Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Ken Richter's Blog | Page #67

 

Spectacular character home featuring a three-bedroom, 1122 sqft bungalow on a large mature pie shaped treed lot backing onto beautiful Bowness Park!! Original maple floors throughout the main floor, wide baseboards and an ornate claw tub are only a few of the numerous character features in this house!


Upstairs also features large windows accentuating the beautiful Bowness Park views. The lower level is was recently updated including a new bathroom. There is an oversized single attached garage plus onsite parking. Fantastic location only a short walk to the Bow River and off-lease area of Bowmont Park, right at your doorstep are numerous biking and walking paths, close to U of C, Foothills & Children's Hospitals, a short commute downtown,…

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Welcome to the most prolific and magnificent river view locations in the entire city has to offer!! This secluded legacy estate property features a massive 74ft x 231ft (over a third of an acre) on the Bow River frontage and is seldom offered for sale in this fantastic NW inner-city location.


This fine estate property is prime for redeveloping as a single-detached home along the banks of the Bow River with no worries of flooding! The south west river views are spectacular and a new two-storey would also have amazing mountain and Canada Olympic views! There is currently a 1500sqft older bungalow in need of TLC and a large double garage but (Mostly Land value). An amazing inner-city location only a few steps to Bowmont and Shouldice parks,…

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February is the month of love. Typically Calgary has tons of events to help relieve Calgarians of their winter hibernation and draw them outside, but this year continues to be different as we keep conscious of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. In that vein, many events being held this month are at limited capacity or are being held online. While this may be different, we encourage you to still attend in whatever ways you can. Here are some of the events happening across the city this month, and some other helpful links:

February 11-28 || Chinook Blast Winter Festival || The official website writes, "Calgary – come outside, bring your small cohort and enjoy the vibrancy of our city this winter. You’re not afraid of a little cold, are you? Local…

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The title of the Calgary Real Estate Board's latest report on the Calgary housing market is: "January sales signal strong start to 2021!"

On that positive note, here are some of the highlights from their summary:

  • January sales were the highest they have ever been since January 2014. Considering the year we just came out of, this is an incredibly positive indicator of a stronger market and recovering economy. 
  • Improved sales were recorded in all home categories, from affordable single bedroom condos to sprawling luxury estates.
  • Chief Calgary Real Estate Board Economist Ann-Marie Lurie notes, "Discount lending rates are exceptionally low, which is likely attracting all types of buyers back into the market. New listings in the market were…

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Welcome to a fully updated 1300sqft and fully developed, five bedroom, 3 and half baths (including a 4-pce en-suite) town home in an amazing river valley location. Directly across from the historic Hextall Park and the river beyond!!


Enjoy a stroll or bike along the numerous river pathways right at your doorstep. Some of the updated features include a newer furnace and hot water tank in the recently completed lower level. The upstairs features three good sized bedrooms, remodelled 4-pce bath and 4pce en-suite, a large master bedroom including a walk-in closet and patio doors to a small balcony. The main floor offers a fully remodelled kitchen including full height cabinets, a centre breakfast island and a 2nd set of patio doors to a small…

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Yesterday the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) held their annual forecast, giving insight into what we can expect from the real estate market in 2021.

Their report was incredibly positive, which is good news to anyone looking to buy, sell or invest! 2020 was a difficult year for Calgarians, which was reflected in the real estate market. However, in the last quarter there were major improvements.  

Here are some of the highlights from their report:

  • CREB® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie says, "It is expected some of the momentum recorded at the end of 2020 will continue into 2021, fueled by exceptionally low lending rates and pent-up demand... sales are expected to rise by nearly five per cent on an annual basis in 2021."
  • "Calgary did…

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Welcome to a very well maintained complex the Horizon Village Varsity, in a very quiet enclave of Varsity Acres. This well maintained and updated end unit villa-style 1160sqft bungalow will be sure to please the 50 plus buyer!!


Very functional kitchen and breakfast nook pears through patio doors onto a bright and sunny south exposure large deck and a private manicured rear yard! This immaculate home offers on the main floor, a good-sized master bedroom including a 2pce en-suite, 2nd bedroom/den, separate informal dining area, a large living room, and main floor laundry. The partially developed lower level features a huge recreation room and 3-piece bath, plus a lot of storage and could be modified to enhance the living space. There is gas on…

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Welcome to the big, beautiful world of real estate! We are so excited to have you here. What a way to kick off 2021!

If you are looking to buy a home, you have come to the right spot. With thirty plus years of experience helping people buy and sell homes all across the city, Ken Richter is the perfect person to make your home-sweet-home dreams come true. We would love to sit down (virtually, of course) with you and begin the conversation on what you are looking for and how Team Ken Richter can help you get there. Contact Ken directly at 403-630-6363 to set that up.

In the meantime, take a moment to explore our website. It's not just here to look pretty: it's here to be an invaluable resource. Here is a brief breakdown of all the exciting content…

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People are faced with two options when it comes to home sweet home: buying or renting. For some the choice is easy: they can either afford to purchase a property or they can’t so they choose to rent instead. However, in some cases people are on the cusp of either signing a new long-term lease or making a down payment on a home and beginning to pay a mortgage. What are the pros and cons to each decision? Read on so you can make an informed decision about something that will have a massive impact on your future (no pressure)!

Pros to Buying Your Own Property:

  • You get to start building up good credit by making monthly mortgage payments.

  • You are investing in something long-term that one day you can sell to get your money back (plus…

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The real estate market has certainly changed in Calgary, Alberta -- especially for sellers. While for a long time the market was flooded with excess inventory from an economic downturn, COVID-19 cleared the slate and has left a distinct shortage in properties available to potential buyers. This won't last long, so act now! 

If you have been considering listing your home, now is a great time to do so! Contact Ken Richter directly at 403-630-6363 or email him at Ken@KenRichter.com. With 30+ years of experience working in the real estate market, Ken has helped sellers of all kinds in all areas of the city find the right buyer at the right time at the right price. Looking for more information? Check out our home sellers page by clicking here. Whether…

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