Home Resolutions

In the New Year many people make personal resolutions, such as losing weight, advancing in their career, paying off debt, etc. Kicking off the new year with specific goals in mind will help you stay focused. There is nothing quite like the start of a new year, in this case 2020, to inspire you to be the best you. 

Read about The Most Popular New Year's Resolutions. 

While many of us make personal and professional resolutions, another area of your life to set some goals for is your home! Here are some suggestions:

• Renovate: Make this the year you finally renovate that room you have been wanting to forever, or to finish a renovation you began but abandoned. You don't have to complete it in one day; you can do it in phases. Looking for advice…

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Staying Healthy This Winter

Calgary has been experiencing a wild winter season, with warm chinook days contrasted by incredibly cold stretches. Just how cold has it been, you ask? So cold that not even the Penguins want to be outside.

You read that right. CBC news reports, "just how cold is it in Alberta these days? Colder than the South Pole — at least in Calgary, where the zoo locked even the penguins indoors to keep their tootsies toasty. The Calgary Zoo cancelled its much-loved 'Penguin Walk' — a special event that can attract large crowds — for a third straight day Wednesday." The official statement from the Calgary Zoo read, "the Penguin Walk has been cancelled once again due to extreme cold weather conditions. As this weather puts physiological stress on the birds, we…

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CREB® Market Forecast for 2020 Summary

The Calgary Real Estate Board just held its annual Market Forecast summit where they looked back on 2019 and looked forward into 2020. One of their missions is to help you--buyers, sellers, renters, and investors--be informed on what is happening in the real estate market so that you can make educated decisions that will give you the best possible outcome when it comes to your housing needs. Ken Richter, your trusted real estate professional, is also a wealth of knowledge and happy to help you strategize. 

Looking back at 2019, the Calgary Real Estate Board didn't shy away from recognizing what a difficult year it was for the real estate market. They explain, "since the oil price crash, Calgary has faced job losses, wage reductions and tightening…

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JUST LISTED!!! 585 Silvergrove Drive NW

Wonderful opportunity for your family in the heart of Silver Springs, minutes away from shopping, transit, community pool and all the amenities this popular community offers.

This fully updated 4 bedroom home includes vinyl windows/doors, high-end designer kitchen with quartz counter tops, updated bathrooms throughout, central air-conditioning, fresh landscaping and fencing, heated garage, and newer roof and rich stucco exterior for a worry free move-in. Open concept main with the cozy wood burning fire place and open to above vaulted ceiling create the perfect space for entertaining. Upstairs has 3 large bedrooms, 4pc bathroom and master suite with updated ensuite. The lower level has the 4th bedroom, large family room with fireplace and wet bar.

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JUST LISTED!!! 4635 72 Street NW

Updated total of 3 bedroom bilevel semi attached duplex located on a quiet street in the heart of Bowness.

Warm and inviting spacious living room complete with a cozy stone covered wood burning fireplace. Updated galley kitchen and including newer flooring throughout. Separate dining area, updated main floor bathroom and a very large master bedroom. The fully developed level features bi-level large windows, two bedrooms, full 4pc bath, good sized family room. Just move in and enjoy! Excellent location close to schools, Bow river and bike paths and easy access west to the mountains. Great family home or good investment holding property!

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JUST LISTED!! 5223 23 Avenue NW

View View View!One of the best view locations in the inner city in one of the most progressive re-developing inner city areas in all of Calgary! Amazing river & mountain views! Wide open floor plan,a fully developed walk-out lower level,sunny southern exposure accentuating the amazing views from every floor.

These gorgeous homes each offer a total of 4 bedrooms,3 and a half baths(3 baths have heated floors),two very large sunny south patios/balconies & detached garages!High end on-site custom built kitchen cabinetry,featuring luxurious 16ft quartz covered island,great room c/w gas fireplace feature wall & numerous built-ins. Tray ceilings in master bedroom & an astonishing spa like en-suite bathrm!Quality local builder producing high end modern…

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January Events 2020

Check out some of these incredible events! January 4-31 Mamma Mia! Here I go again... another incredible performance of Mama Mia is coming to Calgary! Get your tickets today.
January 10 The Motorcycle Show If you're looking for your next hot rod, apparel or fun gadgets, check out the Motorcycle Show! Rumor has it there will also be some huge giveaways...
January 10 PAW Patrol Live - The Great Pirate Adventure Kids have fallen in love with PAW Patrol all across the world. Get tickets to the live show today!
January 10 Calgary Hitmen Pucks for Paws $5.00 from every ticket from this event is going to Four Feet Companion Foundation, which helps dogs in need. Catch the game and see the puppies!
January 11 Drew Gregory at The King Eddy Local country…

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JUST LISTED!!! 4732 70 Street NW

Squeaky clean, modern and updated semi-detached urban home ready for the new owner!! Just move in and enjoy or rent out as this owner has used it as an short term furnished rental(AirBnB) All the downstairs furniture is included and is in like-new condition.

The current tenants are moving out end of February. The upstairs has two good sized bedrooms, separate dining area, large front living room including a wood burning fireplace, patio doors to a sunny massive (15'6"x 12'3') front west deck, and an updated 4-pce bath The fully developed lower area is currently used as a short rental c/w bed and breakfast bar including a kitchenette eating area(Not legal), currently there are two massive bedrooms featuring large windows. nice updated 3-pce bath and…

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Merry Christmas from Team Ken Richter!

Season's Greetings!

All of us here at Team Ken Richter would like to wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas. May your days be merry and bright as you take time to rest and reflect during this holiday season.

We would like to extend out sincerest gratitude for your continued support. We appreciate all of our valued clients, both past and present, who made 2019 an incredible year! We look forward to another fantastic year ahead. 

We hope that your Christmas and new year is filled with peace, love, prosperity and happiness. 

Merry Christmas!
Ken & Vivian Richter
Ken@KenRichter.com
www.KenRichter.com
403-630-6363

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JUST LISTED!!! 4616 22 Avenue NW

Looking for a wonderful starter home almost totally redone from top to bottom under $450K? Well look no further!

Total of 3 bedrms fully developed raised bungalow on a massive 50x120ft south view lot, quiet street in the heart of one of the most re-developing inner city areas of Calgary!! Many homes close by are selling well above $1,000,000 as new builds. South lot & location will be great for developing a R-C1 single family home down the road! The house is move-in ready & vacant for immediate possession. Beautiful hardwood floors greet you at the front door in the expansive living room, newer kitchen incl. maple cabinets and center island, newer gorgeous bathroom incl. claw tub and hand held shower, fully developed lower level features, brand new…

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