Leslie DeRuyter - Agent - Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🏡 YOU OWN THE PROPERTY. BUT CAN YOU BUILD WHAT YOU WANT ON IT? 👀

That big backyard might look perfect for a heated garage, workshop or future backyard suite.

But before you start making plans, there's something Innisfail buyers and homeowners should know.

📍 Innisfail updated its Land Use Bylaw in 2026.

And depending on your property, there may be rules affecting:

🔹 Where you can build
🔹 How big your garage or workshop can be
🔹 Whether certain property uses are allowed
🔹 What permits and approvals you'll need

Here's something interesting: Innisfail has even issued development approvals involving variances for sheds and discretionary approval for a carport.

The takeaway? A big backyard doesn't automatically mean unlimited possibilities.

Before buying a home, make sure the property works for your future plans, not just your current needs.

💬 Innisfail homeowners, what's your dream backyard addition? A heated garage, workshop, greenhouse or something else?

Leslie DeRuyter | REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty

10/07/2026

Innisfail’s market is shifting, and the numbers might surprise you. 👀🏡

SEPT 2025 VS SEPT 2026

More homes sold. More listings to choose from. Homes are selling faster than last year, while the median sale price has softened.

That combination creates opportunity, but what it means depends on whether you’re buying or selling.

If an Innisfail move is on your radar, let’s look at the numbers for your situation.

📲 Leslie DeRuyter | REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty

10/02/2026

And just like that… October. 🍂

Central Alberta is putting on a show right now.
Golden trees, crisp fall air, and those few perfect weeks when everything seems to glow.

Sometimes you don’t need a big reason to love where you live.
You just need to look around. 🤍

Happy October 1st from Innisfail.

— Leslie DeRuyter
REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty

09/30/2026

“If you’ve been trying to get into the Innisfail market without spending $400K… stop scrolling.”
At $344,900, this bungalow gives you something increasingly hard to find: a solid home, a double detached garage, a mature yard AND room to add value over time.

🏡 1,099 sq. ft. bungalow
🛏 3 bedrooms + flexible living space
🛁 2 bathrooms
☀️ Bright sunroom
🚗 Detached double garage
🌿 Greenhouse, garden, perennials & fruit trees
🪟 Newer vinyl windows
✨ Finished basement

It may not have the trendy finishes yet—and that could be exactly where the opportunity is.
Instead of paying for someone else’s renovation, bring your ideas, make the updates you want and create a home that actually feels like yours.
First-time buyer? Downsizing? Looking for a property where you can build some sweat equity? This one is worth seeing in person.

📲 Message me “INNISFAIL” and I’ll send you the full listing or book you a private showing.

Leslie DeRuyter | REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty
📞 403-505-8529

09/28/2026

Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their beautiful home, and a big thank you to Shaun Steen with RE/MAX who brought the buyer. It was a pleasure working together to get this one SOLD! ❤️

09/25/2026

Innisfail is changing, and some of the biggest changes aren’t the ones making headlines.

If you live here, or you’re thinking about moving here, there are three areas I think are worth watching.

HOUSING
Napoleon Lake South is sold out at the Town-lot level, with construction now underway. The neighbourhood was planned for a mix of detached homes, duplexes and townhomes.

BUSINESS + JOBS
After years of preparation, serviced industrial land in southwest Innisfail is now officially available for development. The Town is also marketing 270 acres in North Innisfail for future commercial and industrial growth.

OUR DOWNTOWN
Innisfail’s long-term plan calls for downtown to grow as a destination for shopping, entertainment, business and urban living.

None of this happens overnight.

But when you’ve lived in Innisfail as long as I have, you learn to pay attention to the small changes before they become big ones.

I’ll be sharing more about what’s happening around town, what’s actually approved, and what I think residents should simply keep an eye on.

What change would YOU most like to see in Innisfail over the next five years?

09/23/2026

Buying in a small town isn’t just about finding the right house. It’s about knowing what you’re actually buying into.

Your neighbours become friends. Your kids grow up together. Sports, school activities and community events make it easy to feel connected.

You start recognizing people at the grocery store. A quick coffee turns into a conversation with someone you know. And before long, you’re not just living here - you belong here.

That’s the part of Innisfail you won’t find in a listing description.

I’ve lived here my whole life. If you’re wondering what life in Innisfail could look like for your family, let’s talk.

Leslie DeRuyter | REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty