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March 2023 Calgary Real Estate Update

It is time for another real estate update, courtesy of The Calgary Real Estate Board. You can visit their website by clicking here, which is a great resource to help you become a more informed buyer, seller, and real estate investor.

Here are the highlights from their most recent report, which you can read in full by clicking here:

• "Sales and new listings have improved... the spread between sales and new listings supported some expected monthly inventory level gains. However, the 3,233 available units reflected the lowest March inventory levels since 2006 and left the months of supply just above one month, firmly in the seller’s territory." (The Calgary Real Estate Board)
• "Total unadjusted residential home prices reached $541,800 in March,…

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New Places to Eat in YYC 2023

Looking for a new place to eat? So much has come to Calgary, here is a list of just some of the new restaurants around the city to check out:

• Milpa
• Congress Coffee Company 
• Avitas Wine Bar
• Clay Pot Asian Food Kitchen
• Hitmans Bar
• Jam's Diner
• Monga
• The Plate
• Primary Colours
• Ranchi Cafe & Bistro
• Taqueria El Chefe
• 424 Bar Kitchen Social
• Egg and Spoon
• Iyycburg
• Joy Tea
• Mumbai Bites
• Pizza Face
• Zak's Eatery & Market

What's your new favourite place to get some food in Calgary? Let us know in the comments!

(Image via Canva)

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Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! We could all use a bit o' Irish luck these days. Here are some fun facts about everyone's favourite green holiday:

1. St. Patrick's Day is an official holiday in Ireland! Banks, schools and businesses all shut down so they can celebrate this fun holiday.
2. "Though we've come to associate kelly green with the Irish and the holiday, the 5th-century saint's official color was "Saint Patrick's blue," a light shade of sky blue. The color green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century" (Mental Floss).
3. "Guinness sales soar on St. Patrick's Day. Recent figures show that 5.5 million pints of the black stuff are downed around the world every…

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What Are "Good Bones" and How to Recognize Them

We've all heard it before: that house has good bones! But what are good bones? Today you're going to find out. 

First, what does it mean when someone refers to a home having good bones? Moving.com defines it as this: "In general, a home with “good bones” is considered to be a good home with the potential to be a great home. It typically describes a fixer-upper or some sort of neglected house (think: diamond in the rough) that features quality, well-made construction – hence the good bones meaning."

A home having good bones is a great thing! You certainly shouldn't buy a home with bad bones. However, you need to proceed with caution. A home having good bones can sometimes be another way of saying that the home needs a lot of work; the bones are good,…

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Daylight Savings 2023 Fun Facts

Daylight Savings is this weekend, so don't forget to spring forward!

In the meantime, here are some fun facts about Daylight Saving Time:

• "Benjamin Franklin did not invent it. He did write a letter to the editor in 1784, complaining about people who sleep past sunrise. 'Let cannon be fired in every street, to wake the sluggards,' he wrote." (CBS News)
• "While working at a post office by day, an entomologist who did most of his insect hunting at night soon became frustrated by how early the sun set during the summer months. He reasoned springing the clocks forward would allow more daylight for bug collecting—along with other evening activities. The clocks could be switched back in the winter when people (and bugs) were less likely to be found…

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February 2023 Calgary Real Estate Market Statistics Update

The Calgary Real Estate Board has released its latest batch of real estate statistics following the month of February. Here are some of the highlights from their report, which you can read in full by clicking here: 

• "Consistent with typical seasonal behavior sales, new listings and inventory levels all trended up compared to last month" (The Calgary Real Estate Board)
• "With 1,740 sales and 2,389 new listings, inventory levels improved only slightly over the last month and remained amongst the lowest February levels seen since 2006" (The Calgary Real Estate Board)
• "While sales activity remained stronger than long-term trends and levels reported throughout the 2015 to 2020 period, new listings fell below long-term trends" (The Calgary Real…

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March Events 2023 Calgary Things To Do

Happy March, Calgary! 

Here are some fun events happening around the city for you to check out:

March 1 - April 2 Snow Tubing at Winsport
March 1 - 5 Broadway Canada Presents: Anastasia
March 1 - 5 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
March 3 Montgomery Community Association March Jellybean Dance
March 3 International Woman's Day Gala
March 4 Starry Night Whisky and Wine Festival
March 9 Soap Making Workshop
March 10 Run Bowness Registration Opens
March 11 Bow Valley Film Tour
March 12 Daylight Savings
March 12 Sunalta Live
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 18 Highfield Food and Beverage Market Fest
March 18 - April 16 Vertigo Theatre Presents: Gaslight
March 24 Calgary Women's Choir Concert
March 24 Dean Brody
March 25 Muay Thai World Cup 7
March 30 - April 2…

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Ways To Make Your Bedroom More Cozy

Bedrooms are a place for ultimate rest. Here are some ways to make yours more cozy and restful:

• Create Ambiance with Lighting: "A cozy bedroom needs light, but not just any kind of light. Turn off the overhead fixture after dark and concentrate on low light. The key to an intimate mood is incorporating various sources of lighting, including soft bedside lamps and strategically mounted ceiling lights for a touch of drama." (Architectural Digest)
• Use Dark & Warm Colours: "While light colors are great for making a room feel larger, a darker hue envelops the bedroom, creating the perfect space to relax and slumber." (HGTV)
• Choose Calming Art: "Art selections are intensely personal and taste-driven, but Julie Daniel, from Los Angeles-based…

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Family Day Weekend Activities

Looking for something fun to do this family day long weekend? We've got you covered. Here are some ideas of things to check out around the city:

• Try Ice Fishing: "Go ice fishing this weekend. During Alberta’s twice-yearly Family Fishing Weekends, no fishing licence is required. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply." (To Do Canada)
• Central Commons Park Winter Pop-Up: "Head to Central Commons Park for a Winter Pop-Up! With music, entertainment, a special fire performance and hot drinks from Monogram Coffee, it’s the perfect way to spend some time taking in the sights, sounds, and lights of Central Commons Park. The…

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14 Reasons We Love YYC

1. Parks! Calgary is home to some of the largest and most well-protected green spaces in Canada. Here at Team Ken Richter we love being right by Bowness Park, one of the oldest in the city.
2. Local Businesses! Calgarians are filled with an entrepreneurial spirit that has brought so many unique, home-grown businesses to the city. We love shopping local!
3. Theatre! Whether small improv theatre’s like Loose Moose or big-stage productions at Arts Commons, Calgary is home to so much high-quality theatre. Plus, our film industry is growing exponentially!
4. Western Roots! We love our western roots. Calgary was settled by cowboys, and that cowboy spirit remains the heart of our city.
5. Downtown Skyline! Calgary truly has one of the most beautiful downtown…

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