Real Estate Blog - yyc

Bowness & Montgomery

Avenue Magazine polled their readers recently, asking them if they believed their neighborhood had high property value.
The responses were complied and guess who made the top of the list? Montgomery and Bowness!

Both neighborhoods are ones that Team Ken Richter has been specializing in for years. With plenty of experience, Ken leads the way as not only one of Montgomery and Bowness’ top realtors, but one of Calgary’s top realtors. Why does Team Ken Richter like these communities so much? Here are some highlights of each:

Montgomery: Montgomery was rated number one in Avenue Magazine’s article! This does not surprise us at all—it is a fantastic neighborhood with loads to offer! With a rich history as one of Calgary’s first notable neighborhoods,…

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Fall Market Forecast

The fall is officially here and with this new season comes changes in the real estate market that you should be aware of! We are here to give you some idea as to what has been going on in the market and what is likely to change so that you can continue to make informed decisions when it comes to property managing.

The end of 2013 and the first part of 2014 were highly productive, proving much more fruitful than what was originally predicted. Why is this? CREB’s chief economist, Ann-Marie Lurie had this to say about it: “Calgary is benefitting from growth in the energy sector. This has supported employment growth and helped attract record levels of net migrants to the area… These factors, combined with rising wages and low interest rates, produced…

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Fun Things To-Do In YYC

Summer is a great time to live in Calgary! As a city that does not get to see much of the beautiful season we all know and love, Calgary has learned to take advantage of the short summers and provides a wealth of activities for citizens to enjoy while it is still hot and sunny outside! Here are our top ten picks (in no particular order) of great activities to partake in and places to check out during this gorgeous summer!

1). Movie in the Park: We have all seen these in adorable romantic comedies. Prepare to live the fantasy at your local park this summer! Calgary hosts movies in the park all summer long in different places across the city. Bring a blanket, pack some treats, and head out for a movie under the stars with friends and family! Check out…

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Family Day Activities

Family Day is a day to take part in activities aimed at the whole family.

There are plenty of fun things to do with your family right here in Calgary for the Family Day holiday Monday. There is no shortage of activities downtown or in the burbs for people to explore.

If you love the outdoors, consider a day on the slopes or a skate on the pond, an afternoon at the zoo or on the pathways, to name a few.

Or maybe you prefer the indoors and that’s OK too! There are tons of things from which to choose. You could play board games at home, catch a movie, walk the mall, enjoy a concert, or even have a blast learning at the Science Centre.

For those who just love to kick back you could share a chat over a special coffee, or enjoy a leisurely meal at…

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Free Little Library

What a wonderful and unique concept!

According to Little Free Library.org, Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where neighbors share their favourite books. Literally, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone can stop by and pick up a book. The intention is that the borrowed books will either be returned to the Little Free Library or replaced with other literary titles to share with someone else. Best thing of all, as the name implies, it’s free!

Little Free Library.org’s mission is to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide, while at the same time building a sense of community.

The Montgomery community is now on board with the first Little Free Library…

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Confidential Market Evaluation

The Real Estate market is constantly changing, making it difficult to always assess the current value, and this is especially true due to the recent flooding.

Ken Richter knows your neighbourhood. He has been selling properties in Bowness and Montgomery for over 27 years. As a trained real estate professional, Ken has extensive knowledge and the right tools to determine your home’s value. If your home’s value has been affected by the floods Ken can help you with the challenging issues you may be experiencing.

Call 403-630-6363 today for a current confidential market evaluation by a proven professional whose strong commitment to his real estate career and team have established him as a Top Selling Realtor in Calgary!

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