Tag: Alberta real estate
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Calgary’s Record-Breaking Home Construction Is Actually Shrinking Its Housing Shortage

Calgary has spent the past several years building homes at a record pace, and new data suggests all that construction is actually making a measurable difference. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Fall 2026 Housing Supply Report, Calgary is one of the few major Canadian housing markets where the estimated housing supply gap…
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Edmonton Is The Only Major Canadian City Without A Housing Supply Shortage

Canada may be struggling with a massive housing shortage, but one major city appears to be bucking the trend. Edmonton is currently the only large Canadian housing market with no measurable housing supply gap, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s new Fall 2026 Housing Supply Report. CMHC says housing construction in Edmonton has…
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Edmonton Home Prices Just Fell As Housing Inventory Jumps 15%

Edmonton’s housing market may be starting to shift as home sales slow, inventory climbs and benchmark prices move lower. The Greater Edmonton Area recorded 2,143 home sales in August 2026, according to the latest report from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. That was a 15.4% drop from July and a 9.8% decline compared with August…
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Calgary condo prices have dropped nearly $46K from their peak

Calgary’s condo market has changed significantly from the red-hot conditions seen just a couple of years ago, with apartment prices now sitting roughly 13% below their 2024 peak. According to the latest data from the Calgary Real Estate Board, the benchmark price for an apartment-style condo in Calgary fell to $295,400 in August 2026. That…
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This Alberta City Was Just Named Canada’s Most Affordable Place To Buy A Home

As housing affordability continues to challenge buyers in Canada’s largest cities, one Alberta community has claimed the title of the country’s most affordable place to purchase a home. A new report from Royal LePage ranked Lethbridge, Alberta, as Canada’s most affordable city for homeownership based on the percentage of household income required to cover mortgage…
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Calgary Ranked One of the Happiest Cities in the World in New Global Index

Calgary has officially been ranked one of the happiest cities on Earth according to a new international study measuring quality of life, mobility, healthcare, environment, and overall wellbeing. The city placed 74th globally on the 2026 Happy City Index, making it one of the highest-ranked cities in North America. The ranking is drawing attention online as…
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99% of Calgary Neighbourhoods Are Selling Below Asking (What It Means for Buyers)

Calgary’s housing market has shifted over the past year, and new data suggests most neighbourhoods are no longer seeing the over-asking frenzy buyers got used to. According to a recent analysis from Wahi, 99% of Calgary neighbourhoods with five or more sales in Q3 2025 saw homes sell below list price, a clear sign that…
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Calgary Housing Market Report December 2025

The Calgary housing market continued to shift toward balanced conditions in November 2025, with rising inventory, softening sales, and moderating price growth across most property types. According to new data from WOWA, Calgary remains more stable than other major Canadian markets, even as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shape buyer demand. Inventory Climbs 28 Percent…
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Why Alberta Home Prices Are Rising – Even as Sales Stagnate

It seems counterintuitive: more homes are sitting on the market, fewer people are closing deals – yet benchmark home prices in Alberta are still holding strong (and in some areas, even rising). What’s behind this paradox? In this article, we dive into local data, expert voices, and real stories to explain why Alberta home prices are…
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Edmonton’s Housing Market Continues to Defy Expectations

Edmonton’s housing market continues to outperform in 2025. Royal LePage projects home prices to reach $479,000 by year-end, keeping Edmonton one of Canada’s strongest and most affordable real estate markets.