Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Buying an Acreage West of Calgary? Ask About Fire First

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 29/10/2026

Rocky View County's draft Fire Master Plan is open for feedback until Nov 16. For acreage buyers, fire belongs on the due diligence list with well and septic.

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The View Was Perfect. The Well Wasn't. Here's How We Caught It in Time.

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 03/09/2026

A composite Calgary acreage story: how the Acreage Protection Protocol caught a well issue during due diligence — and saved the buyer from a beautiful disaster.

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Well, Cistern, or Water Co-op? The Acreage Water Question Nobody Explains Until It's Too Late

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 31/08/2026

Buying a Calgary-area acreage? Water comes from a well, cistern, or co-op — each with very different realities. Here's what to understand before you buy.

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Outbuildings & Shops on an Acreage: What Adds Value vs What's a Money Pit

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 25/08/2026

Not every acreage shop is an asset. Some are money pits. Here's what actually adds value versus what carries hidden cost — verify before you buy.

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