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The "Headline Price" Trap: Why Calgary's Benchmark Number Doesn't Apply to Acreage at All

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 19/08/2026

Calgary's benchmark price is built from city sales. It's the wrong ruler for acreage valuation. Here's what actually drives rural property value.

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