Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #114

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website!

The web address is the same, but it has a completely different look. Our website is now even more user friendly, offering you the following advantages:

  • Extensive information on featured listings in Calgary Neighbourhoods
  •  A unique interactive map searching tool
  • A powerful search engine to help you find the perfect properties
  • More resources to be fully informed and equipped for buying, selling or investing
  • Easy navigation to optimize your online Calgary real estate experience
  • Email newsletters, blogs, client testimonials and much more

We invite you to continue to enjoy personalized results, custom searches and immediate email notifications when new listings match…

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Outdoor living is both limited and limitless in Calgary. It is limited because our summers are so short here and we truly never know when winter will strike. It is limitless because Calgary protects its greenspaces and home-builders have made sure that backyards are bountiful. With the later in mind, we are on a mission to make outdoor living time count.

Backyards can either become an oasis of happiness and peace, or they can quickly become second only to a junkyard. While Calgary has strict bylaws about the condition of properties, many fail to utilize their outdoor space to its fullest potential.  

If you’ve been staring out the kitchen window wondering what on earth to do with your backyard this summer, look no further; we are here to help.

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Spring is here and each day more and more of Calgary blossoms and comes alive. We are so thankful that Calgary gets all four seasons, especially when beautiful weather like we have had today is the outcome. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and we cannot wait to start seeing gardens come alive.

Calgary is home to some very dedicated gardeners who put hours of hard labour into creating beautiful landscapes for all to enjoy. A quick drive through most neighbourhoods will reveal many beautiful gardens, each with their own themes and plants. A drive through some of the most dedicated communities, such as Bowness and Mount Royal, are better inspiration than any Pinterest search.

For those of you looking to start your own garden or are looking…

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Congratulations, Ken!

Ken was just listed as the top individual producer of RE/MAX Central, the top RE/MAX office in Calgary for the month of May 2017. This is a huge victory that we are proud to share with you. Ken has brought excellence to his field, working tirelessly for 30+ years to serve Calgarians. This award is a testament to both his hard work and his passion for Calgary.

What's coming next for Ken? The first six months of the year have been very busy selling real estate, and he predicts the second half of 2017 will stay on trend. Ken will be launching his new website soon, giving his valued clients more information and easier access to what they need to be successful in the market. Ken also plans to bask in the beautiful Calgary weather…

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Rock of Ages || Stagewest || Until June 25th || Get ready for a classic. Avenue Magazine writes, “Stage West’s latest show is the musical Rock of Ages, which was nominated for five Tony Awards.” This show is going to be spectacular and is a must see! If you go to just one Stagewest show in your life, go to this one.
Price Range: $$$
More Information: www.stagewest.com 

Performance In The Park || Banff || June 9th – June 10th, 2017 “Bring a blanket and prepare for a outdoor summer concert in the mountains. Banff’s two-day Performance in the Park returns this summer and will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday” (Avenue Magazine). The show will be headlined by Hedley and Walk Off The Earth. Enjoy the great views and the great tunes. Price Range: $$
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Spring has arrived in Calgary! The grass is green and the flowers are in bloom. People are beginning to venture outside and play again as Calgary warms up for the summertime. Another thing that is warming up is the housing market.

Spring is always the most popular time in real estate. While other times of the year experience peaks in the market, spring is consistently active in the selling, buying, investing and renting sectors. There are a number of reasons why spring is the most popular time to enter the market.

Read on to find out why and how you can reap the rewards of such an active time in real estate.

First and foremost, the timing is ideal. Spring is a time of change and transition. University students are moving for the summer or…

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April was another great month for Calgary real estate! We have continued to see stability in the market, leading to better prices and inventory levels. The success of the real estate market relies heavily on the economy, so as long as our economy continues to get stronger, so will market conditions.

CREB® president David P. Brown had good news to report this month: “More jobs [in Calgary] means less uncertainty for people who are sitting on the fence [about entering the real estate market]. There also tends to be fewer people who need to sell when employment improves, and that can prevent inventory gains and further price reductions in the market.”

CREB® president David P. Brown adds, “it’s a good scenario for sellers who are entering a spring…

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Happy Cinco De Mayo!

This celebratory day is a great way to kick off the beautiful weather we have been having here in Calgary. While many believe Cinco De Mayo to be Mexico’s Independence Day, it actually marks “the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations” (read more about it HERE).

Cinco De Mayo starts May’s celebrations, but here are some more events happening around YYC you definitely will want to check out:

Montgomery and Bowness Spring Clean Up || May 6th and 28th,…

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Happy Open House!

We are so excited that you have begun your journey towards selling your house. This is a huge step that we know must have taken a lot of time and consideration. Do not be afraid, be excited; this is the start of a wonderful new chapter in your life.

Open Houses are a lot of fun. You get to stage your home to look its absolute best, share with others all the things you love so much about your property, and you get to start seeing offers roll in. However, hosting an open house comes with an element of risk. After all, there will be complete strangers wandering around your home.

Most realtors will welcome potential buyers but let them explore on their own to make them feel comfortable. This means there is a potential for something…

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Having a guest room is a great luxury that you should not take for granted. Often guest rooms end up being the catch-all room in the house; they become a storage room, a fitness room, a home office, etc.. These rooms magically transform into guest rooms five minutes before your cousins arrive, which is a fun challenge, perhaps, but not exactly effecient.

While having a catch-all room is nice, it is not the best way to utilize space in your home. If you have so much stuff that you are shoving it into a spare room, chances are you could de-clutter your home significantly. That, or use the closet space in the spare room as an organized storage space with the help of IKEA.

For a guest room to genuinely be a guest room, you need to be committed to it.…

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