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Calgary proves large urban centres can still offer reasonable rental affordability despite rapid growth. Avg rent is $2,044, with 1-bedrooms at $1,736, well below Toronto’s typical 1-bedroom price. Rent dropped 8.1% year-over-year, one of the biggest declines among Canada’s major cities. With a median income of $98,000, only 34% of renters face heavy housing cost…

Housing demand expected to rise modestly due to lower borrowing costs and strong employment in 2026. Price growth projected to remain stable with limited upward pressure on home values. Condos without parking forecast continued slow sales due to buyer preferences. Millennials and first-time buyers will drive market activity despite affordability challenges. Overall recovery gradual, supported…

Slide 1: Calgary detached homes barely budge, but apartments and row-homes face steep price drops. Slide 2: Apartment inventory hits five months’ supply, pushing prices down 7% to $318,000.

Hiring in energy and services bolsters buyer confidence in Calgary. New listings remain balanced, helping stabilise market activity. Average prices gradually increase across suburban neighbourhoods. Days-on-market shorten for entry-level and family homes. Outlook: ↑2–4% anticipated with ongoing employment gains.

Slide 1: Winter slowdown means opportunity — motivated sellers, more negotiation room, and below-peak prices for patient buyers. Slide 2: Detached/semi-detached homes stable; row homes/apartments see 1–2% declines in winter.  Slide 3: New housing supply is reshaping the scene — more rentals and condos, more choices for everyone. Slide 4: Winter slowdown = smart investors’…

Calgary home sales dropped 13% as inventory surged 30% in October. Benchmark price fell 4.1% to $568K, row and apartment homes hit hardest.

Calgary’s average rent for one-bedroom apartments dropped 5.9% compared to last year. Two-bedroom rents also fell by 7%, now averaging $2,068 per month. This marks the city’s continued rental market cooling amid national declines. Calgary now ranks 43rd in affordability among Canadian cities, showing improved accessibility for renters. Analysts attribute the decline to increased apartment…

Slide 1: Calgary takes the crown as Canada’s new housing start leader in 2025. Slide 2: The city recorded a strong 18,632 housing starts in mid-2025. Slide 3: Alberta’s open energy trade with the U.S. fuels local confidence and steady growth. Slide 4: Builders are seizing the moment as affordability draws new residents to Calgary.…