up is far from over (or even begun, for that matter). Thankfully in Calgary, systems are in place to make your Christmas clean up easier than ever! A big part of this is thanks to our three carts: the black waste one, the blue recycling one and the green compost one. 

Here is what Christmas waste goes where:

  • Real Trees: Cut them up and put them in the green bin. The lid MUST be able to close. If you have extra branches, bundle them up with natural twine and set them beside the bin. If your tree is just too big, there will be tree drop-off points around the city coming soon (we will let you know when on our Facebook page). 
  • Fake Trees: We always recommend you donate them…

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