The lovely town of Strathmore is situated in Southern Alberta, Canada. It’s right on the Trans Canada Highway and about 25 miles east of the nearest major city, Calgary. The town centers mainly around agriculture. With a population of just over 10 000, there are only about 4 000 houses in town. The Strathmore real estate market is surprisingly active for such a small community.
There are many reasons why Strathmore is so popular with property buyers. Perhaps it’s the wide open spaces and rolling hills. Maybe it’s the fact that Strathmore enjoys 333 days of sunshine a year. No doubt the open, friendly people also play a role. Whatever the reason, many people move to Strathmore to retire and often young couples move here and work in the nearby city of Calgary.
If you’re a young family with school-going children, you won’t need to send them to Calgary to get an education. The town boasts three elementary schools, a junior high school and also a good quality high school. This is also where the head office of the Golden Hills school division is situated.
With four thousand houses in town, there are a couple for sale at any given moment. If you are from outside Strathmore, it’s perhaps advisable to first find a rental property for a few months before you buy. This will enable you to get to know the local conditions better and to decide in which part of town you would like to live.
Once you are ready to buy, approach an agent that has a long track record in town. Ask to see all the properties on their books. This will give you a much better feel for what is available and at what price. City people often pay too much for real estate in country towns – don’t get carried away by your own excitement.
As any other town or city, Strathmore also has areas that are more expensive than others. And even in a small town buying a house in the ‘wrong’ location will not be a good long term investment. Rather buy a house that needs fixing in the good part of town – in the long run it will prove to be a better investment.
Strathmore real estate is a great option for those who want to retire there, as well as for young couple who want a country lifestyle but prefer to work in the city. Don’t look at your Strathmore real estate purchase as a short term speculative investment. Rather see it as the first step towards getting excellent long term growth on your money.
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