I would weigh recent sale pace and pricing first, then decide how much home you truly want to carry.
If you are thinking about cutting back on space, the real question is whether the numbers support a simpler move now. In Carstairs, AB, homes recently sold in about 35 days and offers came in at 98.5% of asking, so I would start with a realistic sale plan and let that guide the next step.
Over the previous 30 days in Carstairs, AB, 14 homes sold, 18 came to market, and 30 were available for sale. A typical sold price was $555,000. That gives me a practical baseline for anyone considering a move to something easier to manage. There is enough activity to create opportunity, but not enough to justify guessing on value.
If you are carrying more house than you want, the market is active enough to support a thoughtful exit, but your pricing still has to reflect where buyers are actually closing. I would also pay attention to the typical home value at $591,900 because it helps frame expectations around what your current property may support and what your next purchase may cost if you plan to stay in Carstairs, AB.
Decide what you want to keep and what you are ready to let go of before you shop. Build your move around recent closed prices instead of around memories of past peaks. Use the 35-day recent sales pace to map your timeline now, including packing, sale prep, and your next purchase decision. Keep the process simple on purpose.
