Lauren Crouse - Cochrane & Calgary Realtor

06/16/2026

Recently I’ve been slowly donating and selling some baby items on Marketplace (how am I here already, don’t ask 😭) and it gave me a reminder this week I had to share. You’re often waiting for the right buyer, much like our current real estate market in Cochrane. Some people reach out with offers too low right off the bat, some ghost, and some change their minds mid conversation.
The same rules apply when selling your home. It’s a bit like a great cookie dough recipe. It needs time to chill in the fridge, bake, and then be enjoyed. Buyers are out there, and when your home is priced well, prepared properly, and marketed strategically with great photography (this is a big one), it sells.

As quickly as the last few years? No. Gone are the days of rushing home to write an offer before even sitting down to dinner. Buyers are smarter and more intentional than ever with their decisions. There’s breathing room now, time to think, browse, and shop around before making a move.

If you’re thinking about selling and wondering how your home would do in this market, I’d love to chat. No pressure, just real numbers and a plan that makes sense for you. 🤍

06/11/2026

Every home has had a life in it before the next one begins. This one’s ready for its next chapter, and honestly, it’s a great one to start.

Located on Cochrane’s south side, a park just steps away, Spray Lakes minutes down the road, and Calgary close enough that the commute doesn’t run your life.

Inside, it works for real days. The main floor is open and bright. The kind of layout where you can get breakfast on the table and still be part of whatever’s happening behind you. Upstairs the primary has its own walk-in and ensuite, with two more bedrooms so everyone gets their own corner.

Then you hit the basement and there’s a built-in rock climbing wall. Media room, home gym, “burn off the 7pm energy” room, you decide. Out back it’s south-facing for the long sunny afternoons, there’s a double garage, a real mudroom for the boot pile by the door, and quietly the best part, no condo fees.

First home, fresh start, room to grow into. It’s ready for whoever’s next.

ON THE MARKET IN COCHRANE
193 River Heights Drive $550,000
MLS A2314152

06/10/2026

I’ve had a front-row seat to a lot of moves this year, and somewhere along the way a little pattern started showing up.
Cochrane isn’t just filling up with new faces it’s quietly reshuffling.

The family in East End trading up to Heartland. The one in Fireside finally stretching into Southbow Landing. And then the long-haul movers — Winnipeg, Vancouver, even overseas — somehow all landing in Riviera, like the town keeps whispering the same address to people a thousand miles apart.

Different stories, same quiet wish underneath: a little more room. A little closer to the river. The next chapter.

That part — helping your family figure out where they actually fit is hands down my favourite thing about this job. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country.

If that itch is starting for you too, DM me anytime and let’s talk it through. 🤍

Where would you land if you could pick any pocket of Cochrane?

01/11/2024

COMING SOON - 5 bedroom bungalow in West Valley, Cochrane 🏠.

Coming to the market, tomorrow January 12th!

Fully finished & well maintained 5 bedroom bungalow, in the heart of West Valley, Cochrane 🏡

Dreaming of a home in an established community with mature trees, or looking for one level living - this one is for you 😊!

With several recent updates throughout such as a new fireplace, paint, carpet, bathroom & basement bar - this home is move in ready.

Message me for more details!

10/12/2023

10/12/2023