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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Alberta Farmland Up 10%: What Acreage Buyers Need to Know

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 26/05/2026

Alberta farmland values are up ~10% YoY. Here's what that means for acreage buyers near Calgary — and why the land matters more than the house.

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The One Acreage Feature Holding Value in 2026

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 22/05/2026

The one acreage feature actually holding value across the Calgary corridor in 2026 — and why water security has become the single most binary factor.

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Cattle Prices Are Fueling Alberta Acreage Demand

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 15/05/2026

Strong cattle prices are quietly tightening the Alberta acreage market. Here's how the cycle is moving demand and what it means for buyers and sellers.

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