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Have you ever wanted to own a gorgeous piece of land right on the Bow river? Now is your chance. You do not want to miss out on this opportunity! 

These unbelievable 50 x 354 feet exclusive river estate lots are in one of the best locations on beautiful Bow Crescent. In fact, their street was voted by Avenue magazine as one of the best streets to live on in all of Calgary!

These lots slope right down to the rivers edge. You own every inch of land right to the high water mark of the river, so no pathways or other city development will ever block your view. Mature trees make the lots very private, providing coverage from both the street and the opposite river bank. 

Purchase one of the lots, or purchase both! Each is a fantastic opportunity to…

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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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The latest stats are in! You do not want to miss out on this opportunity to get the inside scoop on Calgary's real estate market. 

Here are the recent highlights from the Calgary Real Estate Board that you need to know to be successful for the current real estate market:

  • Citywide benchmark prices edged down over previous months by 0.8 per cent and are 2.4 per cent below last year’s levels. 
  • Citywide sales totaled 1,490 units this month, down nearly seven per cent from last year and 14 per cent below long-term trends. 
  • Sales and price declines were not consistent across all districts and product types. Prices have recently trended down across most areas based on year-to-date figures, but have remained comparable to last year’s levels in…

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The Calgary Real Estate Board held its annual conference where the forecast for what the Calgary real estate market will look like this year took place. These forecasts are created by gathering data from the previous year, analyzing year over year trends, applying economic variables and evaluating any recent changes to the housing industry. This report gives a reliable prediction of what the market will look like in 2018, lest there be any major, unforeseen events. 

We highly recommend visiting www.creb.com to explore all the resources they have available to make you an informed buyer, seller or investor. You can also find a more in-depth report on the forecast on their website, but here are some of the highlights you need to know specifically:

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We are committed to keeping our valued clients informed on what is happening in the Calgary real estate market. An informed buyer, seller or investor is a better buyer, seller or investor. Understanding the market allows you to make decisions that are educated and strategic. Remember that we are with you every step of the way: if you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions please let us know. You can call us directly at 403-630-6363 or email us at team@kenrichter.com

As real estate agents in Calgary we are members of CREB®, the Calgary Real Estate Board. They are a great resource for us and anyone looking for information on the market. Each month they post the statistics from the market the previous month, which we always do a summary of…

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What was the Calgary Real Estate Board's overall message when summarizing the Calgary housing market for the month of August? Listings are outpacing sales.

 CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie had this to say about the market: “Employment growth is contributing to the stability in sales activity, but it is not enough to meet the recent rise in listings and make a substantial dent in inventory levels. Unemployment rates remain elevated and job growth is mostly occurring outside the energy sector, slowing the recovery process. Broader economic improvements will be required prior to it translating into substantial improvements in the housing market.”

Quick Notes:

  • Inventory levels are high, totaling just over 6000 units. While this is 16% higher…

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Ken Richter placed in the TOP 50 of the RE/MAX Western Canada TOP 100 Residential Individuals for June 2017 year to date.

This achievement is a testament to Ken's hard work and dedication to serving the Calgary community. We would like to thank all of our valued clients for choosing Team Ken Richter, and we look forward to a strong second half of the year!

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This Horizon Village 50+ living property is located in Coach Hill.

The wide open floor plan features several upgrades, including a great kitchen with lots of cabinet space, a raised breakfast bar, patio doors off the living room and a separate eating area. There is recently renovated hardwood and tile flooring throughout the home and meticulously detailed work on a new 4 piece bathroom. This spacious home offers two good sized bedrooms (one currently used as a den), a partially finished lower level, a large laundry room area, 2 piece bathroom, and lots of space for a hobby/storage area with a work bench. The freshly painted interior makes this a turn key home; just move in and enjoy!

This property is part of a very well-managed condo. Wonderful…

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Welcome to this two bedroom, one bathroom end unit located in one of the most sought after concrete buildings in the heart of sunny side.

The kitchen offers maple shaker cabinets and upgraded appliances. Just off of the kitchen is a large living room, featuring a gas fireplace surrounded by custom built-in book shelves and easy access to your own private deck.

Down the hall is the master bedroom where there is the perfect amount of space for your bedroom suite, sitting area or office. The two large windows usher in golden sunlight and green space views. The second bedroom is perfect for overnight guests, an office or a roommate. The main bathroom features a deep soaker tub, a separate shower and room for storage.

The amenities in this apartment…

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Welcome to your new home-sweet-home!

This excellent half duplex is located in the highly desired northwest community of Bowness. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street, this property is only steps away from schools, shopping, transit and Bowness Park.

This well maintained three bedroom home features a large open kitchen, a spacious living room with a cozy wood burning fireplace, a four piece bathroom and a powder room. The living room includes large patio doors that open up to a quaint balcony.

Enjoy the private, sunny south backyard. The property also has a brand new (2016) rolled roof that is approximately $9,000 in value and has a five year warranty! 

There are no condo fees and the property is very low maintenance to maintain. This…

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