Diane Richardson - Realtor

06/04/2026

💡 Buying an acreage in Alberta? Rural utilities are nothing like city services.
Power hookups. Well water. Septic systems. Propane. Internet. Backup systems.
Every one of these works differently on a rural property and if you do not know what to look for before you buy, the surprises can be very costly.
We put together a complete Acreage Utilities Guide covering everything you need to know including costs, permits and inspection red flags.
💬 Share this with someone considering an acreage, it could save them time!

06/03/2026

Imagine waking up to this every morning just minutes from Calgary.
A small barn. A fenced paddock. A garden. Room for a few animals and a slower pace of life.
Hobby farms near Calgary are more attainable than most people think. 2 to 20 acres for gardens, animals and the space your family has been craving.
👇 Current hobby farm listings linked in the comments.
💬 Tag someone who has been dreaming about this kind of life!

06/02/2026

🌧️ Heavy rain in Calgary — are you knowing what to look for?
Whether you own a city home or a rural acreage, heavy rainfall can cause damage that is easy to miss until it becomes a very expensive problem.
Damp basement walls. Ceiling stains. Water pooling along your foundation. These are the warning signs most homeowners overlook.
We put together a complete guide to help you spot water damage early before it becomes a costly repair.
💬 Share this with a homeowner who needs to see it, it could save them thousands!

06/01/2026

Full May 2026 Calgary Market Stats from CREB:
https://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Housing_Statistics/Calgary_Monthly_Short_Summary.pdf

📊 Calgary Real Estate Market Update — May 2026

The market has shifted. More supply, softer sales, and prices that vary significantly depending on what you are buying and where.Here is what the numbers are telling us right now:🏡 Detached: $747,800 — holding relatively steady

🏘️ Semi-Detached: $691,100 — still balanced
🏚️ Row: $422,300 — down 6% year over year
🏢 Apartment: $300,400 — down 9%, buyer's market

Overall inventory is up and sales are slowing, but the detached market remains the strongest story in Calgary right now.
If you are thinking about buying or selling, now is the time to understand exactly where you stand.

📲 Call or text Diane Richardson: 403.397.3706💬 Share this with someone watching the Calgary market — the numbers might surprise them!

06/01/2026

📊 Calgary Real Estate Market Update — May 2026

The market has shifted. More supply, softer sales, and prices that vary significantly depending on what you are buying and where.Here is what the numbers are telling us right now:🏡 Detached: $747,800 — holding relatively steady

🏘️ Semi-Detached: $691,100 — still balanced
🏚️ Row: $422,300 — down 6% year over year
🏢 Apartment: $300,400 — down 9%, buyer's market

Overall inventory is up and sales are slowing, but the detached market remains the strongest story in Calgary right now.
If you are thinking about buying or selling, now is the time to understand exactly where you stand.

📲 Call or text Diane Richardson: 403.397.3706💬 Share this with someone watching the Calgary market — the numbers might surprise them!

05/28/2026

🌻 Discover Millarville: Where Community Comes Together 🌻
Every Saturday morning from mid-May through October, something magical happens at the Millarville Racetrack. Over 185 local vendors, farmers, bakers, makers, and artisans, gather to share what they love. Fresh produce straight from the field. Handmade goods. Local honey. Baked treats. It's the largest outdoor farmers market in southern Alberta, and it's been a weekend tradition for generations.
But Millarville is more than a market. It's a community rooted in over 120 years of heritage. The historic Millarville Racetrack has been home to Canada's oldest horse racing tradition since 1905. Canada Day races, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, live music, family-friendly events,this is where rural Alberta comes together.
📍 Saturdays 9am-2pm | Mid-May to October
🏇 Canada Day Races | Family Tradition Since 1905

05/28/2026

🌻 Discover Millarville: Where Community Comes Together 🌻
Every Saturday morning from mid-May through October, something magical happens at the Millarville Racetrack. Over 185 local vendors farmers, bakers, makers, and artisans, gather to share what they love. Fresh produce straight from the field. Handmade goods. Local honey. Baked treats. It's the largest outdoor farmers market in southern Alberta, and it's been a weekend tradition for generations.
But Millarville is more than a market. It's a community rooted in over 120 years of heritage. The historic Millarville Racetrack has been home to Canada's oldest horse racing tradition since 1905. Canada Day races, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, live music, family-friendly events this is where rural Alberta comes together.
📍 Saturdays 9am-2pm | Mid-May to October
🏇 Canada Day Races | Family Tradition Since 1905

05/26/2026

🌾 A farm. A ranch. A different way to live.
Buying rural property in Alberta is not just about getting more land. It is about water, access, fencing, buildings, zoning and finding a property that quietly works for the life you want to build.
We put together a complete Alberta Farms and Ranches Buyer's Guide to help you know what to look for before you buy.
💬 Know someone dreaming about farm or ranch life? Tag them or share this — it might be exactly what they needed to find!

05/22/2026

🌾 Thinking about acreage life in Alberta?
From well water and septic systems to schools, bylaws, road conditions, and finding the right contractors — we have put together a complete resource just for you.
No matter where you are in the process, the answers you need are all in one place.
👉 AlbertaTownandCountry.com by Diane Richardson
💬 Know someone dreaming about country living? Share this with them — it could be exactly what they needed to find!

05/20/2026

🏡 Acreage questions keeping you up at night?
From well water and septic to schools, bylaws, and building that dream shop — we've got the guides, the answers, and the expertise.
All in one place.
👉 AlbertaTownandCountry.com by Diane Richardson