Kristi Rookes RARE Group REAL Luxury Division

10/17/2026

“I would BUY THIS HOUSE if I wanted ________” is a surprisingly useful way to begin a home search.

More room to gather?
Less time maintaining a yard?
A little more character?
A lot more room?
Space for a completely different chapter?

In real estate, we spend plenty of time talking about bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage because those details matter.

But a fully updated and spacious kitchen might mean finally hosting Sunday dinner with extended family.

An extra bedroom might mean a place for a new baby arriving soon.

A smaller home might mean more freedom to travel.

A bigger piece of land to finally build your dream lifestyle in the country.

That’s the thinking behind this RARE Group carousel, with a little window shopping encouraged.

Take a look. Which property finishes your sentence? We’d love to help you turn a wish list into a reality.

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10/14/2026

These simple updates can help boost your property's value when you go to sell.

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10/08/2026

Thanksgiving dinner, handled. 🍂

From the turkey to the pie, the table to the finishing touches, these are a few of our favourite Calgary spots for bringing it all together.

🦃 Turkey: Winter’s Turkey Farm
🥔 Sides: BRIDGELAND MARKET
🍷Vibes: Vin Room Calgary
🥧 Pie: Pie Junkie
🍽️ Table: Faire Living
💐 Florals: B|E Floral YYC

Save this one for your Thanksgiving errands, then all that’s left to do is GATHER.

🤍

10/07/2026

Check out these places for making memories on an amazing honeymoon.

If you’re planning your big day, chances are you’ve given some thought about what comes ...

10/01/2026

SEASONS MAY CHANGE, THE LEAVES MAY FALL… 🍂
but this home is definitely a FOREVER KIND OF HOME.

And maybe that’s what a forever home really is.

It’s not just the house you buy because it checks the boxes. It’s the one you can picture growing into. The one that works for today, but still makes sense for all the tomorrows you haven’t lived yet.

325 Thorndale Place has that kind of feeling.

A home with space for noisy family dinners, quiet mornings, holidays that get bigger every year, teenagers disappearing into their own corners, grandparents staying over, dogs tearing through the yard and someday, maybe, grandkids doing the very same thing.

With approximately 4,300 sq. ft. of developed living space, five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, multiple gathering spaces and a remarkable .28 acre lot in the heart of Strathmore, this is a home designed for real life in all its seasons.

And then there’s the character.

The French inspired architecture. The mature trees. The white picket fence. The fireplaces. The spiral staircase. The kind of details that make a home memorable long after you’ve walked back out the front door.

Because forever homes aren’t about perfection.
They’re about finding a place with enough room for your life to change without needing to leave it behind.

And this one feels ready for a very long story. 🤍

325 Thorndale Place, Strathmore, Alberta

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09/30/2026

Time to upgrade your home's exterior? Here's what buyers value the most.

With luxury homes, first impressions count, maybe even more than with any other type of home. Canadi...

09/29/2026

A home is more than what’s inside the four walls.

☕️ It’s the coffee runs, school mornings, dinner plans, time outside and everyday stops that shape life there.

At 494 South Harmony Drive, all of that comes with the neighbourhood.

🏡 Come for the house.

⛱️ Stay for the lifestyle.

📍 494 South Harmony Drive

Presented by Kristi Rookes

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