Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #47

It's still a little chilly outside, which means that most of us would rather be curled up inside with a warm drink instead of out in the cold. While temperatures are expected to rise soon, you can never be too weary when it comes to weather in Calgary, Alberta. Our friendly groundhog Phil may have promised winter was at it's end, but that does not mean our toes will be thawing anytime soon. For now, we're going to keep our sweaters on.

During cold winters a fun pastime is scrolling through Pinterest, dreaming of all the fun projects you can do once it is warm enough outside. This is especially true when it comes to home renovations, which most people tend to complete during the summer months before a big freeze. After all, most home renovations…

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Many people choose to list their home in the springtime. The reasons to are plenty: the warmer weather makes it easier for prospective buyers to visit, curb appeal significantly improves when the dirty snow has melted away, and more people have flexibility in time off from work and school to prepare for an eventual move. Springtime is always the busiest season of the Calgary real estate market, and this year won't be an exception! 

Are you ready to make your move? Here are some tips on getting ready to sell your home this spring:

  1. Get on top of your spring cleaning! Listing your home for sale is the perfect opportunity to really deep clean your home. Move everything out of the way get in all the nooks and cranies. Cleaning well is an art form.…

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Long time owner is offering for sale, a pride of ownership inside and out, a total of 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 946 sqft bungalow!


Located on an oversized, huge 54ft wide south (multi family zoned) R-CG CORNER LOT!! The immaculate interior offers beautiful oak cabinets in the country kitchen, a bright bay window in the main living room, updated bathrooms and an updated electrical panel. The large private fenced yard includes an exposed aggregate cement partially covered patio, newer acrylic siding on the house and garage. Also features a large double, heated detached garage! Very quiet location close to 3 schools, a short walk to the new Superstore, close to the Trinity Hills box stores, Greenwich's new farmers market and two hospitals, U of…

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Welcome to this wonderful, very well maintained by the current owner for 42 years, a very large 1133sqft bungalow on a massive M-C1 (multi-family zoning) 50 x 120 south rear lot backing onto two playgrounds for two schools!!


Don't let the Bowness Road address dissuade you from looking at this one - there is a large setback and green space between this property and the main road. This is a recently updated, 3 bedroom bungalow featuring newer windows, newer shingles, maintenance-free exterior, beautiful hardwood flooring plus a manicured rear yard!! There is an oversized, double detached garage, 220-volt wiring plus convenient RV parking. Very private fenced rear yard (the hot tub is excluded) and a large sunny south deck. This is an excellent…

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An Open House is the time for your home to shine. Help it shine by removing anything that may distract potential buyers from how beautiful your property is. Here are some items we recommend taking out of sight for the big day:

1). Clutter: We all have it, no matter how minimalistic our tastes are. Gather any extra clutter on countertops, bedside tables, shelves, etc. that does not serve a staging purpose and tuck it away. Whether you put it in bins beneath the stairs or stuffed into dresser drawers, make sure it is out of sight. Remember that Open House etiquette is that people will open doors, but not drawers.

2). Linens: Make sure that any towels, dishcloths, rags, etc. are put away. It does not matter if they are clean or not; throw them in…

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***OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, March 20, 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to a wonderful and very well maintained three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom two-story offering approx. 1,800 sqft of developed living space in a great Abbeydale location!


Featuring a large 4, 800 sqft lot, plus a single attached garage, a private patio and a fenced rear yard. The main floor features a large bright living room, a spacious eat-in kitchen and a 2-pce bathroom. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms, a 4pce bathroom and a small office/desk space. In addition, the lower level includes a family room and a second office space, the partially finished basement has lots of potential to build up some future “sweat equity.” Upgrades include newer shingles replaced about 5 years ago and the…

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Welcome to a totally renovated from top to bottom, inside and out with a total of four bedrooms, three full and one-half bathroom, walkout hillside bungalow on the sunny escarpment in the great inner-city area of Montgomery!!


Very quiet location sitting on huge 50x120ft lot offering great south river valley and escarpment views!! Tired of looking at the "cookie-cutter" infills.... then have a look at the long list of brand new features in this approx. 2,100 sqft of total brand new development! The new and totally remodelled bungalow has undergone very modern updates that include: a gorgeous custom kitchen with a European flair (designed and installed by Custom Edge Finishing) huge 7ft x 5ft waterfall quartz centre island, vaulted ceilings were…

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"High on the Hill" surrounded by parks...Montalban & Bowmont Parks!!


Welcome to this unique enclave of Montgomery offering amazing south river and escarpment views from this very spacious 1,300 sqft walk-out bungalow! The main floor great room features numerous large windows exuding light into every corner of the main floor. Throughout the main floor features beautiful real hardwood and softwood flooring, cozy gas fireplace feature wall in the great room, a covered front veranda off the great room as well, two good sized bedrooms and the master bedroom includes a 4-pce en-suite. The finished walk-out lower level has an illegal self-contained one bedroom suite or mortgage helper with its own furnace!! The lower level has its own private patio…

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If you're looking for something a little funky, even eclectic.....welcome to a modern, updated and fully developed three bedroom Bi-level on a huge 50x120 R-C1 totally fenced, private rear yard in the heart of historic Bowness!


The upstairs features an open concept including a newer contemporary kitchen and breakfast bar, a newer 4-piece bath, plus several other upgrades over the years that compliment the unique flair of this exciting property! The beautiful enclosed deck off the kitchen highlights and increases the functionality of the kitchen in this three-season room. The fully developed, walk-out basement offers a 5-piece bath and convenient space-saving Murphy bed, wet bar and a large recreation room. Check out the sauna/gazebo in the rear…

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Here's a great opportunity for investors and first time home buyers to own a very spacious 1,060 sqft fully developed, Bi-level half duplex on a quiet street in need of some cosmetic TLC!!!


An excellent opportunity to build up some "sweat equity!" Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and its own upstairs laundry plus a bonus is the fully developed lower level offers a fully self-contained 2 bedroom illegal suite down with its own laundry!! A wide open and bright floor plan offers a large country kitchen that leads to a large balcony. The basement has huge and bright updated windows, a large kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space & bright living/dining areas. Excellent location close to COP, Greenwich Farmers Market, Trinity Hills box stores, a…

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