Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #24

Welcome to this custom-built, semi-detached, fully developed infill home, featuring unparalleled quality in every detail. With a total of four bedrooms and three and a half baths, this home is constructed by a prestigious local builder and located in a fantastic west Bowness location.

This home boasts 2,933 sq. ft. of luxurious living space with fine accoutrements and finishing details that are sure to please the most discerning buyers. The main floor offers a gorgeous, sun-drenched, south-exposed open floor plan with soaring 9 ft. ceilings. The exceptional chef's kitchen features a stainless steel appliance package and an eleven-foot quartz-covered center island.

Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a convenient laundry…

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Welcoming visitors into your home is both an art and a gesture of genuine hospitality. Whether you’re hosting friends, family, or acquaintances, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere can make all the difference in how your guests feel. In this summertime season, with so many people traveling to explore Calgary, you're probably going to have visitors!

Here are some thoughtful tips to ensure your visitors feel truly welcomed and at ease in your home:

  • Write a welcome note: "Of course you’ll greet your guests with a big hug at the door, but take a tip from luxury hotels and back it up by leaving a thoughtful welcome note on their pillow or nightstand. Writing it on a local postcard or personal stationary is a lovely touch, and you can also…

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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide really 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 Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for June 2024, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "Sales in June reached 2,738, marking a 13 percent decline from last year’s record high" (Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "New listings also eased relative to sales, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to remain elevated at 72 per cent. However, with 3,789 units available,…

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Check out some of the fun events happening around the city this month!

July 1 Canada Day 
July 1-31 Little Women: The Broadway Musical
July 2-7 2024 YONEX Canada Open
July 4 CountryFest: Cowboys Music Festival
July 4 Cowboys Stampede Showdown Charity Pokerfest
July 5 The Calgary Stampede Parade
July 5-14 The Calgary Stampede
July 5-14 Burwood Music Festival
July 6 Bowness Lions 33rd Annual Stampede Parade & Breakfast
July 12 Club 52 Live Presents: Magic and Comedy
July 12-14 Calaway Comic Fest for Kids
July 13 Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
July 19-21 Rally in The Rockies
July 22-28 LPGA CPKC Women's Open

There are so many incredible events happening during the Calgary Stampede! Check out their website by clicking here for all the details. Yahoo!

What are you most…

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VIEW VIEW VIEW! A very rare find "ON THE RIDGE!"

Few homes come up for sale in this premium ridge lot location, featuring a 1926 sqft two-storey split on a massive 80 ft wide frontage offering AMAZING and STUNNING south river valley escarpment, mountain, and partial downtown views! Directly overlooking Bowmont Park and the Bow River below, this outstanding, quiet location encapsulates nature right at your doorstep.

The house is a "diamond in the rough" with strong bones, very well-preserved but requiring some cosmetic TLC. It's well worth the effort in this premium ridge location! Special features of this house include a ground-level open foyer leading to a large living room with a brick-encased gas fireplace, a separate dining room, a main…

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Canada Day is Monday! This is such a special and patriotic day for Canadians. It is important to celebrate Canada Day as we honor our past, embrace our present, and work hard to make the future even brighter. 

How much do you know about Canada? Try out this quiz to test your knowledge!

Q U E S T I O N S

Question 1: In which Canadian province did the temperature drop to -63C on February 3 1947, making it nearly as cold as the surface of Mars?

Question 2: In Canada we have 563 lakes larger than 100 square kilometres, making us the country with the most amount of lakes worldwide. True or False? 

Question 3: The Amazon Rainforest may be considered the lungs of the earth, but Canada boasts an incredible amount of forested area, too. In fact,…

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Attention all developers, builders, and investors! A wonderful little cabin in the inner city on a massive 50x120 R-C1 mature treed flat lot!

Located on a very quiet street in the lively, community-oriented area of Montgomery, this mid-century two-bedroom house needs some TLC but is primarily land value. It features an upstairs loft or storage area and hardwood flooring that adds to the property's character. The converted single attached garage is not heated and is not included in the square footage.

Montgomery is one of the best inner-city areas for newly constructed infills in Calgary, offering numerous amenities. Enjoy proximity to the Shouldice Pool and Park, the Bow River, and the Bow River bike path system right at your doorstep. Two…

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As the temperatures rise, keeping your home cool without skyrocketing energy bills becomes a priority. Especially with prices so high on utilities in Canada. Fortunately, there are several energy-saving strategies you can implement to maintain a comfortable indoor environment while also reducing your carbon footprint. It's a win-win! Here are some tips:

  • Close the curtains! Direct sunlight can significantly increase indoor temperatures. Close blinds, curtains, or shades during the hottest parts of the day to block out heat. Consider using blackout curtains or reflective window films for even greater insulation.
  • Use appliances sparingly! Appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and dryers generate a lot of heat. Try to use these appliances during…

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This summer it is going to get HOT. Our summers have consistently been experiencing higher levels of heat, for longer durations. While this makes some people want to stay inside, parked in front of the AC unit, we want you to still enjoy the outdoors! With that in mind, here are some tips for landscaping that beats the heat:

First, invest in a Pergola! These are your new best friend. The structure themselves offers shade from the sun, even more so in time as flowers grow across it. Not only is it functional for helping to add shade, but they look beautiful and can become quite the garden statement piece. Pergolas can also be adapted to any size or design you want, making them functional for any space.

Second, embrace nature! Instead of clearing…

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Happy Stampede season, Calgary!

Waking up to the first day of Stampede can feel like waking up on Christmas morning. The city is buzzing with visitors, country music, and the wild west spirit we still hold tightly onto. Stampede is such a point of pride for many Calgarians, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. 

As per usual there is an incredible lineup of events and things to check out this Stampede. Here are some highlights:

  • The Evening Show: "The Calgary Stampede Evening Show is a unique entertainment doubleheader that takes place nightly at 7:45 p.m. The blast of a klaxon kicks off the Cowboys Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races—excitement that’s measured on the Richter Scale. When the last wagon thunders over the finish line, the…

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