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Calgary, Alberta, June 1, 2026 – In line with seasonal trends, inventory has risen from the start of the year, reaching 6,752 units in May. While these levels are consistent with last May, they remain 11 per cent higher than longer-term trends for the month, thanks to higher supply levels of apartment and row-style homes. Meanwhile, inventory levels for detached homes are down three per cent compared with both last year and long-term trends. 

At the same time, sales activity has been slowing. Calgary sales in May were 2,162 units, 16 per cent lower than last year’s levels and similar to sales reported in April. While new listings also slowed by 13 per cent compared with last year, it was not enough to offset the pullback in sales, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to ease to 51 per cent. The lower ratio also contributed to some of the inventory build, causing the months of supply to rise. However, conditions do vary across the market, with a range of two-and-a-half months of supply in the detached market to more than five months of supply in the apartment condominium market.    

“The shift in supply is being felt in the market. More supply choice in the new and rental markets has created a more competitive environment for potential buyers. At the same time, concerns over rising cost of living and slower migration are also weighing on consumers,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). “While this has caused the overall resale market to shift to a balanced state, the supply pressure is having a more prevalent impact for apartment-style units, where conditions are favouring the buyer. This is also impacting price movements, with apartment prices continuing to trend down and other property types reporting a seasonal lift over the winter months.”  

The unadjusted total residential benchmark price in May was $570,500, up over April’s levels and the $554,400 reported in January, but still three per cent lower than last May. Most of the unadjusted monthly gain was driven by detached homes, which rose from $724,000 in January to $747,800 in May. Apartment prices remain lower than January levels and are nine per cent lower than levels reported last May. Overall, when adjusting for seasonality, total residential prices have remained relatively stable, as detached improvements have offset pullbacks for apartment-style homes.

Detached

Detached new listings reached 2,195 units in May compared with 1,192 sales, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to ease to 54 per cent compared to the higher levels reported over the past three months. This supported a monthly lift in inventory levels, but supply remained three per cent lower than levels reported last year at this time. With two-and-a-half months of supply, conditions remain relatively balanced and are supporting stability in seasonally adjusted prices. Within the detached market, there is some significant variation. While year-to-date sales have slowed by four per cent, there have been gains for the lowest-priced (under $600,000) and highest-priced ($1.5 million and up) homes. Within each district, conditions ranged from a seller’s market in the West district to a buyer’s market in the North East district. The variation is also impacting price movements. The North East district is reporting the highest year-over-year decline at seven per cent. Meanwhile, thanks to recent gains, the West district has seen prices remain consistent with levels reported last year.

Semi-Detached

Both sales and new listings in May remained at levels similar to the previous month. With 217 sales and 375 new listings, the sales-to-new-listings ratio was 58 per cent, supporting some modest improvements in inventory levels. Despite inventory improvements, conditions remained relatively balanced, with months of supply sitting at just under three months. Unadjusted benchmark prices continued to rise in May, reaching $691,100. This is an improvement over the $667,000 reported in January, but still one per cent lower than levels reported in May 2025. Like the detached sector, conditions vary significantly across the city. Prices have been trending up across most districts. Meanwhile, year-to-date new record-high prices have been reported in the North West and West districts. 

Row

Following April’s gains, May sales slowed, adding to the year-to-date decline of 16 per cent. The 350 sales were met with 695 new listings, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to fall to 50 per cent in May. This also resulted in slight gains in inventory levels, pushing the months of supply up above three months. While there is more supply compared to several years ago, prices have still reported some modest gains compared with earlier in the year. The unadjusted benchmark price was $422,300 in May. Prices have improved since the beginning of the year, but remain over six per cent lower than last year’s levels. The largest year-over-year declines occurred in the North East and East districts, where prices fell by more than 10 per cent. The West district reported the smallest decline at nearly four per cent. 

Apartment Condominium

Additional supply choice in the rental and new-home markets is heavily weighing on resale condominiums. Sales continued to slow into May, contributing to a year-to-date decline of nearly 28 per cent. At the same time, while new listings are not as high as last year, the 403 sales compared to 961 new listings caused the sales-to-new-listings ratio to fall to 42 per cent, keeping inventories elevated. With supply levels remaining elevated and demand easing, the months of supply has pushed above five months, creating conditions favourable to buyers. The excess supply is also weighing on prices, as the unadjusted benchmark price continues to decline. In May, the unadjusted benchmark price was $300,400, lower than January levels and nine per cent below last year’s price. Prices have eased across each district, with double-digit declines occurring in the North East, North, and East districts. The lowest price decline occurred in the North West district at six per cent.    

