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Stampede 2022 Roundup

It was another Stampede for the books!

We had so much fun celebrating with you, Calgary. The theme for the 2022 Stampede was ‘Together Again,’ a fitting sentiment. As many of those who didn’t return last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis came back to the grounds for the first time in two years, there was a feeling of relief this summer as the greatest outdoor show on earth began. We’re back, and we’re betting than ever.

This year had everything we love about the Stampede: community, pancakes, western wear, sportsmanship, two-stepping, sky-high rides and more! The feeling on the grounds was electric. Whether you were watching the chuckwagon races or the BMX show, shopping in the BMO center or playing games on the midway, it felt like being…

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Home Search Red Flags

The search for a new home can be exciting! You are starting a new chapter; and you want to do everything in your power to make sure it is a good one. This is why it's important to keep an eye out for red flags when conducting your home search. Your real estate professional will be able to help with this, but here are some general things to keep an eye on: 

A Lack of Photos: Listing photos are all about showing off a property. Some listings will have thirty plus photos. Others? Not so much... A lack of photos can sometimes mean there is a lack of a good home to show off. They may show the outside only, or just the kitchen. It could be those were the only photos available, but usually it means the rest of the property doesn't show as well. It's always…

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JUST LISTED!!! #1-4, 4839 Varsity Drive NW

***ATTENTION ALL INVESTORS***.....Just listed is a legacy revenue property that is extremely rare and hard to find, legal 4-corner, 4-plex in any area of the city, especially in the exclusive close-in, inner city area of Varsity! For sale are all four units together and the titles are strata condo tilted and have four separate titles for selling individually into the future. Located on a huge 62x103ft M-C1 lot offering 6 parking stalls! These buildings are very well constructed and three out the four units are totally renovated including kitchens and bathrooms. Each 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, two storey unit offers approx. 1100sqft per unit, plus full undeveloped basements, and patio doors to a balcony. Current yearly gross rents are $62,280 and are low…

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June 2022 Market Statistics Update

The big headline for this market report from The Calgary Real Estate Board? The market is starting to shift as sales slow down. 

If you've been putting off listing your home to take advantage of the sellers market conditions, you need to act now. Contact Team Ken Richter today at 403-630-6363 or email Ken@KenRichter.com. 

Here are the highlights from the Calgary Real Estate Board's report, which you can read in full here: 

• "Sales activity in June eased relative to the past several months and with 2,842 sales...the decline was driven by a pullback in detached and semi-detached home sales."
• "This pullback in sales was not met with the same level of pullback in new listings. This caused inventories to trend up over previous months. These…

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Calgary July 2022 Events

Happy Canada Day, Calgary!

This Canada Day we are celebrating how far we have come as a country, those who have fought for our freedom, and each and every one of you who strives to bring more good into this world and embody what it means to be truly Canadian. Canada is not perfect, and celebrating Canada Day does not mean we are celebrating or negating it's imperfections; it means we are lifting up the good, and will continue the work to make Canada a place people are proud to call home. All of us here at Team Ken Richter are very proud to call Canada home! 

July is always a busy month for Calgarians. Not only is it Canada Day and the kickoff to the summer, but Stampede season! This year the Calgary Stampede goes from July 8 - July 17. It is…

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Bee-Friendly Gardening

Our ecosystem is powerful; but fragile. One missing link can set off a catastrophic domino effect, just as when one area of it is thriving, the rest has the opportunity to thrive. One member of this ecosystem is our precious pollinator: the bee. Bees don't simply gather nutrients from flowers for their own honey and hive; they also help to cross-pollinate plants to ensure greenery thrives and continues to regenerate every season. Without bees, our ecosystem would be in serious danger. 

The biggest threat to bees is, believe it or not, us! With more land being developed, natural habitats are lost. With carefully manicured and planned our gardens and lawns, the plants bees need for their nutrients are cut down and plucked like weeds. With insecticide and…

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JUST LISTED!!! 4604 17 Avenue NW

*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to this spacious total of five bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom infill, offering over 2,200 square feet of developed living space on a bright and sunny corner lot!

Recently updated within the last 2 weeks, the renovations feature luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main floor, all brand new carpets, new doors and trim, and recently painted. Very nice white European cupboards with granite counters tops, very bright and open main floor plan. The main floor features a bright and open floor plan flooded with natural light, a half bath/laundry room through the kitchen to the back door opening onto the rear patio. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms including the master…

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JUST LISTED 3916 74 Street NW!!!

Welcome to a very well preserved 2 bedroom plus a den, 865 sqft bungalow on a huge, mature treed and fenced 50x120 R-C2 lot!

Very quiet location close to all levels of schools and Mackintosh Park memorial! The well-preserved hardwood floors are highlighted in the living room, and the wrap-around deck leads to a larger raised deck in the very private rear yard. Also, there is a mechanics dream, a huge 24x24 heated double garage with its own 100amp electrical service separate from the house. This is a great house for the first-time buyer and or hold as an investment for future development in the redeveloping close-in NW area of Bowness. Close to the new Superstore and the new box stores of Trinity Hills, close to the new Farmers Market at Greenwich…

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JUST LISTED!!! 6519 36 Avenue NW

***ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS and or INVESTORS!*** Just listed is a huge 29x229ft R-C2 south rear lot in the heart of Bowness!!

This lot has a lot of potential to build on its current land usage or rezone it to higher density (similar to next door) or use it as is the original 1944 farmhouse or homestead, one and a half story! The house needs some TLC and the seller discloses there is water leaking in the lower level with heavy rains that would require some attention but most of the value is in the massive R-C2 lot!! Close to all shopping including the new Superstore and shops, the new Trinity Hills box stores, the new Farmers Market in Greenwich, a short commute to downtown and easy access west to the mountains. Priced for an immediate sale!! Hurry…

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How to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! 

The Government of Canada writes, "this is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day."

Why June 21st, Summer Solstice? For many Indigenous groups, summer solstice is an important day of celebration and ceremony. Peter Bellegarde, the National Chief of The Assembly of First…

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