Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog

While we enjoy a beautiful autumn, every tried-and-true Calgarian knows that Winter is right around the corner. Make sure that you and your property are prepared by tackling these outdoor projects before snow sweeps over the nation:

  • Protect your yard equipment with a shed: "a backyard storage shed is an essential addition to your space, ensuring tools and equipment are protected from the harsh conditions of winter. Beyond its utility, a well-designed shed adds visual charm to your landscaping, blending functionality with aesthetics" (Backyard Boss).
  • Get your grass ready for the long winter and upcoming spring by aerating: "If want your outdoor space to look lush and green once the snow melts, aerating your lawn is a great first step. Once…

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This thanksgiving season we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for this wonderful city we call home! Here are twenty-five things we're grateful for here in Calgary:

  1. The Bowness lagoon for swimming in the summer and skating in the winter
  2. Being one half of the Battle of Alberta during hockey season
  3. How gorgeous all the parks are when the trees turn golden in the fall
  4. The Lions Festival of Lights each Christmas
  5. Having not one, not two, but THREE farmers markets to enjoy
  6. Chinooks after stretches of freezing cold
  7. Stampede western spirit
  8. Hidden glacier erratics all over the city
  9. Seeing what color the Calgary Tower is each night
  10. The Winsport Skyline Luge
  11. Spotting celebrities when they're in town filming
  12. …

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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 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 The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for September 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "The 1,720 sales in September were not high enough to offset the 3,782 new listings coming onto the market" (CREB®).
  • "There were 6,916 units in inventory in September, 36 per cent higher than last year and over 17 per cent higher than levels traditionally reported in…

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month:

October 1-12 Granary Road Harvest Fair & Pumpkin Hunt
October 1-31 Pumpkins After Dark Calgary
October 10 Spark After Dark: The Science of Gore
October 10-11 The Princess Bride in Concert with The Calgary Philharmonic
October 10-12 Canadian Collegiate Softball Association (CCSA) National Championship
October 12 Alzheimer Calgary Walk & Run
October 12 Fall Harvest Dinner at The Zoo
October 13 Thanksgiving Day
October 16 "Through The Veil" - A Paranormal Conversation
October 16-18 Alberta Ballet's Nijinsky
October 16-24 Superstitions & Secrets: The Dark Side of Victorian Society
October 16-25 2025 Royal West
October 17 Beetlejuice at The Grand
October 17-19 Acclaimed Fine Art Fall Show
October 18 Sarah…

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Today is National Truth & Reconciliation Day, and Orange Shirt Day.

Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad. As a little girl, she was taken to a residential school. Phyllis writes, “we never had very much money, but somehow my granny managed to buy me a new outfit to go to the Mission school. I remember going to Robinson’s store and picking out a shiny orange shirt. It had string laced up in front, and was so bright and exciting – just like I felt to be going to school! When I got to the Mission, they stripped me, and took away my clothes, including the orange shirt! I never wore it again… The color orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared, and how I felt like I was worth…

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Calgary may be a beautiful city, but it's an old city. With its history comes some spooky tales, just like any place. We may not be known for hauntings and Halloween horror, but Calgary has plenty of stories to tell. Here are some of the haunted sites and scary stories from right here at home:

  • The Deane House:  " While the historic building was a boarding house, it was the scene of many murders. The apparition of a ghostly man who was gunned down on the front porch has been seen by visitors, as well as a man missing his legs in a hallway on the ground floor. In Mr Deane’s study, the apparition of a gentleman in period clothing has been seen smoking a cigar. Ghostly laughter is heard, cold spots are felt and a piano in a room on the second floor…

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One of the most important things you can do when selling your home is to stage it properly. Staging is the art of presenting your home in its best possible light. When staging your home, the goal is to make buyers come away from their visit able to envision themselves living there. It needs to be clean, bright, and clutter-free.

And what about during the holidays? What if you want to decorate for Halloween, or put up the Christmas lights?

When it comes to staging your home for sale during the holidays, we have one word for you: minimalism. Minimalism is all about ensuring every object has a function or a purpose. This does not mean your home has to be empty; it simply means it must be intentional. You can still enjoy the décor of the holidays…

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Incredible Re-Development Opportunity!

For the first time in many years, this expansive, park-like property is being offered for sale—spanning a massive 100 ft of frontage and nearly 1/3 of an acre! Zoned R-CG, this is a rare chance to secure a prime re-development lot with endless potential.

Note: This listing includes two separately titled properties being sold together and must be purchased as a package.

The offering includes land value only and features a large 26' x 24' detached garage. The adjacent property, 7616 34 Avenue NW, includes an older 1.5-storey, 3-bedroom home in need of cosmetic updates—ideal for rental income while awaiting development approval.

Unbeatable location:

  • Steps from the new Superstore

  • …

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Incredible Re-Development Opportunity!

For the first time in many years, this expansive, park-like property is being offered for sale—spanning a massive 100 ft of frontage and nearly 1/3 of an acre! Zoned R-CG, this is a rare chance to secure a prime re-development lot with endless potential.

Note: This listing includes two separately titled properties being sold together and must be purchased as a package.

The offering includes land value only and features a large 26' x 24' detached garage. The adjacent property, 7616 34 Avenue NW, includes an older 1.5-storey, 3-bedroom home in need of cosmetic updates—ideal for rental income while awaiting development approval.

Unbeatable location:

  • Steps from the new Superstore

  • …

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As beautiful as Calgary's autumn season is, it’s the beginning of the end for long sunny days. With the sun setting earlier each day, the nights are stretching. Have you noticed yourself feeling tired earlier in the evening? This is likely because of this change.

The shorter days have a significant impact on home showings. This is because it is incredibly difficult to properly assess a prospective home when it’s too dark to see it. In the dark buyers won’t be able to fully experience the bustle of the neighbourhood or see the potential of the full property. You may notice showing bookings trend earlier in the day, even first thing in the morning, to avoid the dark nights.

How can you help? Here are some tips:

  1. Ensure your viewing windows…

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