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🏡 Why Now Is a Smart Time to Buy in Strathmore & Chestermere

By Christa Aleman, Your Local Real Estate Expert

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🔑 Timing the Market: Why “Now” Makes Sense

If you’ve been watching the housing market from the sidelines, waiting for the “perfect time” to jump in—this is it. With a strong Alberta economy, improved affordability, and rising rental rates, buyers are beginning to act fast in Chestermere and Strathmore.

Let’s break down why:


📊 Market Snapshot – June 2025

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB):

  • Chestermere benchmark price: $587,600 (up 6.2% YoY)
  • Strathmore benchmark price: $448,300 (up 4.5% YoY)
  • Average days on market: 25 days
  • Inventory remains low, but new builds and acreages east of Calgary are gaining traction

🔍 Translation: Prices are steadily increasing—but interest rates remain relatively stable, making this a golden window to lock in value before future hikes.


🌅 Why East of Calgary Is a Hidden Gem

As the Calgary metro area grows, buyers are moving east in search of space, affordability, and lifestyle. Here’s what makes Strathmore and Chestermere so desirable:

✅ Chestermere

  • Lake life close to the city – boating, paddleboarding & fireworks
  • Vibrant family community, top-rated schools, parks, and new retail
  • Easy 25-min commute to downtown Calgary via Highway 1

✅ Strathmore

  • Affordable living with small-town charm
  • Ideal for acreage lovers, families, and first-time buyers
  • Surrounded by green space, golf, equestrian facilities, and a growing downtown core

✨ Bonus: Both towns offer better value per square foot than inner-city Calgary—and you actually get a yard!


📣 Why Work with Me – Christa Aleman

As a local expert deeply rooted in both communities, I offer more than just listings—I offer local insight, powerful marketing strategies, and negotiation expertise that gets you the right home at the right price.

Here’s what you can expect working with me:

  • 📱 Video walk-throughs and social marketing to access off-market opportunities
  • 🤝 Personal relationships with local builders and lenders
  • 🧭 Guidance through every step—from pre-approval to move-in day

👉 Check out my featured listings here: christaalemanrealtor.com/featured

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🎯 Don’t Wait to Be Priced Out

The best time to buy was yesterday. The second-best time is today.

If you’re even thinking about moving to Strathmore or Chestermere, let’s talk. I’ll help you understand what’s possible in this market and show you properties that match your budget, lifestyle, and goals.

📩 Let’s connect today.

📞 Call/Text: 403-324-4343

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💬 Final Word

Markets change. Mortgage rates shift. But smart buyers act before everyone else does.

Let me help you find your place—east of ordinary.

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Making the Sale: Home-Selling Tactics in a Down Market

When you are trying to sell a home in a down market in which homes are selling quickly, you need to find ways to set your home apart from competing homes for sale. People move for a variety of reasons, including financial changes, divorce, and retirement, so it’s best to think about what your home can offer people during these transitions. Your best option is to work with experts who know what buyers want and what is hot in your area, which is why the professionals at The Real Estate REPs Group have created this list of a few home-selling tactics for you to consider.

Is it worth it?

Before putting a lot of effort in updating, renovating, and marketing your home, consider if it’s actually worth selling in a down market that favors the buyer due to a high availability of housing inventory. Keep in mind that economic indicators can be highly localized. If a few towns and cities largely depend on one major employer, for example, and that company experiences a downturn, that area will suffer economically even if nearby cities and states are thriving.

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Purchase Plus Improvements

Current mortgage rules dictate that home owners can purchase a property with as little as 5% down. Did you know that on top of this, they can also access additional funds for renovation costs at the time of purchase?

Current mortgage rules dictate that home owners can purchase a property with as little as 5% down. Did you know that on top of this, they can also access additional funds for renovation costs at the time of purchase?

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Embracing Outdoor winter activities…its KEY

You might ask yourself what does outdoor winter activities have to do with real estate?
I think it stems from being an active person myself.

I always look for hilights in any Community or neighborhood that are related to activities that a buyer might enjoy.

For most buyers, I find that interests and hobbies do play a big role in the community where they decide to buy a house. ???? So knowing what activities are available within a reasonable distance in neighorhood,city or town is vital as a realtor.
RemaxKEY has a tagline “love ❤️ where you live”
and its a Great example of what I look for when helping a buyer find the perfect home…

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Sometimes the road to homeownership is not easy…

You may not be met with your mortgage broker instantly saying YES you are approved with the lowest interest rates … but I implore you DO NOT let that stop you!!
Sometimes it takes trying another angle, asking another question, lowering your expectations on what your first home or investment may look like.

Sometimes it’s revamping your 1️⃣ 3️⃣ 5️⃣ year plans –
Realigning time frames and visions…
Remember GOALS and DREAMS are important… Don’t let a road bump stop you from keeping going on your dreams!

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What is your Must have cleaning tool?

I have a few… I loved my Dyson Ball vacuum, it was a proud part of our family for over 10 years… But died On  Boxing Day after a long life of chasing kids with Cheerios, legos ect, & of course my dogs!

So after many recommendations from I joined the world of the handheld Dyson and I can tell you what I am in love already!It is so quick & handy to grab, it’s light it works perfect for cleaning my couch, my kitchen floor my stairs & my daughter even used it to do the vehicles the other day! One piece of equipment so many functions!

Here are some quick tips for staying on top of your cleaning so that things don’t get out of hand!

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Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing. – Warren Buffett

Which is exactly why I always encourage people to work with experts in their field!

Take A listen to Claire Steinman From @stil And myself chat about upcoming Design and styling tips and tricks as well as steadfast truths that we’ve come to know so well which is the importance of living in the space we have and maximizing every room As well as making it stylish and comfortable for whatever function it needs to allow our families.

Sometimes the DIYers of the group can make people scared of making changes in their current homes because of the epic fails….

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>> get out + get active >>

Did you know Strathmore has amazing things to do in the winter?

Get out and explore many of the pathways that the town does such a wonderful job keeping cleared for safe walking or running!

Check out any of the outdoor ice surfaces in the different communities of Hillview, Aspen, Lakewood Meadows, as well as the Lions outdoor rink!

Plus check out the amazing activities that the Strathmore golf club has to offer including snow golf and groomed cross country skiing trails!

And don’t forget that just minutes east of Strathmore you could head out to Eagle Lake for the afternoon and try your hand at icefishing!

#lovewhereyoulive @townofstrathmore @lakewoodofstrathmore @strathmoregolfclub #pathways #parks #golf #getoutside  

@ Strathmore, Alberta

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