Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Where Calgary's Acreage Buyers Actually End Up. Inside the Rural Corridor

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 23/09/2026

The rural corridor around Calgary is not one place. Here is a plain orientation to the four counties, and how to know which one fits you.

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Relocating to the Acreage Life: Would You Rent for a Year First, or Buy Right In? 👇

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 28/08/2026

Relocating to the Calgary acreage corridor from BC or Ontario? Two real approaches — rent for a year first or buy right in. Here's the case for each.

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Calgary Sales "Dropped" 9% — But Listings Fell Faster. Here's What That Actually Means for Acreage Buyers

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 17/08/2026

Calgary July 2026 sales down 9%, but new listings fell 15% — the market didn't tip. Here's what the real numbers mean for acreage buyers this fall.

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Calgary Just Shifted to a Balanced Market — Here's the Window It Opens for Acreage Buyers

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 10/08/2026

Calgary's market shifted to balanced in July 2026 — around 3.5 months of supply. Here's why cooler city numbers open a strategic window for acreage buyers.

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