REGIONAL MARKET FACTS

Airdrie

Sales activity continued to slow compared to last year, bringing levels more consistent with long-term trends. At the same time, new listings have started to ease compared to last year. Overall, with a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 53 per cent and months of supply of just over three months, conditions in the resale market are relatively balanced. The total residential benchmark price was $515,000 in May, an improvement compared to January levels, but still five per cent lower than levels reported last year at this time. Added competition from the new-home market and more supply in surrounding areas and the city are weighing on prices in the Airdrie market.

Cochrane

Unlike other areas, sales in Cochrane continue to rise over last year’s levels and are higher than long-term trends. The 115 sales this month were met with 188 new listings. The improvement in new listings compared with sales did help bring the sales-to-new-listings ratio down from the previous month, but at 61 per cent, it remains higher than many other areas. Inventory levels have also remained relatively stable throughout the spring, keeping the months of supply just below three months. With less inventory build in the Cochrane market, prices continued to trend up, reaching $576,400. While prices are still one per cent lower than last year’s levels, they have continued to improve from the $550,800 price reported at the start of the year.

Okotoks

May reported 72 sales and 121 new listings, pushing the sales-to-new-listings ratio up to 60 per cent.  This limited the growth in inventory levels, which remain below long-term trends for the town. While the months of supply has remained relatively low in Okotoks at a little over two months, additional supply just outside the town and in south Calgary has likely prevented some of the upward pressure on home prices. The lower level of sales activity in Okotoks also tends to create more volatility in monthly price movements. In May, the benchmark price was $618,900, down over both April and last year, but still an improvement over levels reported at the beginning of the year. 

(by the Calgary Real Estate Board)
Calgary, Alberta, May 1, 2026 – In line with seasonal expectations, both sales and inventory levels trended up relative to March’s activity. Despite this typical monthly rise, April sales totalled 2,104 units, six per cent lower than levels reported in 2025. “Sales were expected to ease this year as our market transitioned away from strong demand that was driven by previously rapid migration growth. Improved supply choice across the entire housing spectrum has reduced the urgency among potential purchasers, helping our market shift away from seller’s market conditions to more balanced conditions,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®’s Chief Economist. “However, the trend of limited supply choice in the detached market continues, while conditions favour the buyer in the apartment condominium market.”

With 3,829 new listings in April, the sales-to-new-listings ratio remained at 55 per cent, supporting a modest monthly gain in supply. Inventory levels reached 5,973 units, nearly two per cent higher than levels reported last April. Overall, the months of supply remained just below three, representing relatively balanced conditions. However, this ranged from just over two months for detached homes to over four months for apartment-style homes.

The unadjusted total residential benchmark price trended up compared with March, reaching $568,800. The monthly gain was mostly associated with seasonal improvements, which is expected heading into the spring market. Monthly gains were higher in the detached and semi-detached segments. Overall, compared with the previous year, prices remain three per cent lower, with modest year-over-year declines in the detached and semi-detached sector, while declines neared nine per cent for apartment-style units.

So far in 2026, conditions have varied, ranging from seller’s market conditions and price growth for detached homes in some parts of the city to buyer’s market conditions and price adjustments in the apartment condominium sector.

Detached

With 1,095 sales and 1,863 new listings, inventory levels reported a modest monthly gain. However, with 2,468 units in inventory, levels remain lower than those reported last year and below long-term trends, while months of supply remained just over two. The tighter conditions helped support prices in April, which continued to rise compared with March, causing the pace of yearover-year price declines to ease to under three per cent. As of April, the unadjusted benchmark price was $745,400. Within the detached market, conditions varied by district. Calgary’s North West, West and South districts experienced seller’s market conditions, with less than two months of supply, driving stronger monthly price gains. Meanwhile, conditions in the North East favoured the buyer, causing prices to trend down from the previous month. Benchmark price changes in April ranged from a year-over-year decline of eight per cent in the North East to a two per cent increase in the West district. 

