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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Would You Rather: A Record-Priced Detached Home in West Calgary, or 10 Acres 40 Minutes Out?

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 08/08/2026

Record-high West Calgary detached, or 10 acres 40 minutes out? Both are on the table right now. Which fits the life you actually want to live?

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Why This Foothills Acreage Sat for 5 Months — And Sold in One

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 31/07/2026

A 4-acre Foothills lot sat 5 months at one price. Relisted at $484,900, it sold in a month. Here's what changed — and what it means for acreage sellers.

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The Hidden Costs of Acreage Ownership That City Buyers Never See Coming

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 09/07/2026

The hidden ongoing costs of Alberta acreage ownership — well, septic, propane, snow removal, rural insurance, and water treatment most Calgary city buyers miss.

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