Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

Beakerhead: Everything You Need To Know

If you've driven through downtown lately you may have noticed something odd: random pop up art installations. The Center Street Royal Canadian Legion is covered in white balloon bubbles, giant glow-up rabbits are in the park and human-sized hamster wheels are lined up on Stephen's Ave. So what's the deal?

Beakerhead Calgary 2017 is here. 

Beakerhead is, in its own words,  "an annual program that brings together the arts, sciences, and engineering sectors to build, engage, compete, and exhibit interactive works of art, engineered creativity and entertainment. Year-round programming and community-connecting culminates in a five-day citywide spectacle consisting over over 60 events centered around delightfully bizarre engineered installations and…

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The Open House: Your Big Moment

We get it, your house is beautiful and perfect just the way it is. You scrubbed it clean and bought one of those timed Febreeze air fresheners. There is a handful of chocolates on the table and the closet doors are all closed to hide any mess. Your house is now ready for an open house, right? 

Wrong. Presenting your home to potential buyers with an open house is going to make a lasting first impression--make sure it's a good one. 

Hosting an open house is a great way to let potential buyers see exactly how great your home would be for them. It is personal, interactive and powerful. Most people do not make offers on a house because of online listing photos or a referral alone. While these things establish an expectation, they are rarely what sells…

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Listed: 4623 70 Street Northwest

This is the best priced 50 foot R-C2 west rear lot in the NW inner city! The price has been adjusted to sell, because we do not want you to miss out on this opportunity.

Calling all builders and investors! This property is in a fantastic developing area in Bowness! The cozy two bedroom bungalow offers a spacious kitchen and family room with a wood burning fireplace. It also features a single attached garage and a massive west rear yard.

This house is located on a quiet street in the primeear area of Bowness, making it a great location for re-developing. It is only a couple of blocks away from the river and provides easy access over the river to the off leash area in Bowmont park. This property did not flood and is not in flood zone. It is close to…

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Canada 150 || 10 Provinces, 3 Territories, 13 Weeks.

In honor of Canada's 150th birthday we will be highlighting a different province or territory on the blog each week. Enjoy a brief history on how each province and territory became part of Canada, what they are best known for and things to do/places to see during your next visit. It is easy to forget just how big and beautiful this country is. People all over the world dream of travelling to Canada; we are so lucky to get to live here. Join us as we travel from coastline to coastline and get ready for some serious wanderlust! 

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Listed: 4438 17 Avenue Northwest

Turn-key, ready to go...just move in!

All the work is done in this fantastic four bedroom, 1800 square foot, semi-attached bilevel located on a quiet inner city street of the redeveloping area of Montgomery. There have been numerous recent upgrades throughout the entire property. The upgraded features include: newer kitchen cabinets, counters & fixtures, nice laminate flooring, newer windows throughout, updated bath rooms, a redone three piece bathroom downstairs, a brand new furnace in February 2017 and much more!

There is a huge, very private front 14x14 south facing deck(approved by the city) and the property is encapsulated by flowering mature trees. The lower level is fully developed, including two good sized bedrooms, the three piece bathroom…

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Listed: 8026 48 Avenue Northwest

UPDATE: THIS LISTING IS SOLD!

This is a very, very rare opportunity to purchase an amazing riverfront estate home in an exclusive and extremely private location on the Bow River escarpment! This home did NOT experience any flooding in 2013! This modern architecturally designed three bedroom, 2400 squarefoot home is located on a heavily wooded private (almost 3/4 of acre) 500 foot deep lot backing onto the Bow River.

Sun drenched rooms are highlighted by numerous large windows throughout and are accentuated by the 10 & 11 foot ceilings on the main floor. Several high end recent upgraded features include: brand new high-end Denca kitchen and Caesar stone quartz counters throughout, all redone acrylic exterior stucco and new torch on the roofing in…

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Healthy Back-To-School Treats

Looking for some healthy back to school treats? Look no further. Team Ken Richter has got you covered. 

Veggies in a Mason Jar: Cut vegetables, such as peppers, cucumbers, celery and carrots, into strips. Put them in a mason jar, then put dipping sauce into an empty (and cleaned) fruit cup. Attach the fruit cup to the jar using the sealing ring and you are good to go!

Frozen Grapes: Flash freeze grapes by spreading them out, already rinsed, on a baking sheet and putting them in the freezer for 3-5 hours. Flash freezing helps keep the grapes from freezing onto each other. Once frozen the grapes can be put into Ziploc bags and stored back in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy them!

Chips & Dip: This is a classic for a reason. Get some plain…

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Listed: 8812 47 Avenue Northwest

This very large, four level split on a huge 50x120 lot is only steps to Bowness park and the Bow River! It does not get any better than that.

This house requires some cosmetic TLC, but it is well worth the effort in this amazing west Bowness location. And don't worry; the house and the lot is not in the flood zone. This property features a huge 26x24 double mechanics dream garage with extra high ceilings, plus an oversized single attached garage for extra convenience!

The house contains three bedrooms upstairs and an unfinished 4 piece bathroom, a large main floor family room off the kitchen, a back extension that includes an illegal one bedroom, main floor, self contained suite that is currently not rented. The lower level is a finished rec. room.…

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Listed: 8139 34 Avenue Northwest

The wow factor starts here!

Welcome to a custom built, 1636 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath room, raised bungalow. This property sits on a huge, manicured, 50x120 foot, south facing, mature-treed corner lot. The location in beautiful Bowness is close to all amenities.  

The long list of upgrades and special features of this home are impressive and will woo the heart of any potential buyer. The main floor boasts a bright and open concept, thoughtfully crafted. This property includes: a large kitchen with nice oak cabinets & a raised granite covered eating bar, a huge south deck off the kitchen and a master bedroom with a four piece ensuite. The lower level is fully developed and features nine foot ceilings, heated floors, two large bedrooms, a two…

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September Events

There are lots of fun things happening around Calgary this month! Check them out:

Easter Seals Drop Zone || September 6th, 2017 || Dress up as your favorite superhero and climb down the side of a building in the name of courage and charity. Avenue Calgary writes, "more than 100 brave Calgarians face their fear of heights as they rappel down the 30-storey Sun Life Plaza in support of the Easter Seals, an organization that supports Albertans with disabilities and special needs by providing equipment, recreational and residential programs." For more information visit their website here. 

Heritage Park Ghost Tours || September 13th - 18th || Do you love Ghost stories? Join Heritage Park on a walk through our haunted past. Here's the scoop: "the tours…

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