Semi-Detached

Recent improvements in new listings helped to support the rise in sales this month. Year to date, there have been 700 sales and 1,190 new listings, similar to last year’s levels. In April, both the sales-to-new-listings ratio and months of supply remained at the lower end of the balanced range. Conditions supported further monthly price growth, as the unadjusted benchmark price reached $690,000. Gains over the past three months have brought prices to levels only slightly lower than those reported last April. As in the detached sector, conditions vary by location. In April, prices trended up over March in all districts except the North East and East, which are also reporting higher months of supply. Tighter conditions in other areas supported monthly price gains. Year to date, benchmark prices improved over last year’s levels in the City Centre, North West and West districts.

Row

Sales, new listings and inventory levels all trended over the previous month, in line with seasonal expectations. However, year to date, the pullback in sales has outpaced the pullback in new listings, causing the salesto-new-listings ratio to average 51 per cent and inventories to trend higher than levels reported last year at this time. While inventories have improved, months of supply has remained in a relatively balanced range at nearly three months. Conditions vary significantly across the city, contributing to differing price trends. The North East district reported the highest months of supply and the steepest year-to-date price adjustments, at over 11 per cent. Meanwhile, the smallest year-to-date price adjustments occurred in the West, at less than a two per cent decline.

Apartment Condominium

The pace of growth in new listings slowed in April relative to the gains in sales, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to improve to 46 per cent. However, this is not enough to prevent further inventory gains. In April, inventory rose to 1,920 units, nearly three per cent higher than last year and 27 per cent above long-term trends. With over four months of supply, conditions continue to favour the buyer, preventing any significant upward pressure on prices. As of April, the unadjusted benchmark price was $301,400, slightly higher than March. Gains were mostly driven by improvements in the North West, South East and West districts, while prices continued to trend down in the North East, North and East districts. Compared with last April, benchmark prices have declined by nearly nine per cent, with the steepest declines in the North East, East, North and South East districts. 

REGIONAL MARKET FACTS

Airdrie

Despite seasonal gains, sales in Airdrie eased compared with last year, causing year-to-date sales to decline by nearly 12 per cent. While sales have slowed, they remain in line with longterm trends. New listings have also trended down compared with last year, but recent gains supported further increases in inventory. With 494 units in inventory and 151 sales, months of supply remained just above three months. While conditions are not as tight as they were the previous year, they remain relatively balanced and are supporting modest price gains following last year’s decline. The benchmark price reached $516,700 in April, nearly one per cent higher than March, but still more than five per cent lower than last April.

Cochrane

Gains in April sales were enough to push year-to-date sales up by over six per cent. At the same time, new listings eased compared with March, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to rise above 70 per cent and preventing any significant change in inventory. This also caused months of supply to push below three. While conditions can fluctuate monthto-month, tighter conditions were accompanied by further price gains. In April, the unadjusted benchmark price reached $569,200, more than one per cent higher than the previous month. Recent gains have helped offset some of the pullbacks experienced during the second half of the year, but prices remain over three per cent lower than last April.

Okotoks

Improving sales in April were not enough to offset earlier declines, as year-todate sales remained three per cent below last year’s. At the same time, new listings continued to improve, helping bring up inventory levels. However, with 149 units available in April, inventory remains well below long-term trends. With two and a half months of supply, conditions remain relatively tight, supporting further price gains. As of April, the unadjusted benchmark price was $627,600, over one per cent higher than March and in line with levels reported last April.

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by the Calgary Real Estate Board
 

Calgary, Alberta, April 1, 2026 – Supply conditions in March varied significantly depending on property type. Inventory levels saw a typical monthly rise, but compared with long-term trends, inventory remained well above the 10-year average for both row and apartment-style units and well below trend for detached homes. This is not a surprise given the pullback in detached housing starts last year despite record-high apartment-style starts. 

There were 1,881 sales in March, up from the previous month, but still 13 per cent lower than levels reported last year and below long-term trends for March. The decline in sales is mostly due to pullbacks in apartment-style activity, where increased supply choice and slower migration is spreading demand across a wider range of supply. Meanwhile, detached sales have also slowed compared to long-term trends, likely due to limited supply choice in some city districts. 

