Buying

Buying

September has a way of prompting change. As you settle back into your fall routine, you may find yourself looking around and realizing that your current home doesn't quite fit anymore. Maybe you've been dreaming about an extra bedroom, a shorter commute, a bigger backyard, a completely different neighbourhood, or simply a fresh start.

If you’re considering selling your current home, your first step is contact Ken Richter, your local real estate professional. Ken can help you determine what your home is worth, and how the current real estate market trend will impact your experience. Ken’s experience is your advantage in Calgary real estate!

Next you’re going to prepare your home for the sale. Take a walk through your home with a buyer's…

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Summertime is here, and is a favourite season for home buyers. The warmer months have so many advantages that make finding a property a fun and fruitful endeavour. Here are the top reasons why summer is a great time to search for your dream home:

  • More inventory! The real estate market tends to be more active in the summer, leading to a higher number of available listings. Sellers often wait until the warmer months to list their homes, resulting in a greater variety of properties to choose from. This increased inventory can enhance your chances of finding a home that meets all your criteria.
  • More potential! Homes tend to look their best during the summer. Gardens are in full bloom, lawns are green, and outdoor spaces are inviting. This…

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The Calgary, Alberta spring real estate market is competitive, as buyers, sellers, and investors come out of hibernation to make their move. The Calgary Real Estate Board recently reported, “there were 1,881 sales in March, up from the previous month,” showing that market activity is already hot! Midway through April, this trend continues.

In busy real estate markets like this one, homes often receive multiple competing offers. This means there is more than one interested party, leaving the seller to choose which offer best meets their needs. You might think that sellers will always default to accept the higher sum of money, but this isn’t always the case. Sellers also have needs.

If you are a buyer navigating a competitive market, here are some…

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March in Calgary always feels like a fresh start. The days are getting longer, the snow is slowly beginning to melt, and the real estate market is coming out of hibernation.

Wise buyers, sellers, and investors are also beginning to stretch their limbs and get ready for a busy spring real estate market. Here is exactly what they are doing to get ahead, and what you can do to join them:

Sellers are preparing their property to be listed now instead of waiting until April. This includes decluttering and depersonalizing early, tackling small repairs, booking services like cleaners and other maintenance professionals, and beginning to stage. They are looking at their home from the perspective of a buyer to ensure it is desirable, and already working…

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While spring often gets all the attention in real estate, some of the most serious and motivated buyers quietly begin their home search in Wintertime. In Calgary’s market, this early start can offer strategic advantages that many casual shoppers miss.

If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, here’s why the Winter might be the smartest time to begin:

  1. Winter Buyers Are Intentional Buyers: Most people browsing listings in winter aren’t just “looking for fun.” The holidays are over, routines are back in place, and buyers are focused on real goals—relocation, upsizing, downsizing, or purchasing their first home. Starting in winter gives buyers time to move thoughtfully instead of rushing decisions later in the year.
  2. Motivated Sellers…

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As the New Year begins, many people start setting goals and planning for the future. For prospective homebuyers in Calgary, January is an excellent time to dive into the real estate market. While winter may seem like an unconventional season to buy a home, it offers unique advantages that make it worth considering:

  1. Less Competition: One of the biggest advantages of house hunting in January is reduced competition. Many buyers wait until the spring or summer months to start their search, leaving the winter market less crowded. With fewer people bidding on homes, you’re more likely to secure your dream property at a competitive price.
  2. More Negotiating Power: Because the real estate market tends to slow down in the winter, sellers may be more…

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The community of Bowness is a beautiful place to live, work, and play. In the springtime flowers line the shop fronts, in the summer the park comes alive, and in the fall the community embraces every beautiful holiday. Most beautiful of all is Bowness in the wintertime. While others may see winter as a period of cold, dark days, in Bowness it is simply another beautiful season to be embraced. Wintertime is Bowness is safe and welcoming, offering small-town charm and accessibility unlike any other area of the city.

Here are our top 5 reasons for loving wintertime in Bowness:

Excellent Road & Pathway Maintenance: Arguably the worst part of the winter season is how difficult it makes traveling anywhere. Thankfully in Bowness, this complication is…

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When the leaves start to turn and kids head back to class, schools suddenly become one of the biggest factors shaping real estate decisions. For many families, fall is not just about pumpkins and cozy sweaters—it’s about finding the best place for your child to get an education. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, proximity to schools plays a huge role in the fall real estate market.

Being close to schools offers families many advantages. First, neighbourhoods with schools often offer stronger community ties, sports programs, and after-school activities. These services give children a chance to make friends and build their own community within the neighbourhoods, leading to better socialization. The other big advantage is, simply,…

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When people think about real estate, spring is the season that usually comes to mind. However, here in Calgary, August might just be one of the best times of year to buy a home. The pace of the market changes, inventory looks different, and buyers gain opportunities that aren’t always available during the competitive spring rush.

If you’ve been considering purchasing a home in Calgary, here’s why August could be your sweet spot:

  1. Less Competition: Spring and early summer are notorious for bidding wars in Calgary. Families want to settle before school starts, and inventory often gets snapped up quickly. By August, the market cools down. With less buyers to compete with, you will have more time to make a decision without feeling the rush at…

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Moving is never a small task—but moving in the height of summer can make it feel like a marathon in the desert. While Calgary’s summer season offers beautiful blue skies and warm prairie breezes, the temperatures can spike quickly, turning your moving day into a sweaty, exhausting event. But with a bit of planning and the right strategy, you can keep cool (literally and figuratively) during your summer move.

First, plan to begin your move early in the day. In Calgary, summer temperatures tend to rise rapidly by midday. Plan to begin your move as early in the morning as possible, ideally before 9 a.m. Not only is it cooler, but traffic is often lighter too—especially if you're moving on a weekday. If you are using movers, they will also appreciate…

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