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Your Lethbridge real estate journey just got an accessibility check.

Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say.

### Your real estate journey just got an accessibility check

Look, the real estate market here in Lethbridge can feel like a wild ride, with those chinook winds swirling everything around. It's a big deal for a lot of folks, finding their footing in a new place or selling a home they've had for generations. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) just put out some new information that really caught my eye, focusing on making that journey more accessible for everyone.

CREA's *REAL TIME* podcast, specifically Episode 72, recently featured Jeffrey Kerr, who talked all about the accommodations clients might need. This isn't just about folks with mobility issues, though that's a big part of it. He also touched on visual and auditory barriers that can make buying or selling a home a real challenge. It's about ensuring everyone, no matter their situation, can navigate the paperwork and the showings and all the back-and-forth. It's a reminder that sometimes, the biggest obstacles aren't the price or the market, but just getting through the door. This kind of conversation matters in our city, where we value community and ensuring everyone feels like they belong. We should all be watching how these ideas translate into practical steps for our local real estate agents.

Jolene Blackwater, MiTL Sports Desk Lethbridge.

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