Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

Just Listed: #506 6223 31 Avenue NW

Have you ever wanted to own a townhouse in beautiful Bowness? Now is your chance!

This recently upgraded three bedroom, 1100 square foot, air conditioned town home is in one of the best south, rear-facing locations in the complex. This property is going to sell quickly, so act now. 

With newer kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathrooms and flooring, this home is ready to be moved into with little to no renovations required. The partially finished downstairs level includes a large recreation room and an HD Projection TV (included). The massive master bedroom has double closets, giving you plenty of storage space. Patio doors off the living room lead to a very private, sunny, low-maintenance yard backing south onto an alley offering more privacy. This…

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FACT: Golfers Live Longer

As summer begins to wrap up, golfers everywhere are flocking to the green to get as many holes-in-one as possible before the cold comes and the courses shut down for the winter. While some may believe that golfing is a frivolous way to spend time and money, it has its benefits. Not only does it provide people with a community of fellow sportspeople, but golfing helps people live longer. 

You heard us right: golfing is good for your health, and that is all the excuse you should ever need to pull out the clubs. 

Jaclyn Law writes, "golf is an aerobic exercise that's good for both heart and lungs. It can also help prevent chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, strokes, colon cancer and breast cancer... Playing golf improves balance, muscle tone and…

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Calgary Voted The 5th Most Liveable City

Congratulations, Calgary!

You were voted that 5th most livable city for the 7th straight year! 

Cities across the globe are voted on a scale of 1-100. Points are awarded for stability, education, healthcare, infrastructure and culture and environment. Tied with Adelaide, Australia, Calgary earned a score of 96.6. The top score went to Melbourne, Australia which scored 97.5. A 0.9 point difference is all that separated us!

This achievement is a testament to the truly great city that Calgary is, and the people who make it so wonderful. Mayor Naheed Nenshi notes, "this is a reminder that, despite our current economic challenges, Calgary remains one of the best cities in the world. Ours is a great city in which to make a living and a life, and that…

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New Listing: 4827 Bowness Road NW

Introducing 4827 Bowness Road NW, a great investment opportunity in the heart of Montgomery.  

This property is a very large, 1133 square foot, fully developed, half duplex on an M-C1 lot, featuring a bright and totally self contained legal non-conforming suite. The main floor unit boasts a large kitchen, a sunny living room with a cozy wood burning fireplace, three generous bedrooms, spacious closets and a 4-piece bathroom. The bright lower level offers huge windows and a spacious living room, two bedrooms, a den and a 4-piece bathroom.

The location makes this great suite even better. It is inner-city, close to transit, the U of C, two hospitals, a short walk to Notables fine dining, a quick commute to downtown and provides easy access west to the…

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The Perseid Meteor Shower

Every August the Perseid Meteor Shower is visible here in Calgary, and it is an opportunity you do not want to miss. This year's is particularly important for all of you amateur astronomers out there, since NASA has advised the public that it will be their best chance to see a meteor shower this year.

Although the moon will be bright enough to hinder some visibility, you can expect to see, on average, 80 meteors an hour. Meteor sightings are best after 1 a.m, just before dawn. If you're planning to catch the show, make sure you are prepared with warm clothing, blankets, snacks and water.

The best place to witness any astronomical event is far away from any light pollution. Light pollution is at its most concentrated in big cities such as Calgary. If…

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August Events

There are some great events happening around Calgary this month! Check them out before it is too late.

Calgary Fringe Festival || Various Locations || August 4th - August 12th || The Calgary Fringe Festival is back! Avenue Calgary has this to say about it: "The Calgary Fringe Festival brings its outside-the-box theatre performances to Inglewood once again this August. Don't miss out on the local and international talent that will be on display and see one of the 160 performances offered over nine days of festival happenings." For more information visit their website HERE.

Movies At The Meadows || Spruce Meadows || July 19th - August 23rd || Enjoy a movie under the stars at the Spruce Meadows Green Ring. Spruce Meadows is screening family-friendly…

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July Housing Statistics

Every month we post a summary of what happened in the Calgary real estate market in the month previous. These housing statistics come from CREB®, the Calgary Real Estate Board. CREB® is dedicated to providing sellers, buyers, investors and renters information they need to be successful in the real estate market. Just like us, their mission is to equip and inform consumers.

There is a reason why reading through the market summaries are important. When you are entering the market you need to know what you are getting yourself into. Being informed allows you to make wise, calculated decisions that will benefit you. Remember that the market is always changing; be flexible and stay on top of things.

The Calgary Real Estate Board is a great resource, but…

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August Long Weekend Activities

Congratulations on making it through another long work week. Your reward? The August long weekend! The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. There is a lot happening this August long weekend for you to enjoy. Here are some highlights to check out:

Heritage Day: Alberta celebrates Heritage Day each year on the first Monday of August, which is also always the long weekend. This year Heritage Day is August 7th! Calendar Canada writes, "this day is to recognize and celebrate the variety and richness of cultural heritage of the province of Alberta." Here are some places around Calgary to celebrate Heritage Day: 

• Heritage Park Heritage Day:  Here's Heritage Park's challenge for you: "Can…

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Good Job, Team!

Congratulations Team Ken Richter on placing 28th in the RE/MAX Western Canada Top 100 Individuals for May 2017. This is a great testament to our valued clients who choose to partner with Team Ken Richter time and time again. We are very excited about what we have been working on this summer and look forward to a strong month ahead. Thank you to all of our clients for your continued support. 

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June 2017 Statistics

CREB® is happy to report that "Calgary’s housing market in June saw a modest improvement in sales along with an increase in new listings." This is great news for both buyers and sellers! For buyers this means that there are more options available for purchase, and for seller's this means that there are actually potential byers for their property.

There was a lot of inventory gain in June.  Inventory levels  were 11% higher than last years average, coming in at 6,659 units. However, CREB® affirms that despite this, the market remains stable. They report, "second quarter activity continues to demonstrate improved supply-demand balance and price stability. City wide benchmark prices totaled $441,500 in June. This is a 0.5 per cent gain over last month and…

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