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Calgary Real Estate Market Update — June 2026
June sales improved over May but remain below last year. Condos face steep price declines while detached stays balanced. Full breakdown by property type.
Read ArticleCalgary Real Estate Market Update — May 2026
The market is shifting. Inventory is up, sales are down, and where you buy or sell matters more than ever. Here's the full breakdown by property type.
Read ArticleCalgary Real Estate Market Update — April 2026
Spring brought the usual seasonal lift, but sales are still running below last year. Detached stays tight while condos continue to favour buyers.
Read ArticleCalgary Real Estate Market Update — March 2026
Activity picked up heading into spring, but the story differs a lot depending on what you're buying or selling. Detached remains tight; condos are a different world.
Read ArticleCalgary Real Estate Market Update — February 2026
Two very different markets are running side by side right now. Detached homes under $700K remain tough to find, while condos are sitting longer with more negotiating room.
Read ArticleCalgary Real Estate Market Update — January 2026
Sales are down 15% from last January and inventory just hit its highest point since 2020 — but the detached market is still holding up better than the headlines suggest.
Read ArticleCalgary Real Estate: 2025 Year in Review
After years of frenzied seller conditions, 2025 was the year Calgary's market finally caught its breath. Here's what the numbers say and what it means heading into 2026.
Read ArticleNovember 2025 Market Update
Inventory remains elevated at 28% above last year as seasonal trends slow sales, but the detached and semi-detached markets hold relatively balanced conditions heading into winter.
Read ArticleOctober 2025 Market Update
Inventory eased slightly as sales picked up, returning months of supply to 3.5 months. Year-to-date sales are down 16% but still in line with long-term trends.
Read ArticleSeptember 2025 Market Update
Sales-to-new-listings ratio dipped to 45% and months of supply reached four months for the first time since early 2020, signaling a notable market shift.
Read ArticleAugust 2025 Market Update
Improving supply has shifted market dynamics with months of supply rising to 3.4 months — the highest August total since 2019 — while prices ease modestly from spring peaks.
Read ArticleJuly 2025 Market Update
Inventory hit 6,917 units — the highest since before the pandemic — as sales fell 12% and new listings rose 8%. The benchmark price is now 4% below June 2024's peak.
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A stylish 568 sq.ft. downtown condo in East Village offering west-facing balcony, skyline views, and steps from the Bow River — priced at $314,900.
Read ArticleJune 2025 Market Update
Inventory reached 6,941 units — back to 2021 levels — as sales remain consistent with long-term trends. The benchmark price is $586,200, down 3% year-over-year.
Read ArticleMay 2025 Market Update
Sales eased 17% year-over-year but remain 11% above long-term trends. With 2.6 months of supply, conditions are still balanced — though apartment and row prices are feeling pressure.
Read ArticleApril 2025 Market Update
Inventories hit 5,876 units — more than double last year but in line with historical norms — as economic uncertainty and tariff concerns weigh on sales.
Read ArticleYour Property Assessment vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?
Your annual assessment notice just arrived — but does it reflect what your home would actually sell for? Here's what Calgary homeowners need to know.
Read ArticleMarch 2025 Market Update
Tariff uncertainty weighed on sales, which declined 19% year-over-year to 2,159 units, but inventory reached 5,154 units — shifting the market toward balanced conditions.
Read ArticleJanuary 2025 Market Update
Inventory rose 70% year-over-year to 3,639 units as new listings outpaced sales. The benchmark price hit $583,000 — up nearly 3% from last January.
Read ArticleCalgary Hidden Gems: Family Fun Within 30 Minutes
From wolfdog sanctuaries to horseback riding and charming small towns, here are the best family-friendly spots within a short drive of Calgary.
Read ArticleDecember 2024 Market Update
2024 closed with 1,322 December sales — near last year's levels and 20% above long-term trends. Annual benchmark prices grew over 7%, but the second half showed signs of stabilization.
Read ArticleSeason's Greetings from Nick Trawinski
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year from Nick Trawinski and the IQ Real Estate team.
Read ArticleNovember 2024 Market Update
Sales of 1,797 matched last year's levels and stood 20% above long-term trends. Inventory hit 4,352 units — up from 3,000 last year — as the market transitions away from extreme seller conditions.
Read ArticleOctober 2024 Market Update
October sales of 2,174 were 24% above long-term trends as inventory reached 4,966 units — well up from the record low 3,205 last October. Months of supply at 2.3 months.
Read ArticleSeptember 2024 Market Update
New listings hit the highest September total since 2008 at 3,687 units, pushing inventory to 5,064. Despite this, the benchmark price remains 5% above last year at $596,900.
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This Means for You?
The Calgary market moves fast. Nick can translate the numbers into a clear picture of what to expect — whether you're buying, selling, or just watching.