Real Estate Blog - Calgary Homes For Sale

Considerations For Your Big Move

There is so much to remember when you are moving. This is why it is so important to be working with Ken Richter, your trusted real estate professional! Ken's expertise can help ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible on the transaction side, so you have the headspace to focus on all the other little details.

Here is a list of some things to remember and take into careful consideration as you begin the moving process:

Organizing your Move

• Get estimates from different moving companies to see what works best for your budget. Make sure you also read their online reviews to ensure you've found high quality movers. Two weeks before your move call and confirm the date and time they will be arriving.

• Sell, give away, and discard…

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Advantages of Summer House Hunting

Summertime is right around the corner, and is a favourite season for home buyers. The warmer months have so many advantages that make finding a property a fun and fruitful endeavor! 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…

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June 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the great events happening this summer!

June 6-27 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons
June 8-August 10 Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Friends - The One with Ace Ventura
June 14 La Fille Mal Gardee
June 15 Neighbour Day
June 15-16 Heritage Park Children's Festival
June 15-16 Wings and Wheels at The Hanger Flight Museum
June 16 Father's Day
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 Snoop Dogg: Cali to Canada Tour
June 22 Midsummer Masquerade
June 23 Wordfest Presents: Carley Fortune
June 27-29 Sound Atlas Music Festival
July 1 Canada Day 

What are you most looking forward to?

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Tips for Managing Your Vacation Property

With summer right around the corner, the market for vacation rentals is heating up!

If you own a vacation property that you rent out, it is likely already booked for the summer. Most properties get booked well ahead of time, with a few vacancies that last-minute shoppers can snag if they’re lucky. This is perfect for property owners, because it allows you a chance to get prepared ahead of time. After all, you want to be able to enjoy your summer, too!

Here are some tips for getting prepared for the busy season:

1. Mark your calendar! Whatever system you use to track your daily activities for your personal life, make sure to add notes of what is happening with the rental. This way you don’t have to cross-check calendars, and you are always…

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JUST LISTED: 7232 Bow Crescent NW

Welcome to the largest single river lot on the Bow River in the entire city! This massive 3-acre legacy family estate boasts a 240-foot-wide frontage and extends 600 feet deep. Nestled in a mature, tree-lined, and very private setting, this property retains the original charm of a 1930s farmhouse.

Check out the aerial video tour of this amazing property! You can build your dream estate home or explore the potential to subdivide (subject to city permit approvals) into multiple river estate lots. This property is situated in a truly remarkable river location, surrounded by multi-million dollar homes along the beautiful Bow Crescent.

Only four streets in all of Calgary are deeded right to the high-water mark of the river, offering the ultimate…

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JUST LISTED: 7319 37 Avenue NW

Custom, Custom, Custom! Welcome to one of the few select custom-built homes constructed in this era, right here in Bowness!

Situated on a premium R-C2 zoned location, this massive 50x121 south rear lot offers spectacular views, located across from a large playground and two schools. It's very rare to find an expansive, 1,275 sqft fully finished bungalow that has been meticulously maintained and showcases true pride of ownership. This home offers a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, highlighted by numerous upgrades.

The main floor features a large kitchen/dining room area with beautiful oak cabinets, three good-sized bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom with a full 4-piece ensuite. The fully finished lower level is highlighted by a…

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How To Get The Best Deal in A Competitive Market

Finding a good deal in today’s competitive real estate market in Calgary, AB sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The Calgary market is booming, and it’s not predicted to slow down anytime soon.

In the Calgary Real Estate Board’s latest report, they note, “With a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 83 per cent and a months of supply of less than one month, conditions continue to favour the seller, driving further price gains in the market. In April, the unadjusted total residential benchmark price reached $603,700, a one per cent gain over last month and nearly 10 per cent higher than last year's levels. Price gains occurred across all property types and districts of the city. The strongest price growth occurred in the more affordable districts of the…

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JUST LISTED: 3412 Bonita Crescent NW

Open house Thursday May 16th 3-5pm and Saturday May 18th 1:30-4pm. 

Welcome to a cherished family home, lovingly maintained by long-time owners for almost 50 years, now awaiting the next generation to enjoy!

Located on a fantastic and quiet crescent, this home sits on a manicured, oversized 55ft wide lot that exudes pride of ownership. Special features of this fully developed home include a total of 4 bedrooms, beautiful hardwood flooring (under carpet), a separate dining area, and a large country kitchen.

The lower level offers the 4th bedroom (requires an egress window), a large recreation/family room, a spacious den, a dry bar, a sauna, and an electric fireplace. Additionally, the property includes a large 23x22 double…

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JUST LISTED: 4407 Bowness Road NW

Attention all builders and developers! Here's the one you've been waiting for! Just listed is a massive 50x120 M-CG lot, zoned for building multi-family units, with a south walk-out in the heart of the inner city!

Montgomery is one of the most progressive inner-city rebuilding communities in all of northwest Calgary! This lovely four-bedroom, four-level split family home has been meticulously maintained by one owner for 60 years. Special features include gorgeous hardwood flooring in the main living and dining areas, 12ft vaulted ceilings on the main floor, and three bedrooms on the main floor. The upper living room offers nice views of the Children's Hospital. The lower level features a family room with an electric fireplace, the…

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JUST LISTED: 8121 47 Avenue NW

Welcome to two custom-built semi-detached homes, each complete with legal suites. These fully developed infill homes offer a total of three bedrooms up and a two-bedroom lower suite per side, constructed by a quality local builder in a fantastic west Bowness location!

These two homes boast 2,960 sqft of luxurious living space, featuring fine accoutrements and finishing details that will delight even the most discerning buyers. The main floor showcases a gorgeous, sun-drenched open floor plan with soaring 9ft ceilings and an exceptional chef's kitchen, including a stainless steel appliance package and an eleven-foot quartz-covered center island.

Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a convenient laundry room with a sink, and a…

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