Serving Okotoks · High River · Calgary & Southern Alberta
REALTOR® · RE/MAX Complete Realty
Housing starts ↑ **28%** in 2025 vs. previous year
Thousands of new homes underway to meet demand
Growth driven by population, migration, incentives.
Boom expected to ease tight housing market
Momentum likely to continue into 2026
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Cindy is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Complete Realty, helping buyers and sellers across Okotoks, High River and southern Alberta since 2017. She’s known for patient, jargon-free guidance and a genuine love of helping first-time buyers feel confident.
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