“When considering total residential housing statistics, conditions appear to be relatively balanced as sales, new listings, inventories and prices all trended up over the previous month as we start to move into the spring market,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®’s Chief Economist. “However, when we look deeper, we are seeing a market that ranges from tighter conditions for detached homes to the apartment sector, where conditions tend to favour the buyer. As expected, this is supporting upward momentum in detached prices and downward pressure in the apartment condominium sector.” 

The total unadjusted benchmark price in the city was $565,600, up nearly one per cent compared to February but down by more than four per cent compared to last year. After the first quarter, benchmark prices posted modest to stable conditions for lower density homes. However, apartment condominium prices continued to slide, dropping another three per cent in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

Detached

The detached market is exhibiting the tightest conditions compared to all other property types. With 982 sales and 1,614 new listings in March, the sales-to-new-listings ratio rose to 61 per cent, while inventory levels remained similar to those reported last year. With just over two months of supply, conditions in March closely resembled those seen last year at this time. However, conditions varied across the city, with less than two months of supply reported in the North West, West, South, South East and East districts. Meanwhile, conditions were relatively balanced in both the City Centre and North districts, while the North East district continues to struggle with higher supply relative to demand. The detached benchmark price was $741,300 in March, down by three per cent over last year’s peak price of $766,600. However, tight conditions in most parts of the city are driving some price gains. After the first quarter, the largest quarterly gain was reported in the West district, followed by the City Centre and South districts. 

Semi-Detached

Semi-detached sales rose over last year’s levels for the second consecutive month, supported by improvements in new listings and inventory levels. With 480 units in inventory and 193 sales, both levels are comparable to long-term trends and conditions remain relatively balanced. As of March, the unadjusted benchmark price was $686,100—slightly higher than last month and only one per cent lower than last year’s levels. Like other property types, there remains a range in price movements dependent on location. By the end of the first quarter, prices have trended up across most districts, but year-over-year prices remain below last year’s levels in all districts except the City Centre, North West and West districts.

Row

Row home sales continue to slow compared to last year in March, contributing to a first-quarter decline of 19 per cent. The 778 sales in the first quarter were met with 1,581 new listings, keeping the sales-to-new-listings ratio just below 50 per cent and supporting further inventory gains. In March, there were 960 units in inventory — 25 per cent higher than long-term trends — causing the months of supply to rise to nearly three months. While the row market is relatively balanced in most areas of the city, conditions are favouring the buyer in the North East districts. As of March, the unadjusted benchmark price in the city was $423,900, similar to last month and over six per cent lower than levels reported last year. After the first quarter, benchmark prices remain relatively comparable to levels reported in the previous quarter, as quarterly losses in the North East, North, South East and East districts offset the gains reported in the City Centre and West districts.

Apartment Condominium

Supply levels continue to rise for apartment-style units. With 1,774 units in inventory, levels are just shy of the record high for the month reported during the financial crisis in 2008. New supply growth, along with a sharp pullback in sales relative to new listings, has contributed to the rise in resale inventories. With the sales-to-new-listings ratio hovering around 40 per cent and nearly five months of supply, it is not surprising that prices struggle to improve. As of March, the unadjusted benchmark price was $300,300 — slightly higher than last month but over nine per cent lower than last year’s levels. After the first quarter of this year, apartment prices have eased by nearly three per cent compared with the fourth quarter of last year. While prices eased across all districts, the largest declines occurred in the South and North districts, both exceeding four per cent. 

REGIONAL MARKET FACTS

Airdrie

With 135 sales and 251 new listings, the sales-to-new-listings ratio remained above 50 per cent, supporting modest improvements in inventory and keeping the market relatively balanced at three months of supply. As conditions stay more balanced, prices are showing more signs of stabilizing. In March, the unadjusted benchmark price was $512,800, similar to last month but more than five per cent lower than last year’s levels. Supply choice in the new-home market, along with more options in both Airdrie and north Calgary, has contributed to some of the recent price adjustments in the Airdrie market.

Cochrane

Following a surge in February sales, activity in March eased. After the first three months of the year, sales totalled 235 units, comparable to levels reported last year. At the same time, new listings have been rising at a faster pace, and the sales-to-new-listings ratio has struggled to push above 50 per cent. This has driven inventory gains and caused months of supply to trend up compared with the previous month. Nonetheless, conditions are mostly in-line with longer-term trends, reflecting relatively balanced conditions. This has helped support some of the typical seasonal gain in prices, but not enough to offset earlier pullbacks. Overall, the unadjusted benchmark price in March is $561,200, four per cent lower than levels reported last year.

Okotoks

Improving sales in March were not enough to offset earlier pullbacks, and the first-quarter sales eased slightly compared with last year. Meanwhile, new listings continued to increase, helping shift the market away from extremely tight conditions. However, inventory levels continue to remain relatively low, and the months of supply sit just over two months. As of March, the unadjusted benchmark price was $618,100, trending up compared to levels reported at the end of 2025 and supporting a modest quarterly gain. Despite the improvement, prices remain more than one per cent lower than levels reported at this time last year.

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Calgary, Alberta, March 2, 2026 – Calgary continued to see market conditions vary by property type in February, a trend that we already saw in the market stats of January. The tightest conditions occurred in detached and semi-detached properties, reporting less than three months of supply. Row homes reported slightly higher supply levels relative to demand but remained relatively balanced. Meanwhile, apartment-style properties are dealing with excess supply, as conditions continue to favour the buyer.

“Slowing migration levels are coming at a time when supply for apartment-style homes is rising. Calgary reported record high starts last year, mostly due to gains in apartment starts where there are nearly 18,000 units currently under construction. While a large share of the units is targeted for rental, this also impacts condo ownership markets,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®’s Chief Economist. “Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum, the detached market remains relatively balanced in the higher price ranges and continues to struggle with limited supply for homes priced below $700,000.”

Tighter conditions for detached homes offset the higher supply levels in the apartment condominium sector, leaving citywide conditions relatively balanced at three months of supply and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 55 per cent. Inventory levels reached 4,822 units in February, with condominiums and row homes representing more than half of all the inventory. At the same time, there were 1,526 sales in February, an 11 per cent decline over last February, mostly due to a sharp pullback in row and apartment sales.

Typical seasonal patterns tend to drive monthly gains in prices early in the year following the monthly slides reported at the end of the previous year. While February did report monthly benchmark price gains for most property types, prices continued to slide for apartment-style homes. However, monthly gains for lower-density homes offset the pullbacks for apartment units, leaving the total residential benchmark price of $560,500 one per cent higher than January, but still four per cent lower than last year's levels.

Detached

Both sales and new listings in February were similar to levels reported last year. With 736 sales and 1,269 new listings, the sales-to-new-listings ratio was 58 per cent. While this did not prevent further inventory gains, months of supply remained relatively balanced at just under three months. Conditions did vary across the city as the North East district struggled with excess supply, preventing any improvement in monthly prices. Meanwhile, the West district reported the tightest conditions with less than two months of supply.

In February, the unadjusted benchmark price for a detached home was $734,300, over one per cent higher than January, but still three per cent lower than last year's levels. The only districts to report both month-over-month and year-over-year gains were the City Centre and the West district.

Semi-Detached

Sales improved in February, reaching 175 units. At the same time, new listings rose to 253 units, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to rise to 69 per cent and preventing any improvement in inventory levels compared to January. This caused the months of supply to drop to 2.4 months, the lowest out of the four property types.

While this is a smaller segment of the market, the tighter conditions did result in slightly higher monthly price gains. As of February, the unadjusted benchmark price was $682,200, over two per cent higher than January and comparable to levels reported last year. Year-over-year price changes varied by district, with gains in the City Centre, North West and West offsetting declines in the North East, North, South, South East and East. In addition to typical seasonal factors, tighter conditions at the start of the year are helping support monthly price gains in most districts.

Row

Sales picked up in February compared to January, reaching 270 units. Meanwhile, after January’s surge in new listings, levels slowed to 491 units, helping bring the sales-to-new-listings ratio into more balanced territory at 55 per cent. While inventories did rise, the monthly gains in sales helped reduce the months of supply from over four months in January to just over three months in February.

The unadjusted benchmark price rose to $423,600 in February, in line with typical seasonal expectations. While prices are still five per cent lower than last February, there is significant variation between districts. The steepest year-over-year declines have occurred in the North East and East districts at over 10 per cent. Meanwhile, prices in both the West and City Centre are only slightly lower than levels reported last February.

