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About Me: Ken Richter

For today’s post we wanted to highlight Ken Richter! He is the man behind Team Ken Richter, is loved by many Calgarians, and is responsible for wonderful contributions made to our city and the world of real estate.

Ken Richter is a native Calgarian who has witnessed the changes to this beautiful city and been part of making them happen. He originally followed his father’s footsteps by joining the International Union of Ironworkers Association. He worked as a  journeyman in the ironworkers trade, and is proud to say he was part of building Calgary’s existing skyline.

In 1985, Ken changed directions and launched his real estate career. When asked why he did this, Ken said that he “always had an interest in real estate.” He was fascinated by the…

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The House Hunt: What To Look For

Finding a home: no one is naive enough to think it is going to be easy. Negotiations, research, setting up meetings–it all takes time and dedication. However, if you are willing to put in the work, you will reap the rewards of searching thoughtfully and diligently.

This is why having a good Real Estate agent is so incredibly important! You need someone who cares about your future home just as much as you do. They are going to bring the experience, expertise, and organization you need to make your house hunt a success! Team Ken Richter is very excited to journey with you, and we promise to work with you every step of the way!

We also have two big tips and tricks that you can be applying in your search to find your dream home. These are simple things…

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Real Estate Terminology

On this blog we use a lot of terminology that is specific to the real estate market! This terminology comes from the many years of experience Team Ken Richter has working in this industry.

The posts where you may have noticed these unfamiliar terms the most are our monthly statistics reports! These are the reports we create with help from CREB to keep you up to date on what is going on in the world of real estate! However, no matter what post it is, we want to make sure every one is clear and understandable!

That is why today we thought it would be good to share some real estate terminology with you! Here are our top five most commonly used terms, and what they mean:

1). Inventory: This may seem fairly straight-forward, but just to clarify, when…

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January 2015 Statistics

It is that time of year again, folks! The new month is here, bringing a number of changes: the end to Target, the beginning of chocolate roses and adorable cards, the start of the last round of episodes for television shows. What else is new and exciting? The real estate market!

You won’t get details on February until next month. However, by understanding what happened last month, you will be able to make intellectual predictions about what the market could look like this month. That is why each month we post the previous month’s stats. You will be able to start identifying trends and recognizing changes. Without further ado, here are the statistics from January:

Without dancing around the subject, the news is that January was not an especially good…

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New Neighbourhoods in YYC

Calgary is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada right now. Yes, everyone wants to come so they can work in the oil field. However, people are drawn to Calgary for so much more.

Calgary is not just a city, it is a community. It is a massive network of people who value culture, art, history, innovation, and, of course, the wild, wild west. Not only are the people here beautiful, but the landscape is, too. We get the best of all words: prairies, foothills, and the gorgeous Rocky Mountains. Anyone who lives in Calgary considers themselves a lucky ambassador of one of the best cities in the country.

Residence in Calgary is in high demand, giving it a booming real estate market that continues to have hundreds of homes added to the inventory each…

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2015 Market Predictions

CREB has been working hard to compile Calgary’s Real Estate statistics in order to help YOU make informed decisions. They have gathered information from 2014 that can give you insight into 2015 and enable you to forecast where the market is headed and how you can harness trends to your advantage.

The official report can be found at the link at the bottom of this article, but we have summarized some of the key points for you here. Make sure you check out areas that relate to you and your home! This kind of insight can make a world of a difference when it comes to making decisions about one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

To recap what went on in 2014, the Calgary real estate market moved in a really positive direction!…

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November Statistics

The month of November is always a gap month between fall festivities and Halloween gimmicks, and wintertime activities and Christmas celebrations! November seems to have flown by this year, much to the delight of everyone who dreams of time off work and school. While the Christmas season is well underway, complete with constant carols and ads for the perfect gift, there is one last thing from November that we need to take care of: the Calgary real estate statistics.

The Calgary real estate scene has been a seller’s market for a long time now: with a low number of properties on the market, sellers are at the advantage because they do not have an incredible amount of competition. Rather, buyers had to compete in order to win the bid on the properties…

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October 2014 Statistics

It is that time of the month, again! Calgary Real Estate market statistics are in!

Ready to skim this article? Here is why you should keep reading: knowing the market statistics will help you understand why the market is the way it is, allowing you to make informed decisions. Whether you are a buyer, seller, investor, or agent, understanding what the market looks like currently is incredibly important.

Rather than tell you a bunch of numbers that you probably will not remember, we have done some research and found the key points you should be aware of. Ready? Let’s learn some statistics!

The condominium apartment sector saw double-digit gains, which increased the resale market for residential housing! Condominium apartment listings increased by…

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Bowness & Montgomery

Avenue Magazine polled their readers recently, asking them if they believed their neighborhood had high property value.
The responses were complied and guess who made the top of the list? Montgomery and Bowness!

Both neighborhoods are ones that Team Ken Richter has been specializing in for years. With plenty of experience, Ken leads the way as not only one of Montgomery and Bowness’ top realtors, but one of Calgary’s top realtors. Why does Team Ken Richter like these communities so much? Here are some highlights of each:

Montgomery: Montgomery was rated number one in Avenue Magazine’s article! This does not surprise us at all—it is a fantastic neighborhood with loads to offer! With a rich history as one of Calgary’s first notable neighborhoods,…

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Finding The Perfect Neighbourhood

Buying a house is such an incredibly important decision. It is not something that homeowners do on the fly—any potential home needs to be investigated thoroughly and must be thoughtfully pursued. After all, a home is not simply four walls and a roof. A home is the garden in the backyard, the reading nook in the master bedroom, the driveway for basketball, the residents in the houses down the street, the stores and schools close by, everything that would be contained in your immediate surroundings. Remember: buying a home is not just about the property, it is about the neighborhood.

Calgary is an amazing city that is inclusive of everyone and every type of family. However, some neighborhoods cater to certain homeowners over others! Whether you have just…

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