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Calgary’s real estate market continues to show dynamic movement as we head further into September. Following last week’s trends, new listings and sales activity reveal important shifts across all property types, offering insights for both buyers and sellers navigating the fall market.

Overall Market Snapshot

  • Total Active Listings: 7,217 (↑ 2.54% over last week)

  • Homes Sold (Last 30 Days): 1,725 (↓ 1.68% over last week)

  • Months of Supply: 4.18 (↑ from 4.12 last week)

  • New Listings (Last Month): 3,514 (↑ 0.90% over last week)

  • Average Sold Price (Last 30 Days): $617,595 (↓ 11.38% compared to July)

  • Days on Market: 40 (↑ 1 day over last week)

Key Takeaway: Active inventory is climbing while sales…

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The Calgary housing market showed mixed signals this week as both buyers and sellers adjusted to evolving conditions. While active listings continued to grow, sales slowed in some property types, and absorption rates revealed diverging trends across housing segments. Here’s a breakdown of the latest data and what it means for Calgary homeowners, buyers, and investors.

Overall Market Snapshot

  • Total Active Listings: 7,038 (up 4.97% week-over-week)

  • Homes Sold (last 30 days): 1,754 (down 4.85%)

  • Months of Supply: 4.01 (up from 3.60 in August)

  • New Listings: 3,514 (down 11.38% from July)

  • Average Sold Price (last 30 days): $612,105 (down 0.66%)

  • Days on Market: 39 (no change)

Overall Calgary real estate trends for active listings, sales, and pricing as of September 8, 2025

Detached Homes:…

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Calgary’s rental market continues to evolve, driven by rising demand, limited supply, and affordability challenges for buyers. For real estate investors, the big question is: what’s the better investment — a traditional condo or a purpose-built rental (PBR) property? Both options come with unique advantages, risks, and long-term strategies. Here’s a breakdown to help guide your decision.

1. Upfront Costs and Financing

Condos: Typically more accessible for first-time investors. Lower purchase prices make them easier to finance, especially with rising interest rates. However, condo fees can impact profitability.

Purpose-Built Rentals (PBRs): These properties often require higher upfront capital and are usually geared toward institutional or…

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The Calgary real estate market shifted notably in August 2025 as higher inventory levels met softer sales activity. This balance is easing the seller-driven conditions we’ve seen in recent years, though the impact varies by property type.

Market Overview

Sales: 1,989 (–8.8% vs. Aug 2024)

New Listings: 3,478 (–1.7% vs. Aug 2024)

Inventory: 6,661 (+48.2% vs. Aug 2024)

Benchmark Price: $577,200 (–4.1% vs. Aug 2024)

Days on Market: 38 (+41% vs. Aug 2024)

Months of Supply: 3.35 (up from sellers’ market levels)

Key Insight: Supply is expanding faster than sales, creating more balanced conditions. Price adjustments are most evident in apartments and row homes, while detached and semi-detached properties are showing smaller changes.

Chart showing Calgary total sales, new listings, and inventory trends in August 2025.

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As affordability challenges continue and more Calgarians turn to renting, the rental market is undergoing big changes. Two main options dominate the landscape — purpose-built rentals and condo rentals. Each has unique advantages and drawbacks, and both are shaping the future of Calgary’s housing market.

Purpose-Built Rentals

Purpose-built rentals are designed from the ground up for tenants and are owned by developers or property companies. They’re professionally managed and often include on-site staff and modern amenities.

Advantages:

  • Tenant stability with less risk of eviction due to a sale.
  • Professional management ensures timely maintenance.
  • Modern buildings often include gyms, coworking areas, and pet-friendly spaces.

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As summer winds down, Calgary’s housing market remains active, though shifts are becoming more noticeable across property types. August 2025 data reveals trends in sales, inventory, and pricing that highlight where opportunities and challenges lie for both buyers and sellers.

Overall Calgary Market

  • Total Sales: 2,024 transactions
  • New Listings: 3,514
  • Active Listings: 6,704 homes on the market
  • Average Price: $609,070
  • Median Price: $563,150
  • Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio: 57.6%
  • Sales-to-List Price Ratio: 97.98%

This points to conditions that remain balanced but leaning toward sellers, with most homes still selling close to asking price.

Detached Homes

  • Total Sales: 996
  • New Listings: 1,748
  • Active Listings: 3,075
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As summer winds down and Labour Day weekend approaches, Calgary’s real estate market often shifts gears. While August tends to be quieter, September brings renewed activity as families settle back into routines and buyers and sellers refocus on their goals.

Here’s what Labour Day means for you — whether you’re buying or selling in Calgary this fall.

For Buyers: Time to Act Before Competition Rises

  • Take advantage of early fall inventory. New listings typically increase after Labour Day as sellers aim to capture autumn demand.
  • Get pre-approved now. Interest rates remain a key factor; having financing in place lets you act quickly.
  • Watch for motivated sellers. Homeowners who delayed listing in summer may be more willing to negotiate in…

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For many Calgarians, Labour Day weekend signals the unofficial end of summer. Families enjoy one last trip to the mountains, kids prepare to head back to school, and homeowners turn their attention to fall routines. But for Calgary’s real estate market, Labour Day is more than just a long weekend—it’s a natural turning point that shifts the momentum of buying and selling.

1. The End of the Summer Rush

Traditionally, spring and summer are the busiest seasons in Calgary real estate. Warmer weather, longer days, and school holidays make it easier for families to list homes, attend showings, and move. By the time Labour Day arrives, the peak season is winding down. Many buyers who wanted to settle in before the school year have already purchased,…

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The Calgary real estate market continues to show signs of shifting dynamics across all property types. While sales remain steady, inventory levels and pricing trends reveal different stories for detached, semi-detached, row/townhomes, and apartments. Here’s your breakdown of the week’s key numbers.

Overall Market Snapshot

  • Total Active Listings: 7,048 (down 0.09% vs. last week)

  • New Listings (last month): 3,914 (down 6.0% vs. June)

  • Homes Sold (last 30 days): 1,958 (up 0.46% vs. last week)

  • Average Sold Price (last 30 days): $611,292 (down 0.25% vs. last week)

  • Months of Supply: 3.60

  • Days on Market: 38 (up 1 day vs. last week)

Takeaway: The overall Calgary market remains balanced, with stable…

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Calgary’s real estate market remains balanced, with consistent demand across property types and modest price shifts. Here’s what happened in the past week.

Snapshot of the Week

Active Listings:

7,921 homes on the market — an increase of approximately 120 listings from the previous week, suggesting growing inventory.

Sales Volume:

Estimated around 2,000 homes sold in the past 30 days — consistent with recent activity levels.

Median Price Trends:

Overall median price sits near $569,500 — slightly lower than earlier summer figures. Detached homes are holding at about $705,000; semi-detached near $605,000; row homes around $434,500.

What Buyers & Sellers Should Know

If you're a buyer, the increased inventory opens up more…

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