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As beautiful as Calgary's autumn season is, it’s the beginning of the end for long sunny days. With the sun setting earlier each day, the nights are stretching. Have you noticed yourself feeling tired earlier in the evening? This is likely because of this change.

The shorter days have a significant impact on home showings. This is because it is incredibly difficult to properly assess a prospective home when it’s too dark to see it. In the dark buyers won’t be able to fully experience the bustle of the neighbourhood or see the potential of the full property. You may notice showing bookings trend earlier in the day, even first thing in the morning, to avoid the dark nights.

How can you help? Here are some tips:

  1. Ensure your viewing windows…

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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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Summer in Calgary, Alberta has come to an end. Thankfully we always retain the sunny weather and warm afternoons, despite the golden leaves and pumpkin spice lattes.

This summer was a rainy one, but busy in the world of real estate! There were 2,099 sales in July alone. While many prospective home buyers made their move in the summer months, others hesitated. The Calgary Board of Real Estate writes, “in addition to the persistent economic uncertainty due to tariffs, sales and new listings were impacted by no further reductions in lending rates and added competition from the new home market” (read full report here). Not all of these concerns were addressed before the summer ended, but it has created a unique opportunity for sellers.

While the…

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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for August 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "As of August, the unadjusted total residential benchmark price was $577,200, down over last month and nearly four per cent lower than levels reported last year" (CREB®).
  • "August reported 1,989 sales, nearly nine per cent lower than last year" (CREB®).
  • "New listings…

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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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The spring and summer real estate market may be popular, but the Fall can be just as fruitful! With less homes on the market, your property will stand out and face less competition. Typically buyers looking for homes in the fall began their search earlier in the year, which will make them more eager to make a deal. Service providers like home inspectors, movers, and lawyers have more availability in the fall, so finalizing everything becomes easier to align with your schedule. Plus, Calgary truly is beautiful in the fall. There is no better time to show off your home!

If you're preparing to sell your home these fall, here are some tips to get started:

  1. Make sure you partner with Ken Richter! Contact us directly at Ken@KenRichter.com or…

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You did it! You sold your home, the deal has closed, and now you’re standing in your empty house preparing to say your goodbyes. It is the end of an era, but the start of a new adventure. This is an exciting, but sometimes daunting, challenge.

If you’re anxious that you may be forgetting something or missing an important step of the moving process, here is a checklist for your last day in your old home: 

1). Make sure you have everything packed and moved. Do a final walkthrough just to be sure you have not missing anything. Review your closing contracts closely to ensure you don’t take anything with you that was on contract to stay in the home, such as a trampoline or microwave. 

2). After years of living somewhere, dust and dirt build up;…

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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for July 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "inventory levels in July were 6,917 units, reaching levels not seen since prior to the pandemic and higher than long-term trends" (CREB®).
  • "In July, there were 2,099 sales, a 12 per cent decline over last year, while new listings reached 3,911 units, an over eight per cent…

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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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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for June 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "Inventory levels in June continued to rise[reaching] 6,941 units, returning to levels [sic] prior to the surge in population growth" (CREB®).
  • "The unadjusted benchmark price was $586,200 in June, lower than last month and over three per cent lower than last year" (CREB®).
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