Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

Start Your Summer Backyard Renovation Today!

Imagine this: Your backyard lawn is freshly cut, making the air smell like summers from your childhood. The flower beds have been pruned and watered, and a bouquet of blossoms are on the kitchen table . The fence has a fresh coat of paint and looks brand new, the perfect backdrop for an evening out on the deck. Speaking of the deck, it's new; you finally got around to replacing it after all these years. A cold drink is in your hand and you are surrounded by loved ones. How glorious!

It may seem unrealistic; after all, summer always tends to be more busy than relaxing, and that to-do list never seems to end. However, we would like to challenge you to take control of your summer and get your backyard ready to be enjoyed during these long summer…

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JUST LISTED: 4523 70 Street NW

Welcome to a rare find in the heart of Bowness! This semi-detached, three-bedroom bungalow-style half duplex is brimming with potential. While it could use some cosmetic TLC, the true gem is its undeveloped basement—ready for your vision, creativity, and sweat equity.

A convenient side entrance offers excellent future development opportunities, including the possibility of adding a basement suite (with City of Calgary approval). The large lot provides plenty of room to build a detached garage (also subject to City approval).

Enjoy all the perks of an established inner-city community—just minutes from the new Superstore, Trinity Hills shopping, and the Calgary Farmers’ Market. You’re also close to both hospitals, the University of Calgary, a…

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Staying Cool During a Summer Move

Moving is never a small task—but moving in the height of summer can make it feel like a marathon in the desert. While Calgary’s summer season offers beautiful blue skies and warm prairie breezes, the temperatures can spike quickly, turning your moving day into a sweaty, exhausting event. But with a bit of planning and the right strategy, you can keep cool (literally and figuratively) during your summer move.

First, plan to begin your move early in the day. In Calgary, summer temperatures tend to rise rapidly by midday. Plan to begin your move as early in the morning as possible, ideally before 9 a.m. Not only is it cooler, but traffic is often lighter too—especially if you're moving on a weekday. If you are using movers, they will also appreciate…

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JUST LISTED: 3924 77 Street NW

Welcome to your next home in the heart of Bowness—one of Calgary’s most sought-after communities!

This beautifully maintained and extensively updated bungalow is situated on a generous 50x120 R-CG zoned lot, offering not only charm and comfort but excellent future development potential. With over 1,900 sq. ft. of developed living space, this move-in ready home is ideal for families, professionals, or anyone seeking character, convenience, and opportunity.

The home sits beside an alley, effectively creating a corner lot—an incredible advantage for builders and investors alike.

Inside, you’ll find a long list of thoughtful upgrades, including a stylish and highly functional renovated kitchen featuring granite countertops, under-cabinet…

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Western Inspired Home Decor

Whether you are a genuine mud-kickin' cowboy, or a cowboy at heart, a western aesthetic will make your home feel like a haven. Even outside of Alberta, western styles are having a big moment in fashion and home decor. Simple patterns, mixed textiles, and moody neutrals are in.

While some are leaning right into their cowboy boot roots, others are embracing mindful touches that remain classic no matter what is in fashion. If this is you, here are some home design and decor tips to bring the wild west to your sweet abode:

First, find a color palette that suits your style, with a western flair. Try dusty tones of blue, pink, and green, rich burgundies, rusty browns, and antique brass. If you search for colour palette recommendations on Pinterest, it…

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June 2025 Calgary Real Estate Market Statistics

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 June 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

• "Inventory levels in June continued to rise[reaching] 6,941 units, returning to levels [sic] prior to the surge in population growth" (CREB®).
• "The unadjusted benchmark price was $586,200 in June, lower than last month and over three per cent lower than last year" (CREB®).
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2025 Calgary Stampede Highlights

YAHOO, CALGARY! It is officially Stampede Season. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is hitting the Stampede grounds from July 4-13, and we are so excited for the festivities. Every year the Calgary Stampede brings something new to the city, so don't fool yourself into thinking you've been there, done that. Pull our your cowboy boots, turn the radio to country music, and check it out!

Here are some of the things we are most looking forward to this Calgary Stampede:

• Stage of Wonders - Neon Frontier: "Prepare to be amazed by the enchanting new act Magician & the Muse, witness the world’s most daring escape artist push the limits of the impossible right before your eyes" (The Calgary Stampede).
• Stampede Stand-Up: "For one night only, the…

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July 2025 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the fun events happening this month:

July 1 - September 1 Quantum Sandbox
July 1 - 6 The North American at Spruce Meadows
July 4 Megan Moroney LIVE at Cowboys Music Festival
July 4 Movie Night's at The Meadows
July 4 - 13 The Calgary Stampede
July 5,12, 19, 26 Farmers & Makers Market
July 5 CF World Record Attempt Stampede Breakfast
July 5 Bowness Stampede Parade
July 7 Crossiron Mills Stampede Breakfast
July 8 Taylor Swift Tribute Show
July 9 Shania Twain
July 10 Cowboys Annual Cook-Off Featuring Guy Fieri
July 11-13 Calgary Comic Fest for Kids
July 11 Indiana Jones - The Grand Summer Movie Nights
July 11 Oxford Stomp
July 13 - 20 2025 Senior League Canadian Championships
July 19 The Chainsmokers LIVE at Cowboys Music Festival
July 19 Wild FC vs.…

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Fun Facts About Canada

Canada Day is July 1st, and we cannot wait to celebrate our great country! In the spirit of this special day, here are some fun facts about Canada that you may not know:

• "The Vikings visited Canada! They arrived in 1021, several hundred years ahead of Christopher Columbus. They are believed to have settled on the northern side of Newfoundland at L’Anse aux Meadows, just past Greenland" (Fact File).
• Canada's money is waterproof! That's right, our banknotes are made of plastic. They also include braille to help the visually impaired, and are transitioning from a horizontal to a vertical design. We do not use pennies anymore, and have the infamous Loonie ($1 coin), and Toonie ($2 coin).
• "[Canada is] bigger than the entire European Union (33…

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Summer Home Staging Tips

It's summertime, and it's beautiful outside in Calgary, Alberta! 

The summer season is a great time to sell your home. More buyers are searching for properties thanks to the good weather, summer holidays, and a hot real estate market. While this gorgeous season can certainly help sell your home, you still need to make sure you're staging it appropriately. 

Here are some summer home staging tips:

• Let in the light: "With summer’s longer days and extended periods of sunshine, letting natural light stream into your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to market it" (REW). Give all your windows a thorough wash inside and out, pull back the drapes, and let the gorgeous summer rays inside!
• Embrace summer colors: "Try and…

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