Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

New Roads Come Before New Rooftops in Calgary

New Roads Come Before New Rooftops in Calgary

New Roads Come Before New Rooftops in CalgaryKristen Edmunds
Published on: 20/10/2026

A $37M interchange opened in northeast Calgary this month. Why acreage buyers should read the area structure plan before they read the view.

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The Pre-Sale Home Prep Timeline: 90 Days to Maximum Value

The Pre-Sale Home Prep Timeline: 90 Days to Maximum Value

The Pre-Sale Home Prep Timeline: 90 Days to Maximum ValueKristen Edmunds
Published on: 25/04/2026

Strategic 90-day prep increases home sale prices $30K-$80K. Major repairs (Days 90-60), cosmetics (Days 60-30), staging (Days 30-0). Complete timeline + ROI guide.

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The $50K Land Mistake: What Raw Land Buyers Miss (And How It Costs Them)

The $50K Land Mistake: What Raw Land Buyers Miss (And How It Costs Them)

The $50K Land Mistake: What Raw Land Buyers Miss (And How It Costs Them)Kristen Edmunds
Published on: 21/04/2026

Raw land buyers lose $50K-$150K+ skipping due diligence. Learn critical checks: zoning, utilities ($100K+), environmental constraints, legal access, soil testing before purchase.

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The Last Cheap Land in Calgary? What "Affordable" Land Actually Costs

The Last Cheap Land in Calgary? What "Affordable" Land Actually Costs

The Last Cheap Land in Calgary? What "Affordable" Land Actually CostsKristen Edmunds
Published on: 10/04/2026

"Cheap" Calgary land at $175K actually costs $500K+ with infrastructure, rezoning, and development. Learn the real total costs before you buy raw land.

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