Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #26

Finding a good deal in today’s competitive real estate market in Calgary, AB sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The Calgary market is booming, and it’s not predicted to slow down anytime soon.

In the Calgary Real Estate Board’s latest report, they note, “With a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 83 per cent and a months of supply of less than one month, conditions continue to favour the seller, driving further price gains in the market. In April, the unadjusted total residential benchmark price reached $603,700, a one per cent gain over last month and nearly 10 per cent higher than last year's levels. Price gains occurred across all property types and districts of the city. The strongest price growth occurred in the more affordable districts of the…

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Open house Thursday May 16th 3-5pm and Saturday May 18th 1:30-4pm. 

Welcome to a cherished family home, lovingly maintained by long-time owners for almost 50 years, now awaiting the next generation to enjoy!

Located on a fantastic and quiet crescent, this home sits on a manicured, oversized 55ft wide lot that exudes pride of ownership. Special features of this fully developed home include a total of 4 bedrooms, beautiful hardwood flooring (under carpet), a separate dining area, and a large country kitchen.

The lower level offers the 4th bedroom (requires an egress window), a large recreation/family room, a spacious den, a dry bar, a sauna, and an electric fireplace. Additionally, the property includes a large 23x22 double…

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday!

What a great opportunity to honour the hard work and love of mothers everywhere.  Here at Team Ken Richter we are very thankful for for the women who have shaped us into the people we are. One of the ways you can show the mothers in your life some love is by blessing them with a gift.

Here are some gift ideas that spoil the mother in your life, and give you two some quality time together:

1). Dinner & Movie: This one is a classic, but a great way to treat your mom to a night out and spend quality time with her. Often times different restaurant’s have deals or special menu items to celebrate Mother’s Day. There are also often movies that center around a relationship with a mother that come out. Check showtimes and…

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Attention all builders and developers! Here's the one you've been waiting for! Just listed is a massive 50x120 M-CG lot, zoned for building multi-family units, with a south walk-out in the heart of the inner city!

Montgomery is one of the most progressive inner-city rebuilding communities in all of northwest Calgary! This lovely four-bedroom, four-level split family home has been meticulously maintained by one owner for 60 years. Special features include gorgeous hardwood flooring in the main living and dining areas, 12ft vaulted ceilings on the main floor, and three bedrooms on the main floor. The upper living room offers nice views of the Children's Hospital. The lower level features a family room with an electric fireplace, the…

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Welcome to two custom-built semi-detached homes, each complete with legal suites. These fully developed infill homes offer a total of three bedrooms up and a two-bedroom lower suite per side, constructed by a quality local builder in a fantastic west Bowness location!

These two homes boast 2,960 sqft of luxurious living space, featuring fine accoutrements and finishing details that will delight even the most discerning buyers. The main floor showcases a gorgeous, sun-drenched open floor plan with soaring 9ft ceilings and an exceptional chef's kitchen, including a stainless steel appliance package and an eleven-foot quartz-covered center island.

Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a convenient laundry room with a sink, and a…

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Here are the highlights from The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for April 2024, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "Sales in April rose by seven per cent compared to last year, to 2,881 units" (Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "Much of the growth in sales has occurred for relatively more affordable, higher-density products" (Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "there were 3,491 new listings in April, an 11 per cent gain over last year but only three per cent higher than long-term trends" (Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "[With] months of supply of less than one month, conditions continue to favour the seller, driving further price gains in the market" (Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "The unadjusted total residential benchmark price…

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Welcome to two custom-built, semi-detached, fully developed infill homes, each offering four bedrooms plus three and a half baths. These homes are constructed by a quality local builder and are located in a fantastic west Bowness location!

The fine accoutrements and finishing details of these two homes, totaling 2,933 sqft of luxurious living space each, are unsurpassed and will be sure to please the most discerning buyers! Some of the select special features on the main floor include a gorgeous, sun-drenched south-exposed open floor plan with soaring 9ft ceilings, an exceptional chef's kitchen with a stainless appliance package, and an eleven-foot quartz-covered center island!

Upstairs, you'll find three good-sized bedrooms, a convenient…

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The trees are starting to bud, and everyone is venturing outside after a long winter. Here are some fun events happening around the Calgary, AB this month:

May 1-25 Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire
May 3-11 Murder at the Park: Death Checks In
May 4-12 2024 Para Ice Hockey Championship
May 5 Fairview Studies Spring Pottery Market & Sale
May 10 Stars on Ice
May 10 SkiiTour
May 10-11 The Mens Expo
May 11 Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration
May 11 Films at The Fort: Dungeons & Dragons
May 12 Mothers Day
May 12 Mother's Day Bunch at the Fairmont Palliser
May 12 Goat Yoga at Granary Road
May 18-19 Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest
May 20 Victoria Day
May 23 Thundrin' Thursdays at Ranchmans
May 23 Alexander Keith's Lobster Boil
May 26 Servus Calgary…

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There is no question about it: Calgary, Alberta is in the midst of a seller's market. What is a seller's market exactly? Investopedia writes, "A seller's market is a market condition characterized by a shortage of goods available for sale, resulting in pricing power for the seller. A seller's market is a term commonly applied to the property market when low supply meets high demand"

In a seller's market, buyers need to make their offer stand out amongst the rest! Here are some tips on how to do so:

  1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage: Before you start house hunting, get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will show sellers that you are a serious buyer and can afford the home. It makes it more likely your financing will pull through and not leave…

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Welcome to this very affordable semi-detached home or investment property boasting a total of 5 bedrooms (lower level bedrooms require egress windows).

This charming red brick-faced bungalow is situated in a fantastic Bowness location, offering a sunny south-facing backyard. It's just a short walk to three schools and is conveniently located across from a massive playground, making it the perfect starter family home! The upstairs features 3 good-sized bedrooms, real hardwood flooring, and vaulted ceilings in the living room with lovely views of the playground and schools across the street. The lower level includes a 2-bedroom illegal suite.

While the interior of the home requires some cosmetic TLC, it is well worth the effort. You'll find…

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