Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

August 2020 Real Estate Market Statistics

The Calgary Real Estate Board has released their monthly Calgary real estate statistics summary, this time for the month of August. Here are some of the highlights from the report that are important for you to know, whether you're looking for a house, own a house, or would like to own a house one day.

• "Total residential sales in August were relatively stable compared to last year with year-over-year gains in the detached and row sectors...With 1,573 sales in August, this is consistent with levels over the past five years. Year-to-date sales activity remains nearly 13 per cent below last year."  - CREB August Report
• "Recent national reports have shown a bounce back to new record levels over the past several months. Calgary has seen…

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JUST LISTED!!! 1224 19 Avenue NW

Just listed and investor alert. Wonderful, 1-1/2, 1050 sq. ft. home on a 42 ft lot with RC2 land use designation. Potential to build a new home or a continue as a revenue property.

This white picket fence home comes with 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans and a new bathroom with a fenced yard and a fire pit in the back. Includes a detached, single garage with a parking pad next door for 2 vehicles. In 2019, many updates were done: new bathroom, interior painting, new laminate floors, new baseboards upstairs, new gas stove, tree removal in the backyard to give more light, and inspection/cleaning of furnace and water heater. The roof was replaced 6 years ago. Great proximity to Confederation Park, SAIT, North Hill shopping, Jubilee Auditorium,…

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JUST LISTED!!! 4437 17 Avenue NW

Welcome to an extremely well cared for, only 2nd owner, upgraded and fully developed DETACHED infill home. Featuring a total of over 1800sqft of high-quality living space, three bedrooms, 3 full baths, located on a private and a low maintenance yard, in a quiet inner-city location for under $475K.

The upgraded features include, onsite finished and gorgeous real maple hardwood flooring, modern European white kitchen cabinets and a slate-covered breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, newer 4-piece ensuite and a custom double sink quartz counter, walk out 3rd level from a huge family room to the sunny south rear yard and large double garage. The fully finished lower level a 3rd bedroom and a large storage room. This a great starter home or perfect for…

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September 2020 Long Weekend Staycation Ideas

Like every other long weekend since March, people are looking for staycation ideas where they can get out of the house but keep safe and follow Alberta Health Guidelines. Here are some tips for this September long weekend to help you take a deep breath before school begins: 

The Town of Nanton: "You might also want to consider heading over to Nanton, one of the hidden gems in Alberta. There is a Bomber Command Museum that has beautifully-preserved vintage aircrafts on display. You’ll also want to visit the town’s candy shop which stays open for winter visitors and has sweet treats that you won’t find everywhere" (Calgary Living Magazine). There are also some incredible antique shops in Nanton!

Fairmount Palliser Hotel: "If you’ve ever had an…

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JUST LISTED!!! #2, 4506 17 Avenue NW

Montgomery goes upscale... Modern! Brand new 4 townhomes for sale attracting a fast paced carefree urban lifestyle! Approximately 1700sqft of upscale total living space. Amazing amount of large windows flood sunlight into all rooms of this four unit Chic Modern trending townhouse units.

Total of three bedrooms,3 & a half bathrooms(2 ensuites),cozy gas fireplace in living room, quartz counters thru out,lower recreation/media room, 3rd bdrm & 4-pce bath.High end $7000 appliance package as similar to show suite.All window treatments are included in this turn-key development.All units have patio/deck areas!! Trending NW inner city area close to shopping, local high end restaurants,only a short commute to downtown, U of C & 2 hospitals only minutes away…

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JUST LISTED!!! #1, 4506 17 AVENUE NW

Montgomery goes upscale... Modern! Brand new 4 townhomes for sale attracting a fast paced carefree urban lifestyle! Approximately 1700sqft of upscale total living space. Amazing amount of large windows flood sunlight into all rooms of this four unit Chic Modern trending townhouse units.

Total of three bedrooms,3 & a half bathrooms(2 ensuites),cozy gas fireplace in living room, quartz counters thru out,lower recreation/media room, 3rd bdrm & 4-pce bath.High end $7000 appliance package as similar to show suite.All window treatments are included in this turn-key development.All units have patio/deck areas!! Trending NW inner city area close to shopping, local high end restaurants,only a short commute to downtown, U of C & 2 hospitals only minutes away &…

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September 2020 Calgary Events

As it has become abundantly clear that we still need to take extreme precautions against COVID-19, the events world has gone from cancelling events to making them virtual events instead. This is a great way to keep the fun alive and bring some sense of connection to people during these trying times. Here are some events happening in the City of Calgary--some live, when appropriate, and some virtual, when necessary. September 2: The Blue Jay Sessions: Anniversary Edition
September 4: (exp)lore Premiere
September 5: Garlic Fest
September 7: Labour Day
September 9: United way of Calgary and Area Kickoff 2020
September 12: Hotel Balcony Concert Series: Elton John – The Premiere Elton John Tribute
September 15: The Show Must Go On
September 17: Make-A-Wish…

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Back To School: Keeping Your Home Organized

Back to school is right around the corner! The commercials are on TV, people are flooding Staples and Walmart for supplies, schools everywhere are dusting off their desks and students are trying desperately to soak in every stray moment of summer. With back to school time comes a new dedication to keeping things organized, especially the house. Here are some creative DIY additions that will make back to school easier on your home.

1). Front Entryway Locker Room: Transform your front entry into a mock-locker room by installing little stalls with space for yourself and each of your kids. Put a shelf up for winter hats and gloves, a coat hanger for jackets and backpacks, and a basket for miscellaneous items. This will prevent everything from getting…

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JUST LISTED!! 6409 34 Avenue NW

Welcome to a beautiful & spacious DETACHED home featuring over 1900sqft of luxury living space under $550k in the inner city on a quiet street and close to all amenities HERE IT IS!!

One owner home since new & gently lived-in is this custom built 3 bedroom two story on a sunny south exposed treed low maintenance lot. Custom features are the integrate maple kitchen cabinets, beautiful granite countertops throughout the entire home, gorgeous pre-finished light coloured real Maple floors on the main floor, 9ft ceilings on all floors, bright open floor plan exudes light into the main floor. Upstairs offers 3 good sized bedrooms, upstairs laundry incl. separate sink plus 2 skylights, huge master bedroom, heated floors in the luxurious 5-piece…

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JUST LISTED!!! 5132 Avenue NW

Older bungalow located on a massive 10,860sqft (almost a 1/4 of an acre) beautiful R-C1 mature treed lot in the heart of the inner city!!

Situated on a quiet street at the end of the cul-de-sac, close to all amenities. A short walk to the Shouldice park and pool, the Bow river and river bike path system, 5 mins to two hospitals, University of Calgary and Market Mall, a short commute to downtown and easy access west to the mountains!! The city is up-zoning a lot of inner city lots and this property would be a premier location for re-development. The older bungalow is currently rented by a long term tenant for over 20 years please don't disturb him. Great property!! Excellent value!!

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