Real Estate Blog - Montgomery Real Estate

The Advantage of Buying a Home Right Before Year’s End

When people start to think about buying a home, they normally opt for the springtime to be their point of entry. After all, everyone knows that the spring and summer are the busiest times of the year for the real estate market. Everyone wants to move during their summer holiday, when the weather is warm, and the market is booming. However, these people are overlooking the value of waiting for winter. More specifically, for right before the end of the year...

Buying a home now, at year's end, comes with many benefits. Here are some top ones, according to Realtor.com:

• Builder Upgrades: "If you’re buying a house that is brand new, there’s a good chance builders may push to close the books on their year—and meet quotas. They may offer upgrades or…

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How to Host a COVID-19 Safe Holiday Get Together

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means Christmas parties and get-togethers are on the horizon. While nothing can stop the excitement of the holidays, as we head into our second holiday season in the midst of a pandemic, many people are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, too. A holiday get together isn't as simple as they once were. 

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 poses a threat to many people's holiday plans as governments around the world are introducing stricter gathering limits. Many are worried we could see a shut down similar to that of 2020's March lockdown. While Omicron has not proven itself to be a harder hit of COVID, it has proven itself to be much easier to catch; even if you are double vaccinated. This is frustrating…

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The Financial Benefits of Owning a Home

The journey towards owning a home is filled with hight hopes and hard work. While many find it daunting, working towards owning a home incredibly important. For most people their home will become their largest financial asset. They may cost a significant amount of money, but that doesn't mean people should put off this milestone. Here are some of the financial benefits of owning a home: 

Forbes writes, "your equity in your home is the amount of money you can sell it for minus what you still owe on it. Every month you make a mortgage payment, and every month a portion of what you pay reduces the amount you owe. That reduction of your mortgage every month increases your equity." This equity can be leveraged to help finance and back other endeavours.…

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Home Resolutions

In the New Year many people make personal resolutions, such as losing weight, advancing in their career, paying off debt, etc. Kicking off the new year with specific goals in mind will help you stay focused. There is nothing quite like the start of a new year, in this case 2020, to inspire you to be the best you. 

Read about The Most Popular New Year's Resolutions. 

While many of us make personal and professional resolutions, another area of your life to set some goals for is your home! Here are some suggestions:

• Renovate: Make this the year you finally renovate that room you have been wanting to forever, or to finish a renovation you began but abandoned. You don't have to complete it in one day; you can do it in phases. Looking for advice…

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Springtime in Bowness & Montgomery

It is shaping up to a glorious spring here in Calgary, Alberta. The sun is already shining, the snow melting, and some Calgarian's are being inspired to - brace yourself - pack away their mittens and toques. With such generous weather, calendars are filling up with fun things to do this spring. After all, here in Calgary we have learned to appreciate good whether.

The communities of Bowness and Montgomery have always been particularly active when it comes to bringing the neighborhood together in the name of family friendly fun. Have you visited either of these two communities lately? There have been numerous developments to each so that they can continue to serve Calgarian's well. They also have lots planned for this spring, so here are some things…

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JUST LISTED!! 1207 145 Point Drive NW

Professionally remodelled from top to bottom in the 'new everywhere' modern chic & sleek decor for the discriminating buyer!

Just move in & enjoy this amazing 12th floor sunny south/east exposed 2 bedroom unit c/w wrap around balcony offering panoramic outstanding views of the downtown skyline & the river escarpment! Over $100,000 in recent renovations include high-end modern high gloss cabinets, quartz counters, all new bathroom fixtures, luxury vinyl planking, all new tiles (backsplash, wall tiles etc.), all new plumbing fixtures, all new light fixtures, new walk-in closet built-in shelving unit, new laundry room in master closet, all new Hunter Douglas blinds thru out, ceiling stipple was removed and replaced with know down modern ceilings &…

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JUST LISTED: 8931 33 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB

Pride of ownership is evident inside and out of this immaculate, long time owner's home in a special hidden enclave of west Bowness!

This huge 1638 square foot bungalow has a total of 3 bedrooms plus a den and sits on a manicured, mature-treed, south, rear-facing 200 square feet deep lot that backs onto a heavily treed, natural reserve! This lot is impeccably landscaped and offers a very private retreat you will enjoy all year round. This house has no basement, but still has lots of room to roam in the sprawling ranch style space. This house features a large country kitchen and includes a centre island, an adjoining dining room, a nice bright family room at the rear of house, plus the aforementioned bedrooms. It is only a couple blocks away from…

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JUST LISTED: 5022 & 5024 22 Avenue NW

If you love beautiful Calgary views, one of these properties is for you! These two homes offer the best views in the inner city, and in one of the most progressive, re-developing inner city areas in all of Calgary! What's more is that you can customize either one of these homes since they are still under construction. The builder has generously included the opportunity for the buyer can select numerous interior selections and finishes, such as cabinets, flooring and countertops. The wide open floor plans and walk-up southern exposure accentuates the amazing views from every floor. Each home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. Made by a quality local builder that produces high-end, modern homes, these properties are a fantastic new home…

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Why Now Is A Great Time to Buy

It is officially fall in Calgary, Alberta! The leaves have all turned yellow, red and gold, a chill is in the air, pumpkins are being sold in stores and, most noticeably, the city experienced it's first snowfall! Someone once wrote, "autumn kissed summer goodbye with the tenderest of touch." Our transition from summer to fall may not have been that tender, but thankfully things won't get too snowed in for awhile yet. 

The fall is a really exciting time in real estate! Something a lot of people don't know is that even though people are getting more settled in for the winter, this is an incredibly active time in the market. If you're still looking for Calgary homes for sale now is an excellent time to get plugged into the market. This is because as…

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JUST LISTED: 4609 72 Street Northwest, Calgary Alberta T3B 2L3

Welcome to your new home! This ultra contemporary, 1950 square foot home is located in a quiet, inner-city neighborhood. With four fully finished bathrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this home is move-in ready. The builder spared no expense as can be seen throughout the many significant upgrades, such as large windows to let in as much natural light as possible and high end finishings. The main level features a soaring 10 foot ceiling, chefs kitchen, large island with quartz counters, huge pantry and high end appliances. The spacious living room has a cozy gas fireplace, and the den is perfect for your home office. The upper level boasts 9 foot ceilings, a master bedroom with a large walk-in closet & spa-like ensuite, two generous bedrooms and a laundry…

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