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Real Estate


The search for a new home can be exciting! You are starting a new chapter; and you want to do everything in your power to make sure it is a good one. This is why it's important to keep an eye out for red flags when conducting your home search. Your real estate professional will be able to help with this, but here are some general things to keep an eye on: 

A Lack of Photos: Listing photos are all about showing off a property. Some listings will have thirty plus photos. Others? Not so much... A lack of photos can sometimes mean there is a lack of a good home to show off. They may show the outside only, or just the kitchen. It could be those were the only photos available, but usually it means the rest of the property doesn't show as well. It's always…

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The big headline for this market report from The Calgary Real Estate Board? The market is starting to shift as sales slow down. 

If you've been putting off listing your home to take advantage of the sellers market conditions, you need to act now. Contact Team Ken Richter today at 403-630-6363 or email Ken@KenRichter.com. 

Here are the highlights from the Calgary Real Estate Board's report, which you can read in full here: 

  • "Sales activity in June eased relative to the past several months and with 2,842 sales...the decline was driven by a pullback in detached and semi-detached home sales."
  • "This pullback in sales was not met with the same level of pullback in new listings. This caused inventories to trend up over previous months. These…

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*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 1:30-4:00 pm *** Welcome to this spacious total of five bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom infill, offering over 2,200 square feet of developed living space on a bright and sunny corner lot!


Recently updated within the last 2 weeks, the renovations feature luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main floor, all brand new carpets, new doors and trim, and recently painted. Very nice white European cupboards with granite counters tops, very bright and open main floor plan. The main floor features a bright and open floor plan flooded with natural light, a half bath/laundry room through the kitchen to the back door opening onto the rear patio. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms including the master…

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Welcome to a very well preserved 2 bedroom plus a den, 865 sqft bungalow on a huge, mature treed and fenced 50x120 R-C2 lot!


Very quiet location close to all levels of schools and Mackintosh Park memorial! The well-preserved hardwood floors are highlighted in the living room, and the wrap-around deck leads to a larger raised deck in the very private rear yard. Also, there is a mechanics dream, a huge 24x24 heated double garage with its own 100amp electrical service separate from the house. This is a great house for the first-time buyer and or hold as an investment for future development in the redeveloping close-in NW area of Bowness. Close to the new Superstore and the new box stores of Trinity Hills, close to the new Farmers Market at Greenwich…

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***ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS and or INVESTORS!*** Just listed is a huge 29x229ft R-C2 south rear lot in the heart of Bowness!!


This lot has a lot of potential to build on its current land usage or rezone it to higher density (similar to next door) or use it as is the original 1944 farmhouse or homestead, one and a half story! The house needs some TLC and the seller discloses there is water leaking in the lower level with heavy rains that would require some attention but most of the value is in the massive R-C2 lot!! Close to all shopping including the new Superstore and shops, the new Trinity Hills box stores, the new Farmers Market in Greenwich, a short commute to downtown and easy access west to the mountains. Priced for an immediate sale!! Hurry…

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*** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday / Sunday, June 18 & 19 - 1:30-4:00 pm *** GREAT VALUE. Wonderful, Truman built, 3 storey, Noble executive townhome in Calgary's University District available for purchase.

This developing, 7000 unit, community (1100 units so far) has a shopping / entertainment area within walking distance with stores / entertainment / dining facilities like Save-On-Foods, Scotiabank, Cineplex, Five Guys, and YYC Cycle to name a few. This air-conditioned townhome with modern decor and open layout has 3 bedrooms (some with balconies) and 2-1/2 baths with a rooftop terrace / composite deck with panoramic views of Nose Hill - great for sun-tanning or BBQs in the summer. Off the kitchen, there is a patio as well. Many upgrades have been…

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We’ve said it before, and we will say it again: right now Calgary is in the midst of an incredible hot real estate market. Houses are selling quickly, and there is not enough inventory to meet the intense demand of consumers. While we are already starting to see things cool off, experts are predicting the market will remain hot right through to the end of the summer before going back to a more normal conditions.

If you’re in the market to buy a house, this is a challenging time. We are in a Sellers Market, which means market conditions are favouring the seller over the buyer. This is the case because there are more buyers than sellers, resulting in limited inventory that is selling quickly and way over asking price. Does this mean you should put off…

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We have been excited to bring you positive news from the real estate market for the last year. Calgary has been in such a hot market, it's been more important than ever for buyers, sellers, and investors to stay informed. One of the ways we help you stay knowledgeable is by presenting you with the highlights of the Calgary Real Estate Board's monthly summery.

Without further ado, here are some highlights from their May report, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "While activity in the market slowed down in May with 3,071 sales, levels are still slightly higher than last year’s record high and are far stronger than typical levels of activity recorded in May." (The Calgary Real Estate Board)
  • "While inventory remains well below…

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Another brand new quality build by Chandan Homes Ltd. THIS UNIT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.


The builder is willing to sell at this time of the construction phase to accommodate some of the buyer's modifications or wish list "to make it their own home". **Please note interior photos are from a similar build and are only for buyer reference** 2022 Taxes are not assessed** An amazing inner city, south rear exposed lot and location in the heart of Montgomery. Close to Market Mall, U of C, two hospitals are within walking distance, Bowmont, Shouldice and Edworthy parks are only a short stroll away, a short commute to downtown and easy access west to the mountains! There is a $15000 appliance package from Trail Appliances. Kitchenaide package excluding…

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If you're like many Calgarians this spring, you may be in the market for a home!

First things first, make sure to contact us today at 403-630-6363 or email Ken@KenRichter.com. We would love to help you find your dream home. Let our experience be your advantage as you navigate this incredibly hot market. When it comes to finding a great home sweet home, we can help you filter through the listings and advise on if a home really is the dream it claims to be.

There are also things you should be looking for specifically. Here are some areas to watch for:

  1. The Neighbourhood: A great home in a bad neighbourhood does not exist. Why? Because the neighbourhood you live in is just as important as the house itself. We never recommend compromising on…

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