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Looking for news on what's happening in the Calgary and Cochrane, AB Real Estate market?  Read on to find valuable insights for both home Buyers and Sellers...

Cochrane, AB Homes Appreciate by 30% in past 3 years.

Posted on Oct 18, 2023

According to the most recent Calgary Real Estate Board's sales data, Cochrane homes have appreciated by 30.12% over the past 3 years alone. For all intents and purposes, the Cochrane home that was purchased for $500,000 in October of 2020, is now worth $650,000 👀. Know of anyone looking to Buy or Sell? Please send them our way; you (and they) will...

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Relative Residential Real Estate Affordability (i.e. Calgary vs Cochrane)

Posted on Oct 04, 2023

A quick exercise in current Real Estate affordability...

According to the September, 2023 Calgary Real Estate Board's sales data: The benchmark sale price of combined home segments (i.e. detached, duplex, townhome & condo) in CALGARY, AB is currently $570,300. The benchmark sale price of combined home segments in COCHRANE, AB is currently $530,700. 

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Fall 2023 in Cochrane, AB

Posted on Sep 25, 2023

Gorgeous view of our Canadian Rockies through the colour-coated Cochrane, AB Foothills ❤️.

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Record High sales amidst historic low inventory in August 

Posted on Sep 06, 2023

Due to a surge in the condominium market, August 2023 reached record high sales with 2,729 homes changing hands. Despite this record, year-to-date home sales are still down 15% compared to last year.

Inventory remains lower than norm, which has resulted in price increases across all product types:

Detached home prices = +10% year over year.
Semi-detac...

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2023 Cochrane Labour Day Parade 

Posted on Sep 05, 2023

Despite the weather, the 2023 Cochrane Labour Day Parade was WAY too much fun!

A big thank-you to the Organizers, Participants & Cochranites for doing their part in making this year's parade a huge success.

We are honoured to have been provided the opportunity to bring back the Cochrane Pipe Band after their hiatus; afterall, a parade is not a parade...

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Calgary/Cochrane Real Estate Market Has Peaked

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

As we enter into the Fall season - historically Calgary and Cochrane's slowest Real Estate sales period - it is time to reflect on what has been.

Coinciding with the onset of COVID-19, Calgary and Cochrane Real Estate experienced substantial sales growth - records were set for both pricing and pace of sales. The hectic pace essentially began in June...

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