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You have likely read before that the spring is a great time to buy or sell a home in Calgary, Alberta. This is a popular phrase many real estate professionals use, and we are here to tell you that the rumors are true! Spring is indeed a great time to buy or sell a home. Here are some of the reasons why:

For Buyers:

  • Many homes get listed in the spring, which means you need to be ready to scoop up a great property before it is sold. With such a competitive market right now, buyers need to be one step ahead of everyone else in order to secure a property. Contact Team Ken Richter today to get poised to buy!
  • The weather is better! Simply put, it is easier to navigate going to viewings, booking inspections, and more when the weather is nice. As…

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St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and we can't wait to bask in a little Irish luck! Calgary, Alberta may be a wee bit far from Ireland (6,600 KM separate Calgary and Dublin!), there are still plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day right here in the city! For those looking for some inspiration, here are some recommendations:

  • Spend the day at St. Patrick's Island! It just seems obvious, doesn't it? St. Patrick's Island is full of parks, pathways, art installations, and more. Rent a scooter or take a stroll. The trees are starting to bud and greener pastures are on the horizon, so get a head start on enjoying the fresh spring air by spending the day basking in it. 
  • Check out an Irish Pub! Calgary is home to so many Irish pubs,…

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As the flowers bloom and the weather warms, it's not just nature that's getting a fresh start—homebuyers are also on the lookout for new beginnings. Spring is an ideal time to sell your home, and a thorough spring cleaning can make your property even more appealing to potential buyers. You're going to want to clean it either way, so here are some tips to help give your home a fresh start:

  1. Declutter! Start by decluttering every room in your home. Remove any items that are not essential or that you no longer use. This includes old furniture, decorations, and personal items. Decluttering will not only make your home look more spacious and inviting to prospective buyers, but it will help you ensure you don't pack up and haul items you don't want in…

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Here in Calgary, Alberta, Spring is the beautiful redemption on the horizon that follows a harsh winter. We eagerly anticipate the moment we can unplug our block heaters, store away mittens, and crack open the windows for the first time since the frost. 

Spring is the perfect time to give your home a little refresh! Declutter and recycle/donate/throw away items you no longer need. Wipe down all the nooks and crannies, and take out the outside furniture again.

The most fun part of the post-spring clean is decorating for the new season. Whether you choose to lean into the upcoming Easter holidays or not, spring decor is a great way to add some life back into your home following a cold snap. Here are some tips from the experts:

  • Lighter…

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Welcome to two custom-built, semi-detached, fully developed infill homes, each offering four bedrooms and three and a half baths, meticulously constructed by a reputable local builder in a prime west Bowness location!

These exceptional homes, boasting a total of 2,933 sqft of luxurious living space per side, are designed to impress even the most discerning buyers. The main floor welcomes you with a sunlit, south-exposed open floor plan featuring soaring 9ft ceilings. The chef's kitchen is a standout feature, complete with a stainless steel appliance package and an impressive eleven-foot quartz-covered center island.

Upstairs, you'll find three well-appointed bedrooms, a convenient laundry room with a sink, and a lavish primary suite. The…

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Here are the highlights from The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for February 2024, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "New listings continued to rise in February, reaching 2,711 units" (The Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "[Sales] increased by nearly 23 per cent compared to last year for a total of 2,135 units" (The Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "Low supply and higher sales caused the months of supply to fall to just over one month, nearly as tight as levels seen during the spring of last year" (The Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • " The unadjusted detached benchmark price was $585,000" (The Calgary Real Estate Board).
  • "[The] East district is experiencing the highest year-over-year price growth at 25 per cent, while the...…

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March is here already, can you believe it? While we're getting a snowy and cold start to the month, things are looking up! Here are some of the events happening this month around Calgary:

March 1-23 Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Beach Barbie's Birthday Bash
March 1-31 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons at Ranchmans
March 10 Daylight Savings Begins
March 15 Spring Backyard Canada Market Fest
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 18-22 Indoor Pan American Cup
March 22-23 Grape Escape
March 19-24 Broadway Across Canada Presents: Hairspray
March 29 Good Friday
March 28 Noah Khan: We'll All Be Here Forever Tour
March 28-30 2024 Western Canadian Ringette Championships
March 29-31 Shun Yun
March 31 Easter Sunday

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The process of selling a home involves more than just listing it on the market. Creating an appealing environment that resonates with potential buyers can significantly impact the selling process. Home staging, which is the practice of decorating, organizing, and displaying your home in its best light, is essential. Here are some tips to stage your home in a way that will positively psychologically influence prospective buyers: 

  • First impressions are powerful and can significantly influence buyers' perceptions of a property. A well-staged home creates an immediate sense of warmth and welcome, setting a positive tone for the rest of the viewing.
  • Buyers often make decisions based on emotions rather than logic. Home staging aims to evoke…

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In honour of Valentine’s day tomorrow, we thought we would share our top ten reasons why we love YYC! Calgary is such a fantastic city, and we are so proud to call it home. Here are a few of the wonderful things that everyone loves about this amazing city:

1). Calgary is incredibly close to mountains! Great towns like Canmore and Banff, nestled quaintly in the mountains, are only a mere hours drive out of the city! This makes Calgary the ideal place for people who love to hike, travel, and explore.

2). Downtown life in Calgary is thriving! The city has done a fantastic job of making downtown a safe and fun place to be! With beautiful art instalments, old buildings to marvel at, and easy transit access, downtown Calgary is a fantastic place…

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My family has lived in Bowness and Montgomery since 1955, and I (Ken Richter) also attended and graduated from Bowness High School in 1976. Bowness is where my wife Vivian Richter and I raised our children, who also attended public school from K to 12 here. Over the past 40 years I have been a Bowness Community Minor Hockey Coach for 9 years, participated in other Bowness sporting teams, and helped organize numerous community special events. Over the years, my wife Vivian also volunteered with the Bowness Figure Skating Club and assisted and supported our family with many BCA activities. Today our immediate family all live and play in Bowness, including our children and grandchildren.

Every year we sponsor the BCA Holiday Dinner and the Annual…

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