Blog Entries Tagged: home for sale
Found 12 blog entries tagged as home for sale.

Congratulations, you have decided to purchase a home! Whether you are planning on purchasing the property for personal use or as a rental/investment property, there is a lot to consider. You may feel overwhelmed as you begin to consider all that goes into purchasing a home: finding a real estate agent, getting a mortgage pre-approved, dealing with your existing property (or properties), etc. Take a deep breath.

The first thing you need to figure out is what your wants are, versus what are you needs when it comes to your new property. Here is what to do:

Make a list with two columns. One column will be for your wants, the other for your needs. 

Address the wants column first. After all, this is where you get to have fun! Your wants list may…

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Selling a home for the first time is a big decision! And many of you are planning to sell, because the Calgary market is hot!

Perhaps you are ready to upgrade or downsize, or are simply just wanting something new. We understand that selling a home is just as big of a financial decision as buying it was, and an emotional one. You've made memories in this house, and as the saying goes, parting can be such sweet sorrow. It may also feel overwhelming, and you may be unsure of where to start. Don't worry; Team Ken Richter is here to support you from start to finish!

The first thing to do is connect with us. You can call Ken Richter directly at 403-630-6363, or email directly at Ken@KenRichter.com. One of the first things we will do is provide you…

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One of the most important things you can do when selling your home is to stage it properly. Staging is the art of presenting your home in its best possible light. When staging your home you want buyers to come away remembering it as clean, bright and open. They should be able to picture themselves lounging on the couch in the living room or having breakfast in the kitchen.

If you are looking for an idea of what a well-staged home looks like, visit a staged new infill. There are professionals you can hire to stage your home for you, as you will see in a show home. You can also stage your home yourself. Check out this link to read all of our blogs on home staging! 

Home staging is easy, but what about during the holidays? What if you want to…

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In the summertime everything comes to life. The trees start growing their leaves, the flowers start blooming, animals come out of hibernation and people start turning off Netflix and heading outside. With the sun out longer and holiday time banked, the summer becomes the perfect time to tackle that big project, have cold drinks on the patio, spend time with the family and, for many people, move.

That's right, while the springtime is when many homes get listed for sale in Calgary, Alberta, possession often happens during the summertime. This is because with such nice weather and more holidays, it is easier for people to move out of their old homes and into their new homes. If you are one of these people, we have 3 tips to help the process go…

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One of the best close-in NW inner city areas to re-develop in the heart of Hillhurst. Located on a beautiful, quiet, tree lined street on a massive mature treed, fenced, 50 by 134.8 foot rear west facing R-C2 lot!

Tastefully updated of approx. $250k in featured renovations in 2011 is a very spacious 2945sqft fully developed 2 1/2 story total of 5 bedroom character home including an illegal self contained walk-out suite.Soaring 30ft open beam ceilings greet you when entering into the front living room, beautifully restored hardwood and soft wood floors,, very bright massive rear great room on main floor & enjoy the evening west sunlight c/w a cozy wood burning fireplace, main floor laundry, newer kitchen and granite counters. Upstairs features 3…

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This home has had one owner for 28 plus years. Pride of ownership is evident inside and out of this very well maintained 3 bedroom 1745 square foot, split home on a massive, mature treed lot with a west facing rear yard. This home is in a very quiet cul-de-sac close to all schools with easy access to Stoney Trail and close to shopping! The very bright kitchen includes a separate breakfast nook leading to a low maintenance, large, sunny, west deck. The separate dining room inclines with vaulted ceilings, and the cozy main floor family room features a stone faced feature gas fireplace wall. Also included are several oak built-ins and a main floor laundry room. The upstairs offers 3 good sized bedrooms and a large master bedroom with a five piece ensuite…

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The weather in Calgary, Alberta has been absolutely gorgeous as summer solstice draws near. With temperatures rising above twenty degrees Celsius, people are feeling even more anxious to leave the office and go on vacation. The sunshine and heat has people looking forward to summer holidays, whether they be in the city or elsewhere. A time to soak in some Vitamin D, have a cold drink and just relax.

Our favorite place to spend summers is beachside in the Shuswap, spending time with our family at our vacation home. Like many Calgarians, we have found our vacation home is the perfect getaway from busy city life. It is our little slice of heaven. If you are in the market for a vacation home, Team Ken Richter can help! Let us find you your own slice of…

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The first thing prospective buyers will notice about your home for sale is its curb appeal.

Curb appeal is all about making a great first impression. A home with great curb appeal can stop traffic. It can entice people to look a little more closely at the “For Sale” sign on the front lawn. It is what gets potential buyers out of their vehicles and onto your property.

Even the plainest properties can be eye-catching; it’s all about staging. Try these simple, cost-effective ways to give your curb appeal a boost during the listing of your home.

Make your front door a statement piece. Install a beautiful wood door, or paint the existing one a fun colour. If you don’t want to change the door itself, consider dressing it up with a seasonal wreath…

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The economy deeply effects the housing market. This may seem obvious; after all, you hear it time and time again. However, it is important to know exactly how and why the economy effects the housing market. This is important because these two things impact the lives of Calgarians and people everywhere deeply; two of our most common basic needs are shelter and financial resources. Let's learn how they interact.

Each month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases the previous month's real estate market statistics. Each report begins with a summary of the major trends that emerged, such as the months of supply and benchmark prices. For those of you who read these, or our summaries of them (which you can find here), you may be familiar with CREB's chief…

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Nowadays it is nearly impossible to purchase a home in Calgary, Alberta Canada without getting a mortgage. With homes as expensive as they are, it is extremely rare that a person is able to purchase a home upfront and avoid a 10-20 year mortgage. This is why when you are considering buying a property, it is important to set yourself up so that you qualify for a mortgage. After all, banks do not give out mortgages to just anyone.

There are a number of factors that go into qualifying for a mortgage, such as credit history. The most important one is annual income. Banks need to make sure that you will be earning enough money to pay back what you borrowed. While this factor is easy to overcome when you have had a steady job that you will continue to…

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