Apartment Condominium

Despite a pullback in new listings in February, with 753 new listings and 345 sales, the sales-to-new-listings ratio remained low at 46 per cent, contributing to further inventory gains. February reported 1,580 units in inventory, high enough to keep the months of supply well over four months. The persistently higher supply levels continued to weigh on prices in February, as the monthly benchmark price dropped to $298,600, nearly one per cent below January and over nine per cent lower than prices reported last February.

Conditions do vary across the city. After the first two months of the year, the months of supply have ranged from over 11 months in the North East to below four months in the South district. The higher supply levels are weighing on prices across all districts. The largest year-over-year price adjustments have occurred in the North East, East and South East districts, which have seen declines surpassing 10 per cent.

The 2026 Calgary Real Estate Board Forecast also came out earlier in 2026 (click here). 

REGIONAL MARKET FACTS

Airdrie

Sales and new listings totalled 122 and 236 units, respectively, in February, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to rise to 52 per cent. At the same time, inventories increased slightly over the previous month and last year, pushing above long-term trends. However, with just over three months' supply, conditions are considered relatively balanced. The unadjusted benchmark price was $512,200 in February, similar to the previous month, but still five per cent lower than last year's levels. Increased competition from the new home sector, along with increased supply choice in both Calgary and other surrounding areas, has contributed to some of the price adjustments that have occurred in Airdrie.

Cochrane

The gains in sales in February helped offset the new listings in the market. With 91 sales and 154 new listings, the sales-to-new-listings ratio rose to 59 per cent, preventing any significant shift in inventory levels. This caused the market to shift toward more balanced conditions with three months of supply. As of February, the total residential benchmark price was $553,500, slightly higher than January, but due to pullbacks mostly in the third quarter of 2025, prices remain three per cent lower than last February.

Okotoks

Sales in February slowed compared to new listings that came onto the market, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to fall below 60 per cent. This helped support some inventory gains in Okotoks for the month. However, inventory levels remained well below long-term trends and with under three months of supply, conditions remain relatively tight. The tighter conditions have once again contributed to some monthly gains in prices beyond what’s typically seen early in the year. As of February, the unadjusted benchmark price was $612,300, a two per cent gain over January and similar to levels reported last year.

We’re continuing to see the real estate market trend I’ve highlighted in recent updates carry into early 2026. The January 2026 CREB statistics point to a slower start for Calgary’s high-density housing market. Condo and townhouse sales have been quieter, while inventory levels in these segments continue to rise.
As we move further into 2026, this growing supply is expected to remain a key market trend, putting ongoing downward pressure on condo and townhome prices. For sellers, this reinforces the importance of pricing strategically and staying informed on current market conditions.
For buyers, this shift creates opportunity. Some prices are beginning to trend down, improving affordability in the condo and townhome market. Higher inventory also means more choice, allowing buyers to be more selective and confident in their decisions.

If you’re considering a move-up home (upsizing to get more space) or have questions about buying or selling in today’s Calgary real estate market, I’m always happy to help, you can contact me here. Please find the media release of CREB for January 2026 below. Sabrina

CREB Media Release: January 2026 Housing Market Update

Calgary, Alberta, Feb. 2, 2026 – Calgary reported 1,234 sales in January, a year-over-year decline of 15 per cent, but in line with typical levels of activity for the month. While sales declined across all property types, the steepest declines occurred in higher-density homes. 

“Following the typical December slowdown, potential buyers for high-density homes were more hesitant to return to the market in January, as increased supply choice across all aspects of the market has reduced the sense of urgency,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®’s Chief Economist. “At the same time, sellers were quick to bring their listings onto the market, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to drop to 44 per cent, mostly due to shifts in apartment and row-style homes. Overall, this is not entirely uncommon for January, as both buyers and sellers weigh their options ahead of the spring market.” 

The rise in new listings compared to sales caused inventory levels to increase to 4,391 units, the highest January level since 2020. However, as with sales, conditions vary by property type, with row and apartment homes facing higher levels of inventory compared to long-term trends. The result is months of supply that ranges from under three months in the detached sector to five months for apartment-style homes. 

Due to declines in the later part of 2025, benchmark prices are lower than levels reported at the start of last year. However, seasonally adjusted figures point to stable levels in January compared to the end of 2025. Nonetheless, year-over-year total residential benchmark prices have declined by nearly five per cent, as steep declines reported in the oversupplied row- and apartment-style homes weighed on total residential prices compared to last year.

