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Healthy Back-To-School Treats

Looking for some healthy back to school treats? Look no further. Team Ken Richter has got you covered. 

Veggies in a Mason Jar: Cut vegetables, such as peppers, cucumbers, celery and carrots, into strips. Put them in a mason jar, then put dipping sauce into an empty (and cleaned) fruit cup. Attach the fruit cup to the jar using the sealing ring and you are good to go!

Frozen Grapes: Flash freeze grapes by spreading them out, already rinsed, on a baking sheet and putting them in the freezer for 3-5 hours. Flash freezing helps keep the grapes from freezing onto each other. Once frozen the grapes can be put into Ziploc bags and stored back in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy them!

Chips & Dip: This is a classic for a reason. Get some plain…

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Listed: 8812 47 Avenue Northwest

This very large, four level split on a huge 50x120 lot is only steps to Bowness park and the Bow River! It does not get any better than that.

This house requires some cosmetic TLC, but it is well worth the effort in this amazing west Bowness location. And don't worry; the house and the lot is not in the flood zone. This property features a huge 26x24 double mechanics dream garage with extra high ceilings, plus an oversized single attached garage for extra convenience!

The house contains three bedrooms upstairs and an unfinished 4 piece bathroom, a large main floor family room off the kitchen, a back extension that includes an illegal one bedroom, main floor, self contained suite that is currently not rented. The lower level is a finished rec. room.…

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Listed: 8139 34 Avenue Northwest

The wow factor starts here!

Welcome to a custom built, 1636 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath room, raised bungalow. This property sits on a huge, manicured, 50x120 foot, south facing, mature-treed corner lot. The location in beautiful Bowness is close to all amenities.  

The long list of upgrades and special features of this home are impressive and will woo the heart of any potential buyer. The main floor boasts a bright and open concept, thoughtfully crafted. This property includes: a large kitchen with nice oak cabinets & a raised granite covered eating bar, a huge south deck off the kitchen and a master bedroom with a four piece ensuite. The lower level is fully developed and features nine foot ceilings, heated floors, two large bedrooms, a two…

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September Events

There are lots of fun things happening around Calgary this month! Check them out:

Easter Seals Drop Zone || September 6th, 2017 || Dress up as your favorite superhero and climb down the side of a building in the name of courage and charity. Avenue Calgary writes, "more than 100 brave Calgarians face their fear of heights as they rappel down the 30-storey Sun Life Plaza in support of the Easter Seals, an organization that supports Albertans with disabilities and special needs by providing equipment, recreational and residential programs." For more information visit their website here. 

Heritage Park Ghost Tours || September 13th - 18th || Do you love Ghost stories? Join Heritage Park on a walk through our haunted past. Here's the scoop: "the tours…

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Just Listed: 4631 83 Street Northwest

Introducing this beautiful property in the highly sought after community of Bowness. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street, this property is only steps away from schools, shopping, transit and Bowness Park. 

With three bedrooms, a half bath and a four piece bath that includes a jet tub, this property has plenty of total living space. Large windows throughout the home usher in sunlight at every turn, and the unfinished basement is brimming with potential. The large kitchen and family room are connected, making the home spacious and open.  

The backyard features a vegetable garden, garage and RV parking space. A tool shed offers additional storage, and the quiet surrounding streets make this property private and highly desirable. 

Bowness is a…

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Calgary Voted The 5th Most Liveable City

Congratulations, Calgary!

You were voted that 5th most livable city for the 7th straight year! 

Cities across the globe are voted on a scale of 1-100. Points are awarded for stability, education, healthcare, infrastructure and culture and environment. Tied with Adelaide, Australia, Calgary earned a score of 96.6. The top score went to Melbourne, Australia which scored 97.5. A 0.9 point difference is all that separated us!

This achievement is a testament to the truly great city that Calgary is, and the people who make it so wonderful. Mayor Naheed Nenshi notes, "this is a reminder that, despite our current economic challenges, Calgary remains one of the best cities in the world. Ours is a great city in which to make a living and a life, and that…

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Welcome!

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website!

The web address is the same, but it has a completely different look. Our website is now even more user friendly, offering you the following advantages:

• Extensive information on featured listings in Calgary Neighbourhoods
•  A unique interactive map searching tool
• A powerful search engine to help you find the perfect properties
• More resources to be fully informed and equipped for buying, selling or investing
• Easy navigation to optimize your online Calgary real estate experience
• Email newsletters, blogs, client testimonials and much more

We invite you to continue to enjoy personalized results, custom searches and immediate email notifications when new listings match…

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April 2017 Statistics

April was another great month for Calgary real estate! We have continued to see stability in the market, leading to better prices and inventory levels. The success of the real estate market relies heavily on the economy, so as long as our economy continues to get stronger, so will market conditions.

CREB® president David P. Brown had good news to report this month: “More jobs [in Calgary] means less uncertainty for people who are sitting on the fence [about entering the real estate market]. There also tends to be fewer people who need to sell when employment improves, and that can prevent inventory gains and further price reductions in the market.”

CREB® president David P. Brown adds, “it’s a good scenario for sellers who are entering a spring…

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Home Staging During An Open House

Happy Open House!

We are so excited that you have begun your journey towards selling your house. This is a huge step that we know must have taken a lot of time and consideration. Do not be afraid, be excited; this is the start of a wonderful new chapter in your life.

Open Houses are a lot of fun. You get to stage your home to look its absolute best, share with others all the things you love so much about your property, and you get to start seeing offers roll in. However, hosting an open house comes with an element of risk. After all, there will be complete strangers wandering around your home.

Most realtors will welcome potential buyers but let them explore on their own to make them feel comfortable. This means there is a potential for something…

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Home Staging: Guest Room Edition

Having a guest room is a great luxury that you should not take for granted. Often guest rooms end up being the catch-all room in the house; they become a storage room, a fitness room, a home office, etc.. These rooms magically transform into guest rooms five minutes before your cousins arrive, which is a fun challenge, perhaps, but not exactly effecient.

While having a catch-all room is nice, it is not the best way to utilize space in your home. If you have so much stuff that you are shoving it into a spare room, chances are you could de-clutter your home significantly. That, or use the closet space in the spare room as an organized storage space with the help of IKEA.

For a guest room to genuinely be a guest room, you need to be committed to it.…

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