Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

November Events

Some must-see events this month:

Disney On Ice || November 15th - 19th || $$

• Come see your favorite Disney characters skate in the spectacular Disney on Ice show! Disney presents "Follow Your Heart," featuring characters from films such as Finding Dory, Inside Out, Frozen, Toy Story and more! This family-friendly event is a must see for all die-hard Disney fans.
• More information here. 

Calgary Expo Holiday Market || November 25th - 26th || $

• Brought to you by the creators of the Calgary Comic Convention, this holiday market is about to make all of your nerdy dreams come true. Dress up as your favorite character and check out the "local retailers, vendors and artists [that] sell comics, toys, collectibles and art... [Plus], if you…

1370 Views, 0 Comments

Calgary Real Estate Statistics

CREB®, the Calgary Real Estate Board, did not have the best news to share during October's market statistics summary. 

October’s housing market conditions closely echoed previous month’s trends with easing sales, rising inventories and downward price pressure. Like last month, the monthly activity was not enough to derail gains that occurred earlier in the year.

So what exactly were the stats? Here are some highlights to know:

• October Sales: 1,467 units
• Inventory: 6,463 units
• Most Inventory: Detached homes under $500,000
• City-wide Unadjusted Benchmark Price: $438,900 (this is 0.6 % below last month)

CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie says, "while economic activity has improved in 2017, it will take some time for this to…

8299 Views, 0 Comments

Nunavut || Highlights

Nunavut is full of both hidden gems and world-renowned hot spots. With so much to offer, it can be hard to narrow down your must-sees. Don't worry; Team Ken Richter is here for you. Here are three things you need to add to your Nunavut bucket list today, so that you can experience this beautiful territory in all of its glory:

Mount Thor: You heard it here first; Nunavut has its very own Avenger, Mount Thor. Amusing Planet writes, "Mount Thor, officially called the Thor Peak, in Auyuittuq National Park, on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, is a granite peak that features the world’s tallest purely vertical drop. The drop measures 1250m and angles inwards at 105 degrees making it more of an overhang. To put the height in context, the Eiffel Tower is 324m."…

1310 Views, 0 Comments

Post-Halloween Tips 2017

Halloween was last night and in classic Calgary tradition, today it snowed. With winter waving autumn a chilly farewell, here are some ways you can say farewell to Halloween:

1). Recycle your pumpkin. Now that the compost bins have rolled out across the city, recycling your leaves and pumpkins is easier than ever. Simply cut the pumpkin up into smaller pieces and throw it in your bin. Cover the remains with coffee grounds to help prevent odor (if you don't have any, you can get some from your local Starbucks for free). Sprinkle any leaves you have on top and say hello to less waste and more fertile compost!

2). Donate or reuse extra Halloween candy. Places such as food banks and shelters accept donations of extra Halloween candy, just call ahead to…

874 Views, 0 Comments

Nunavut || Canada 150

In honor of Canada’s 150 birthday, we are featuring a different province or territory each week. This week we head to the province notoriously known by schoolchildren for being difficult to color on a map of Canada... Nunavut!

The Inuit named the land Nunavut because it means "our land" in Inuktitut. The original settlers of the territory of Nunavut were the Paleo-Eskimos, which "crossed the Bering Strait sometime around 3000 BC and moved into the Canadian Arctic Archipelago around 2500 BC, apparently because of a change in climate. From there they followed marine mammals and herds of big game land animals across all of Nunavut to Greenland" (Tourism Nunavut). The people of Nunavut continue to practice and celebrate traditions from their ancestors,…

1950 Views, 0 Comments

The Northwest Territories || Highlights

The Northwest Territories has so much to offer for the adventurous traveler—explore it today!

The Aurora Borealis: There is a reason why the Aurora Borealis are nicknamed the Northern Lights: because the great white north is the absolute best place to view them. The Northwest Territories are known for their beautiful Northern lights and work hard to ensure every visitor gets a chance to see them. Global News reports, “Wood Buffalo National Park, which stretches across the Northwest Territories… was designated a Dark-Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.” This makes it the perfect place to view these dancing lights, because there is less artificial light pollution.

Historic Sites: “Here, as nowhere else in Canada, time stands…

1176 Views, 0 Comments

Listed: 4739 22nd Avenue Northwest

We love working with this builder because their properties are always crafted with the highest quality of care. 4739 22 Avenue is no exception.

This two story home will have you releasing a breath you never realized you had been holding. The open-concept property has a fully developed walk-out that leads to dramatic south valley and mountain views, giving you room to breathe and truly relax.

With approximately 2,500 square feet of development that includes four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, one of which is a five piece master ensuite, living space is plentiful. This property boasts a gorgeous contemporary kitchen with quartz counter tops, a gas fireplace in the living room, huge windows and two sets of glass sliding doors that open up to…

1252 Views, 0 Comments

The Northwest Territories || Canada 150

Each week we are featuring a new province or territory on our blog as part of the Canada 150 celebrations! This week we head back up North to the Northwest Territories.

The history of the Northwest Territories dates back to 12,000 BC when most of it was locked under a glacier a mile (or more) deep. When the glacier receded it revealed beautiful land that could be settled by humans.

Spectacular Northwest Territories writes, “first here were the Dene, who’ve roamed the boreal forest for millennia…they were joined by the Inuvialuit in the Mackenzie Delta and on the Arctic coast… [and then] the Métis arrived – the vanguard of the fur trade. Settlement by Euro-Canadians stretches back barely a century – first Hudson Bay men and missionaries, then whalers…

1217 Views, 0 Comments

New Brunswick || Highlights

Looking for something fun to do in New Brunswick during your next visit? Have we inspired you to get out east and explore the beautiful Maritimes? Here are three hot-spots you do not want to miss on your New Brunswick adventure:

The Bay Of Fundy: World-renowned, awe-inspiring, a true gem--these are all words used to described the magnificent Bay of Fundy, where tides are high. Tourism New Brunswick writes, "the Bay of Fundy tides are best explored at The Hopewell Rocks, where you can walk around the famous 'flowerpot rocks' at low tide then watch them slowly disappear. Bike along the Fundy Trail, rappel down craggy cliffs at Cape Enrage, set up camp at Fundy National Park or head out to sea on a whale-watching excursion." We're sold! How about…

1386 Views, 0 Comments

There is Still Time to Buy!

The end of 2017 may be swiftly arriving (yikes!), but you still have plenty of time to list your home with Team Ken Richter. Our website has a lot of extremely helpful resources for potential buyers, because we know that a successful buyer is an educated buyer.

There is a lot of information to carefully learn and consider before you decide to search for a new home. Not sure where to start? Here is our recommendation: 

1). Visit our Buyer's Guide and fill out the form on the page. Let us know what you are looking for and any questions you may have. One of our agents will be in touch to give you all the information you need. No pressure, no hassle, just help. 

1). The Buyer's Guide is also full of helpful links to things such as our home finder,…

948 Views, 0 Comments