Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

JUST LISTED!!! 5221 23 AVENUE NW

View View View!!! This is the best view locations in the inner city and in one of the most progressive re-developing inner city areas in Calgary!! **Please note these units are still under construction** Amazing river and mountain views!!!

Wide open floor plans & a fully developed walk-out southern exposure accentuating the amazing views from every floor, total of 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Very high end on site custom built kitchen cabinets featuring a luxurious 16ft quartz cover island, massive south view balcony & covered patio. Soaring vaulted ceilings in master bedroom & an astonishing en-suite!! This is a quality local builder producing high end modern finishes to attract the even discriminating buyers. Close to all amenities, across the…

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Top 5 Things To Do at the Calgary Stampede

Stampede Season has arrived!

Today's Stampede Parade kicked off the beginning of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, which takes place from now until July 14th. Get ready for fantastic events, inspiring showcases, homegrown country music, delicious treats and so much more. It seems like every year the Calgary Stampede gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception.

Not sure where to start? Here are 5 things to check out during this Calgary Stampede:

1). Dill Pickle Everything: From Dill Pickle popsicles to Dill Pickle pizza, dill is set to be a main ingredient in this year's Stampede! You can check out all of the ingenious and audacious new creations down at the Midway. Craving the classics? Don't worry, the funnel cakes and mini…

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JUST LISTED!! 7323 Bowness Road NW

*** Don't let Bowness Road address deter you from viewing this one... as this unit is located on a very quiet side street backing South onto two school play grounds!!***

Attention all investors and first time buyers!!! Very large and very well maintained, AS BIG AS YOU CAN BUILD ON 26FT LOT, (RMS interior measurements of 1057sqft) Bi-level 1/2 duplex offering a total of 5 bedrooms an d two full bath rooms, including a separate self contained 2 bedroom illegal suite. The zoning was recently changed to M-C1 that could allow for the potential to legalizing the suite. Each unit has a large eat-in kitchen and separate dining areas, separate laundry rooms up and down, huge bi-level windows in the lower level, all windows were recently replaced including…

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July Events

Check out this fun events happening around the city of Calgary this month:

July 5 - Mexifest : Celebrate Mexican culture during Calgary's annual Mexifest! There will be authentic Mexican goods for sale, live music, delicious food, exhibits and so much more. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Calgary's Mexican community and to celebrate their heritage alongside them. Come out for a day of sunshine and fun!

July 6 - Bowness Community Stampede Parade : We love celebrating the Calgary Stampede each year with our friends and neighbours in Bowness! The Bowness Stampede Parade is such a fun community event, featuring local Bowness talent and Stampede-inspired floats. Fun Fact: Ken Richter was selected as the parade marshal one year!

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JUST LISTED!! #3104, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE

Turn key " just move in" immaculate 3rd floor one bedroom apartment unit in a fantastic well maintained concrete building! Very reasonable condo fees as all the utilities are included except phone and cable.

The building features energy saving geothermal heating, central air conditioning, huge gym and separate yoga room, party room, guest suite for rent. The compact but wide-open bright floor plan faces east on the quiet side of the building, centre quartz covered island and nice maple cabinets, very generous master bedroom, in-suite laundry and storage, 4-pce bath, large patio c/w gas for BBQ from adjoining spacious great room. Titled underground convenient parking stall #159. Very convenient location, close to shopping, transit including LRT…

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Canada Day in Calgary

Happy Canada Day Long Weekend!

Canada Day Long Weekend is born out of Canada Day, a day celebrating the birth of the true north strong and free. At Reference they explain, "Canada Day, celebrated every year on July 1, is a Canadian federal holiday that celebrates the enactment of the British North America Act of 1867. The act united three colonies into a single country within the British Empire, and named that country Canada." Essentially, Canada Day is Canada's birthday!

Here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Day is used to mark a number of notable moments in our year. First, it signifies the first long weekend of the summer! Campgrounds are going to be packed as people get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Second, it is the first official…

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JUST LISTED!! 4433 Bowness Road NW

This immaculate 2 story walk-out infill air conditioned home located minutes to downtown & walking distance to the river pathway system central will completely WOW you the minute you enter the door!!

Very bright & sunny South exposure glistens through out almost every room incl. a large granite covered centre island & the adjoining great room offers a cozy gas fireplace & built ins, large balcony c/w nice river valley escarpment views from the expansive dining area, the front den could be used as a 5th bedroom, engineered maple floors; thru-out main floor & on upper stairs & upper floor. Nice upstairs laundry (incl. sink) a must-have in any wonderful family home. Master bedroom features a glorious 5-pce ensuite & a massive walk-in closet.…

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Your Open House Game Plan

Open Houses are constantly happening all over the city. There are so many ways you can find an open house to visit: you can ask your realtor to take you to them, check local ads and roadside signs for house showings, follow word of mouth recommendations, google it, etc. An Open House is a great opportunity to see what is on the market, whether you are thinking of buying or selling. Plus, it can be fun to peak inside other people's homes. 

When you go to an Open House, you need to come up with a clear game plan. Start by answering this simple question:

What do I hope to get out of this?

If you want to simply explore various properties for fun, that is completely fine! Make sure that when you do this you are considerate of the people who are…

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JUST LISTED! 71 Prairie Schooner Estates

Affordable acreage living just 25 minutes from downtown Calgary!

Perfectly located, very quiet subdivision, mature-treed, 2 acre parcel perfect for the growing family. It features its own private pond/skating rink, gazebo & tons of space for activities. This Ranch style bungalow has over 3,000 square feet of developed living space, highlighted upstairs by 3 good sized bedrooms, including the master which has its own 3 piece ensuite, vaulted open beam ceilings and bright open main living areas. The fully developed lower level features 4 additional bedrooms including large windows, and the 4th bedroom could be modified as an additional living room. There is a massive attached 28x28 triple heated garage, 220 power & additional rear door for back yard…

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JUST LISTED !! 7515 39 Avenue NW

Picture perfect starter home in a fantastic location of Bowness!

Very quiet street on a huge 50ft wide RCG zoned mature treed lot backing south onto Beaupre Park and playground also offering lovely views of Canada Olympic Park and nice hillside escarpment. Very well kept raised 896sqft two bedroom fully developed bungalow w/central AC! Not included in the square footage is the large attached sunroom at the rear of the house. Nice solid updated oak kitchen and beautiful original hardwood floors, massive recreation room and family in the lower area including nice wet bar and 3-pce bathroom. Alarm system is paid for, monitoring is $35/month. Massive 26/24 heated double mechanics dream garage plus RV parking. No condo fees and move right in this…

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