Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #53

Nothing quite fills up our homes faster than furniture. A couch here, dresser there, bookshelf in the corner, coffee table by the TV… it all adds up very quickly. The reality is some things, like a bed and a couch, are essentials in any home. However, they also eat up precious space and can make rooms seem small and cluttered.

This becomes an important issue when you try to sell your home. So, what is one to do?

We have two words for you: clever staging. The reality is furniture can be hard to work around. However, by trying some of these tips you can eliminate as many negative side effects as possible. Read on to learn more.

Use your walls. If you can have big pieces of furniture, such as couches and beds, up against a wall instead of…

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Welcome to a very spacious 997 sqft. total of five bedrooms (lower bedrooms require egress windows), two and a half bathroom, semi-attached bungalow on a sunny south fenced lot in a fantastic and quiet inner city location of Montgomery.

The main floor features 3 bedrooms, including the master bedroom c/w a 2-pce ensuite and walk-in closet, plus you can walk out to a rear private south deck. The bright and open living room is highlighted by a beautiful wood-burning fireplace feature wall. The lower level only requires some minor finishing but includes 2 bedrooms, huge recreation room and a 3-pce bath. The low maintenance exterior was replaced not too long ago, including metal siding, eavestroughs and shingles. And here's the BONUS.....a huge…

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Happy, November!

Though the weather may be beautiful, winter is just around the corner. It is supposed to be a mild November and December before a great big freeze in January and February, so make the most of these last two months before the end of the year! Here are some events happening this November to check out: 

Important Dates:
November 7: Daylight Savings Ends
November 11: Remembrance Day
November 28: First Sunday of Advent
November 29: First Day of Hannukkah

Bowness Holiday Craft Fair (November 13-14): MyBowness writes, "stop by the Bowness Holiday Craft Fair to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Local vendors have a wide selection of unique and hand crafted items. Support a local business and the BCA by stopping by. This event is…

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*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7, 2021 - 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to another luxurious custom built infill home by Chandan Homes Ltd. recently completed and ready for a quick possession!


Located on a gorgeous tree lined street in the heart of the close-in NW inner-city community of Hillhurst. Amazing and huge west rear-facing 134 ft. deep lot accommodating a substantially larger building footprint, a much larger garage than the standard infill (including high ceilings) and a much much larger yard!! High-end finishes are a part of the standard features in the amazing wide-open design, featuring a huge window package and a jaw-dropping, sunshine dripping layout from the western exposure. The uncompromising high-end kitchen…

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It is a very good time to be selling a home; at least that's what the experts at the Calgary Real Estate Board are saying!

Their latest report details an excellent summary of what happened in the real estate market this past month. As we head into November and you may be considering buying, selling or investing, make sure you are informed on where the market is at.

Here are some of the highlights from the Calgary Real Estate Board's monthly real estate market statistics report, which you can read in full by clicking here: 

  • "There were 2,186 sales in October, a record high for the month and over 35 per cent higher than longer-term averages."
  • "Year-to-date sales are on pace to hit new record highs and are currently 61 per cent higher than…

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 ***These units are under construction, please be careful when viewing.*** Photos are from a similar build and does not represent the current status of the home. Welcome to one of the few new builds in all of Montgomery currently for sale and under construction!


Another quality and luxurious presale built infill by Chandan Homes Ltd. offering an amazing wide open design featuring a huge window package and a jaw-dropping, sunshine dripping layout. The uncompromising high-end kitchen features a luxurious 16ft quartz island and full height cabinets in the 10ft main floor ceilings. The gorgeous kitchen is accompanied by a high-end stainless appliance package. An amazing great room on the main floor is accentuated by soaring 12ft ceilings, several…

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***These units are under construction, please be careful when viewing.*** Photos are from a similar build and does not represent the current status of the home. Welcome to one of the few new builds in all of Montgomery currently for sale and under construction!


Another quality and luxurious presale built infill by Chandan Homes Ltd. offering an amazing wide open design featuring a huge window package and a jaw-dropping, sunshine dripping layout. The uncompromising high-end kitchen features a luxurious 16ft quartz island and full height cabinets in the 10ft main floor ceilings. The gorgeous kitchen is accompanied by a high end stainless appliance package. An amazing great room on the main floor is accentuated by soaring 12ft ceilings, several…

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Welcome to a fantastic location, across from the homes that back onto the nature reserve escarpment on a quiet street in the heart of Historic Bowness!! The street was originally called Hillside Avenue!

The cottage styled 600 sq.ft. house is located on a massive 50x120 R-C1 lot. You can rebuild or keep the house in its current state but, it will require some cosmetic TLC. There are newer shingles, new 100 amp electrical service and a brand new main water valve! The maple hardwood flooring throughout the main floor adds to the character of this two bedroom bungalow. There is a basement and it is not developable but it is good for storage. The massive private yard is fully fenced. WHY pay rent or pay condo fees when you can own a property in…

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Welcome to a fully developed, over 1,900 sq.ft. of total living space, very clean and well maintained three bedroom, two and a half bathroom duplex styled townhome.


This is a very well run, self-managed complex and they have recently updated the windows and shingles throughout the complex. This unit has upgraded TRIPLE pane windows and a newer composite rear deck. The granite kitchen counters are only a few of the updated features highlighted in this unit. The main floor has a separate eating nook, the living room offers a cozy gas fireplace and patio doors to a large deck that backs onto a green space. The upstairs has 3 good sized bedrooms including a 4-piece ensuite and walk-in closet in the master bedroom. The developed lower level has a…

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The Calgary Farmyard: The Calgary Farmyard has everything your heart could ever desire: baby goats, chickens, bunnies, lamas, mini golf, slides, fair-style games, a tractor pull, miniature train, corn maze, zip-line, snacks, drinks, a pumpkin patch and more! Throughout the yard are Instagram-worthy picture set ups, complete with all the rustic, autumnal charm everyone loves. While the ticket price is on the higher side at around $20/person (depending on the day and time), once you're inside the grounds, everything but food and pumpkin purchases are included. You could spend an entire afternoon and never run out of things to do. Check them out! Get your tickets here!

Ghoul's Night Out: Calgary's Heritage Park has always done an incredible job of…

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