Detached

There were 657 sales and 1,243 new listings in January, comparable to levels reported last year. However, new listings did rise over December levels, causing inventories to reach 1,753 units, just shy of long-term averages for the month. With less than three months of supply and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 53 per cent, conditions remained relatively balanced in the detached market. 

The January unadjusted benchmark price was $724,000, slightly lower than the previous month and over three per cent lower than last January, as prices trended down over the second half of 2025. Price movements varied throughout the city, with year-over-year declines ranging from less than one per cent in the West district to over six per cent lower in the North East. While unadjusted prices did ease over December, this was mostly due to pullbacks in the City Centre and North West districts.

Semi-Detached

There were 118 sales in January and 251 new listings, representing 10 per cent of the market activity in the city. While both sales and new listings improved over December, the growth in new listings was higher, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to ease to 47 per cent. Inventory levels improved but conditions remained relatively balanced, with three and a half months of supply.  

Rising supply, which started in the latter part of 2025 and continues into 2026, is creating more price stability. As of January, the benchmark price was $667,000, similar to last month and only one per cent lower than last January. Year-over-year prices in both the North West and West districts remain higher than last year but are lower in every other district.

Row

There were 186 sales in January, down by nearly 25 per cent compared to last year. Meanwhile, supply continued to rise both in terms of new listings and inventory growth, causing the months of supply to push above four months. 

Despite the added supply, the unadjusted benchmark price remained similar to December's levels, but was five per cent lower than last January. The month-over-month stability was due to gains in the City Centre and West districts. Year-over-year price adjustments have been the highest in the North East and East districts, followed by the North and South East districts, which have faced significant competition from the new-home market. 

Apartment Condominium

Apartment-style units continue to struggle with supply. New listings reached 787 units, which is not as high as last year but a significant jump over December and much higher than the 273 sales reported in January, pushing the sales-to-new-listings ratio down to 35 per cent. This drove further gains in inventory, which reached 1,435 units, the highest levels ever reported for January. 

With over five months of supply in January, it is not surprising that prices trended down further. The unadjusted benchmark price was $301,200, nearly one per cent lower than the previous month and eight per cent lower than last January. Prices have been falling across every district, with year-over-year declines ranging from 13 per cent in the North East to six per cent in the City Centre.

REGIONAL MARKET FACTS

Airdrie

While down from last January, sales activity remained relatively strong. With 106 sales and 227 new listings, the sales-to-new-listings ratio dropped to 47 per cent, slightly lower than typical for January. This resulted in some further gains in inventory levels, keeping the months of supply just above three months and in line with long-term trends. The unadjusted benchmark price was $513,900, reporting a modest monthly gain consistent with seasonal trends. However, thanks to pullbacks last year, prices remain five per cent lower than levels reported in January 2025.  

Cochrane

New listings rose to 149 units, the highest level ever reported in January. With only 54 sales, the sales-to-new-listings ratio dropped to 36 per cent, causing inventories to rise and keeping months of supply at five months. After several months of slightly higher months of supply, prices have trended down on a month-over-month basis for three consecutive months. As of January, the unadjusted benchmark price was $550,800, nearly two per cent lower than both December and the start of last year.

Okotoks

Okotoks continues to struggle with lower inventory levels compared to long-term trends, limiting sales activity. January reported 33 sales and 52 new listings, resulting in a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 63 per cent and keeping inventory levels low at 79 units. The months of supply remained just above two months, and prices remained relatively unchanged compared with the previous month. However, thanks to some price adjustments last year, the total residential benchmark price of $599,500 in January was two per cent lower than levels reported last year.

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If you’re wondering what’s ahead for the Calgary real estate market in 2026, you’re not alone. Buyers, sellers, and Calgary realtors have all been watching closely! The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) has just released its 2026 Annual Housing Forecast, providing a detailed look at trends in home prices, sales activity, and overall market conditions for the year ahead. You can also read if 2026 is a good year to buy or sell your Calgary home. 

What is the CREB 2026 Forecast Report?

The CREB Annual Forecast Outlook, also known as the “Yearly Outlook Report,” is a comprehensive analysis of the Calgary real estate market 2026. It combines past market data, current trends, and economic projections to help buyers, sellers, and Calgary realtors make informed decisions.

