Real Estate Blog - Ken Richter

JUST LISTED!!! 4611 72 Street NW

Quality, Quality are only a couple of words to portray the attention to detail, "hands-on built", beautiful new infill on an extra wide quiet street in the heart of Bowness!

The wide open floor plan and 9ft ceilings exudes west facing sunlight which filters into each room. Luxury vinyl planking on main floor adds durability to the wonderful total of 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathroom family home. Many quality features include on the main floor, a huge quartz covered centre island and beer spacious kitchen several built-ins c/w gas fireplace feature wall & separate rear mud room. Upstairs offers 3 good sized bedrooms, a 5-pce main bathroom, beautiful 5 piece spa-like ensuite (c/w huge separate shower & bench seat), huge walk-in closet & several wood…

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Preparing for an Emergency

Calgary is a great city for so many reasons. The people here are hardworking and kind, and the city itself is clean and welcoming. Most importantly--especially to those of us in the real estate industry--the location is incredible. After all, you know what they say: location is everything.

Nestled right between the prairies and the mountains, Calgary is ideal if you like beautiful views and experiencing all four seasons. Another perk of this city's location is that it remains relatively untouched by natural disasters. It is too close to the mountains to get tornadoes, and too far from the sea to get hurricanes. It is not significantly affected by earthquakes, and is not in a hot bed for forest fires. Albeit a little too much snow some winters, Calgary…

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July 2019 Market Statistics

Good news, everyone! We are starting to see a trend emerge: inventory levels are declining, edging off a buyers’ market into more balanced conditions.

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) reports, "for the fourth consecutive month, inventories in the market declined compared to last year. This is due to the combination of improving sales and a decline in new listings." While the market still leans towards benefiting buyers, if supply continues to reduce and sales balance out, we should see really strong conditions.

CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie notes, "we are starting to see reductions in supply across the resale, rental and new-home markets. This adjustment in supply to the lower levels of demand will support more balanced…

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August 2019 Events

August 1 - 31 Legends of Country Music
August 1 - 5 Historic Calgary Week
August 1 Learn to Fish Clinics
August 1 Summer Cider Tasting Series
August 3 Floating Lantern Peace Ceremony
August 5 Tour De Bowness
August 10 YYC Jam and Street Festival
August 10 Art in the Garden
August 10 Four Feet PetFestival
August 10 K-Poppers Festival
August 11 Writer's Guild of Alberta Q&A
August 14 Stand By Training
August 14 Montgomery Lawn Chair Theatre
August 16 - 25 Summer Feast
August 17 Chinatown Street Festival
August 17 Honeyfest
August 22 Rose Bebe
August 22 Milky Way Nights
August 23 Prince House Garden Party
August 24 Montgomery Pooches in the Park
August 25 Brewery & The Beast
August 29 Naloxone Training
August 31 BUMP Festival

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Places to Visit in Calgary

Do you have guests visiting the city and wanting an authentic Calgary experience? Don't miss a beat; check out these ten places around the city that showcase the best of what Calgary has to offer. 

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JUST LISTED!!! #1704 11811 LAKE FRASER Drive SE

Spacious and quiet 2 bed + den unit conveniently located on the ground level is beautifully finished with high end touches including hardwood through out, Italian marble tile and 9'ceilings.

The open plan welcomes all the natural light and views from the beautiful courtyard fill the room. Large island granite counter tops and upgraded stainless steel appliances perfect for entertaining both inside and out on your private walkout patio. Your master suite has a spacious bedroom with a walkthrough closet to a nice 3 piece ensuite. Convenient in-suite laundry & 4-pce bath complete your new home. 2 heated underground parking stalls & a storage locker. This energy efficient concrete building features a geothermal-exchange system with solar panels for…

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Just Listed!!! #607 1900 25A Street SW

Incredible and spacious TOP floor very large and updated 909 soft 2 bedroom apartment condo offering outstanding south/west mountain views from the massive 19' balcony!! 

This well maintained brick incased concrete building is conveniently located close to all amenities including schools, public transit, in the heart of downtown just steps off of trendy 17th Avenue. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with plenty of space for your guests both inside and out. Two large bedrooms and nicely updated 4-pce bath, also offers access to the private roof top terrace. Also features secure underground parking. You won't be disappointed by this unique top floor beauty. Great value hurry on this one!

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JUST LISTED!!! 70 WEST TERRACE ROAD, COCHRANE

Squeaky clean, 3 bedroom semi-detached home, private yard and only 2 blocks to the Bow River! Recently updated, pride of ownership inside and out.

Main level features beautiful hardwood floors, sunny kitchen and dining room, spacious living room, 2 piece bath and main floor laundry. Upper level includes master bedroom w/3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Lower features large family room, den and plenty of storage. Enjoy the patio doors on the main level opening to the huge deck into the private backyard. Close to schools, shopping and parks. Call today for your private viewing!

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JUST LISTED!!! #610 6223 31 AVENUE NW

Very well managed and maintained townhouse complex close to the Bow River bike path system in a quiet area of Bowness!!

Numerous upgrades & pride of ownership seen throughout this three bedroom unit, offering a huge master bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, and developed lower family room. Newer kitchen cabinets and appliances and newer bathrooms. Living room patio doors opens to the private outdoor garden oasis, featuring a covered canopy, patio with heater, numerous plants & vines and storage shed. This unit also features a convenient single carport for those wintery days. Throughout the entire complex has newer windows, shingles, fencing and decks! Very low condo fees. Close to schools and transportation, only mins away from U of C, a short commute to…

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JUST LISTED!!! 2002 HOME RD NW

Opportunity knocks to move into this wonderful 5 bedroom and 3.5 bath affordable home in Montgomery. Newly built in 2018 to maximize open space and functionality with all the high end finishings.

As you enter, who'll notice this homes grandeur with the 10' ceilings that allow all the natural light to pour into the open main floor. With beautiful waterproof engineered hardwood floors, stone counter tops and stainless steel appliances, large island perfect for entertaining. 3 bedrooms upstairs, a master retreat with massive walk in closet and full bathroom oasis, a great 2nd bedroom and a front bedroom for an office or nursery. Te basement has an additional 2 bedrooms and full bath for guests. The basement bar is tucked away for maximum use, in the…

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