Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Moving to an Acreage? The Costs People Miss

Moving to an Acreage? The Costs People Miss

Moving to an Acreage? The Costs People MissKristen Edmunds
Published on: 17/10/2026

Most people move to an acreage to save money, and it rarely works that way. Three ongoing costs that catch buyers off guard: commute, utilities, propane.

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Cochrane Buyers Have More Choice This September

Cochrane Buyers Have More Choice This September

Cochrane Buyers Have More Choice This SeptemberKristen Edmunds
Published on: 14/10/2026

Cochrane's September numbers show the lowest sales-to-new-listings ratio since January. More choice for buyers, with prices still level with last year.

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

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

Where Calgary's Acreage Buyers Actually End Up. Inside the Rural CorridorKristen 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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Why Late Summer Is the Widest Acreage Selection You'll See All Year in Rocky View

Why Late Summer Is the Widest Acreage Selection You'll See All Year in Rocky View

Why Late Summer Is the Widest Acreage Selection You'll See All Year in Rocky ViewKristen Edmunds
Published on: 18/08/2026

Rural acreage inventory follows a seasonal rhythm — peaks in late summer, thins through fall/winter. Here's why Rocky View is your widest selection right now.

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