Prepared by CREB®’s Chief Economist, the report includes insights on:

• Home prices: Predictions for detached homes, condos, and other property types across Calgary

• Sales activity: Expected number of transactions and the pace of the market in 2026

• Market conditions: Whether the market will favor buyers, sellers, or remain balanced

• Economic and demographic trends: Population growth, employment shifts, and housing supply

• Opportunities and risks: Factors that could influence the Calgary real estate market 2026, including interest rates and new housing developments

For anyone involved in Calgary real estate, this forecast offers a clear and actionable view of the market, helping buyers, sellers, and investors plan for the year ahead.

According to the report, Calgary is moving into conditions that are increasingly buyer-friendly, giving insight into what to expect for housing prices, inventory, and market activity in the year ahead.
I’ve summarized the key takeaways from the 30-page report, but I would highly recommend reviewing the full CREB® forecast report if you’re considering making a move! 

CREB FORECAST HOUSING/REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK REPORT 2026

Big Picture: A More Balanced Calgary Housing Market

The Calgary housing market in 2026 is expected to remain balanced, with some areas favoring buyers. We see improvements in supply across resale, new homes, and rental markets and demand returning to long-term averages. This has eased price pressure, especially in higher-density housing like condos and townhomes. People moving up now have some options, which allows for a bit of breathing room for buyers.

Key Takeaways for Buyers in 2026:

• Less urgency when making offers

• More choices in listings

• Greater negotiating power

What’s Driving the 2026 Calgary Real Estate Market

Several factors are shaping the Calgary real estate forecast 2026:

Population and Migration Trends

After record-breaking population growth between 2022 and 2024, migration into Calgary has slowed significantly. With fewer international and interprovincial newcomers, housing demand is now closer to historical norms, marking a shift from recent years.

Employment and the Local Economy

Alberta continues to outperform many provinces economically, but job growth in Calgary is expected to slow in 2026. While this may keep unemployment slightly elevated, it helps stabilize Calgary home prices instead of driving rapid increases.

Calgary Home Price Forecast by Property Type

Not all segments of the market are moving at the same pace:

Apartment and Condo Market

• Record-high construction

• Rising rental vacancies

• Increased resale inventory

Impact: Condo prices are forecasted to decline further in 2026, with benchmark prices around $310,000. Buyers will face less competition and more options than in previous years.

Row Homes

Row homes are experiencing added supply from resale and new construction. Prices declined in 2025 and are expected to ease slightly in 2026. This segment remains more stable than condos but less competitive than in the past.

Semi-Detached Homes

• Limited supply

• Steady demand

• Minimal new construction

Impact: Prices are expected to remain relatively flat, with only modest changes depending on location and price range.

Detached Homes

Detached homes are expected to remain stable in 2026. Improved inventory and competition from new builds have slowed price growth, but long-term demand continues to support this segment. Benchmark prices are forecast around $754,000, with minimal year-over-year change.

Calgary Rental Market Outlook 2026

The rental market is shifting as thousands of new purpose-built rental units come online. Slower migration and rising vacancy rates are placing downward pressure on rental prices. Renters benefit from more choices and reduced competition, while investor demand is slightly tempered.

What This Means for Buyers in 2026

• More listings to choose from

• Slower price growth

• Improved negotiating power

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving up, conditions are far less pressured than in recent years, especially in condos and townhomes.

What This Means for Sellers in Calgary in 2026

Selling in 2026 will require:

• Accurate pricing

• Strong presentation

• Market knowledge by property type and location

Homes priced realistically and prepared well will still sell, but overpricing can lead to longer market times.

Final Thoughts: Calgary Real Estate Market Forecast 2026

The Calgary real estate market in 2026 is all about normalization. After years of extremes, we’re seeing:

• More balanced market conditions

• Stabilizing prices

• A healthier, more sustainable housing market

Understanding these trends helps buyers, sellers, and investors make informed, confident decisions for the year ahead. I highly recommend to read the FULL REPORT

Ready to make the most of Calgary’s real estate market in 2026?
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, or exploring investment opportunities, having the right guidance makes all the difference. Reach out today for a personalized consultation and let’s review your options, understand the latest market trends, and create a strategy that works for you. Don’t navigate this changing market alone when expert advice is just a click away!

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