Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

The Perseid Meteor Shower

Every August the Perseid Meteor Shower is visible here in Calgary, and it is an opportunity you do not want to miss. This year's is particularly important for all of you amateur astronomers out there, since NASA has advised the public that it will be their best chance to see a meteor shower this year.

Although the moon will be bright enough to hinder some visibility, you can expect to see, on average, 80 meteors an hour. Meteor sightings are best after 1 a.m, just before dawn. If you're planning to catch the show, make sure you are prepared with warm clothing, blankets, snacks and water.

The best place to witness any astronomical event is far away from any light pollution. Light pollution is at its most concentrated in big cities such as Calgary. If…

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August Events

There are some great events happening around Calgary this month! Check them out before it is too late.

Calgary Fringe Festival || Various Locations || August 4th - August 12th || The Calgary Fringe Festival is back! Avenue Calgary has this to say about it: "The Calgary Fringe Festival brings its outside-the-box theatre performances to Inglewood once again this August. Don't miss out on the local and international talent that will be on display and see one of the 160 performances offered over nine days of festival happenings." For more information visit their website HERE.

Movies At The Meadows || Spruce Meadows || July 19th - August 23rd || Enjoy a movie under the stars at the Spruce Meadows Green Ring. Spruce Meadows is screening family-friendly…

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July Housing Statistics

Every month we post a summary of what happened in the Calgary real estate market in the month previous. These housing statistics come from CREB®, the Calgary Real Estate Board. CREB® is dedicated to providing sellers, buyers, investors and renters information they need to be successful in the real estate market. Just like us, their mission is to equip and inform consumers.

There is a reason why reading through the market summaries are important. When you are entering the market you need to know what you are getting yourself into. Being informed allows you to make wise, calculated decisions that will benefit you. Remember that the market is always changing; be flexible and stay on top of things.

The Calgary Real Estate Board is a great resource, but…

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August Long Weekend Activities

Congratulations on making it through another long work week. Your reward? The August long weekend! The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. There is a lot happening this August long weekend for you to enjoy. Here are some highlights to check out:

Heritage Day: Alberta celebrates Heritage Day each year on the first Monday of August, which is also always the long weekend. This year Heritage Day is August 7th! Calendar Canada writes, "this day is to recognize and celebrate the variety and richness of cultural heritage of the province of Alberta." Here are some places around Calgary to celebrate Heritage Day: 

• Heritage Park Heritage Day:  Here's Heritage Park's challenge for you: "Can…

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Good Job, Team!

Congratulations Team Ken Richter on placing 28th in the RE/MAX Western Canada Top 100 Individuals for May 2017. This is a great testament to our valued clients who choose to partner with Team Ken Richter time and time again. We are very excited about what we have been working on this summer and look forward to a strong month ahead. Thank you to all of our clients for your continued support. 

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June 2017 Statistics

CREB® is happy to report that "Calgary’s housing market in June saw a modest improvement in sales along with an increase in new listings." This is great news for both buyers and sellers! For buyers this means that there are more options available for purchase, and for seller's this means that there are actually potential byers for their property.

There was a lot of inventory gain in June.  Inventory levels  were 11% higher than last years average, coming in at 6,659 units. However, CREB® affirms that despite this, the market remains stable. They report, "second quarter activity continues to demonstrate improved supply-demand balance and price stability. City wide benchmark prices totaled $441,500 in June. This is a 0.5 per cent gain over last month and…

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Welcome!

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website!

The web address is the same, but it has a completely different look. Our website is now even more user friendly, offering you the following advantages:

• Extensive information on featured listings in Calgary Neighbourhoods
•  A unique interactive map searching tool
• A powerful search engine to help you find the perfect properties
• More resources to be fully informed and equipped for buying, selling or investing
• Easy navigation to optimize your online Calgary real estate experience
• Email newsletters, blogs, client testimonials and much more

We invite you to continue to enjoy personalized results, custom searches and immediate email notifications when new listings match…

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Turning Your Backyard Into An Oasis

Outdoor living is both limited and limitless in Calgary. It is limited because our summers are so short here and we truly never know when winter will strike. It is limitless because Calgary protects its greenspaces and home-builders have made sure that backyards are bountiful. With the later in mind, we are on a mission to make outdoor living time count.

Backyards can either become an oasis of happiness and peace, or they can quickly become second only to a junkyard. While Calgary has strict bylaws about the condition of properties, many fail to utilize their outdoor space to its fullest potential.  

If you’ve been staring out the kitchen window wondering what on earth to do with your backyard this summer, look no further; we are here to help.

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Home Staging: Gardens

Spring is here and each day more and more of Calgary blossoms and comes alive. We are so thankful that Calgary gets all four seasons, especially when beautiful weather like we have had today is the outcome. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and we cannot wait to start seeing gardens come alive.

Calgary is home to some very dedicated gardeners who put hours of hard labour into creating beautiful landscapes for all to enjoy. A quick drive through most neighbourhoods will reveal many beautiful gardens, each with their own themes and plants. A drive through some of the most dedicated communities, such as Bowness and Mount Royal, are better inspiration than any Pinterest search.

For those of you looking to start your own garden or are looking…

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Ken Richter: The #1 Producer of the #1 RE/MAX Office!

Congratulations, Ken!

Ken was just listed as the top individual producer of RE/MAX Central, the top RE/MAX office in Calgary for the month of May 2017. This is a huge victory that we are proud to share with you. Ken has brought excellence to his field, working tirelessly for 30+ years to serve Calgarians. This award is a testament to both his hard work and his passion for Calgary.

What's coming next for Ken? The first six months of the year have been very busy selling real estate, and he predicts the second half of 2017 will stay on trend. Ken will be launching his new website soon, giving his valued clients more information and easier access to what they need to be successful in the market. Ken also plans to bask in the beautiful Calgary weather…

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