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  • Calgary Buyers Gain More Choices as Housing Inventory Grows

    Calgary's real estate market saw a 15% drop in sales in January, with 1,234 homes sold and a surge in listings to 4,391, the highest in six years. Multi-family homes, especially apartments and rowhomes, faced the largest declines, with increased supply causing prices to fall. Single-family homes remained relatively balanced with slight price decreases. Apartments…

  • High-Density Homes Begin Promising New Chapter

    Calgary's January home sales fell 15% year-over-year to 1,234, with the steepest declines in high-density homes. New listings rose, increasing inventory to 4,391 units, the highest January level since 2020. Detached homes showed balanced conditions with slight price declines, while row and apartment homes faced higher inventory and price drops. Nearby markets saw mixed sales…

  • ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਹਾਊਸਿੰਗ ਮਾਰਕੀਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਵੇਂ ਮੌਕੇ

    Q4 2025 ਹਾਊਸਿੰਗ ਮਾਰਕੀਟ ਇੰਡੈਕਸ ਮੁਤਾਬਕ, ਨਵੇਂ ਘਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਮੰਦਾਪਣ ਜਾਰੀ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਕਾਰਨ 38% ਨਿਰਮਾਤਾਵਾਂ ਨੇ ਮਾਰਕੀਟ ਹਾਲਾਤਾਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ਘਟਾਏ ਹਨ। ਸਿੰਗਲ-ਫੈਮਿਲੀ ਅਤੇ ਮਲਟੀ-ਫੈਮਿਲੀ ਇੰਡੈਕਸ ਖਾਸ ਕਰਕੇ Ontario, British Columbia ਅਤੇ Prairie ਇਲਾਕਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਨਿਯੁਨਤਮ ਪੱਧਰ 'ਤੇ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਨਿਰਮਾਤਾ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਰੇ ਖਰੀਦਦਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ GST ਛੂਟ ਵਧਾਉਣ…

  • Which Calgary Homes Are a 2026 Buyer’s Market?

    Which Calgary Homes Are a 2026 Buyer’s Market?

    Calgary 2026 flips to buyers as supply rises across rentals, resales, and new homes. Over 26,000 homes remain under construction, with 45% built as rentals. Row homes hit inventories unseen since 2019, pushing resale prices lower in 2026. Single-family prices ranged from +3% downtown to −2% northeast, staying mostly balanced. Apartment resales fell 29% in…

  • Early 2026 Brings Softer Calgary Housing Market

    Early 2026 Brings Softer Calgary Housing Market

    January sales totalled 1,234 homes as benchmark prices fell 4.7% to $554,400. Condos led declines, with apartment prices down 7.7% and row homes down 5.2%. Detached homes slipped 3.4%, while semi-detached prices dipped a modest 1.1%. Inventory jumped 20.6% to 4,391 homes, the highest January level since 2020. More supply reduced urgency, keeping many buyers…

  • Will Calgary Housing Starts Stabilize 2026?

    Will Calgary Housing Starts Stabilize 2026?

    Calgary housing starts in 2026 are expected to remain high but stabilize. Multi-unit and smaller residential projects will drive most activity. Construction momentum may slow compared with 2025 record levels. Alberta’s urban growth continues to support housing demand. Economic factors may moderate 2026 housing expansion slightly.

  • ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੀਅਲ ਐਸਟੇਟ ਅੰਕੜੇ

    ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਜਾਇਦਾਦ ਦੀਆਂ ਕੀਮਤਾਂ 2022 ਵਿੱਚ ਚੋਟੀ 'ਤੇ ਪਹੁੰਚੀਆਂ, ਫਿਰ 2025 ਤੱਕ ਠੰਢੀਆਂ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਲਗਭਗ $690,000–$710,000 'ਤੇ ਸਥਿਰ ਹੋ ਗਈਆਂ। British Columbia ਅਤੇ Ontario ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਮਹਿੰਗੇ ਸੂਬੇ ਹਨ, ਜਿੱਥੇ Vancouver ਅਤੇ Toronto ਵਰਗੇ ਸ਼ਹਿਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਔਸਤ ਕੀਮਤ $1 ਮਿਲੀਅਨ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਹੈ। Trois-Rivières, Saguenay ਅਤੇ Saint John ਵਰਗੇ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਵਧੀਆ ਕਿਫਾਇਤੀ ਵਿਕਲਪ ਹਨ।…

  • How Will Calgary’s Housing Market Evolve in 2026?

    How Will Calgary’s Housing Market Evolve in 2026?

    Calgary prices are expected to increase about 1.5% during 2026, supported by population inflows. Detached homes should continue attracting buyers seeking value compared with Toronto and Vancouver. Condo prices are forecast to rise modestly. Balanced conditions may keep competition moderate but steady.

  • How to Get a Mortgage with Bad Credit in Canada

    To buy a home in Canada, a good credit score is essential for securing a favorable mortgage. Bad credit complicates the process, making lenders hesitant to approve applications. However, options exist for those with poor credit, such as getting a co-signer, applying with B lenders or private lenders, or considering rent-to-own agreements. Improving credit scores…

  • Calgary 2026: Cash Flow Opportunities Ahead

    Calgary 2026: Cash Flow Opportunities Ahead

    Calgary home prices are forecast to rise modestly no more than 2% in 2026. Rental demand remains strong with sustained interprovincial migration. Calgary remains one of Canada’s leading cash‑flow markets in 2026. Tech and migration trends support rental yield stability in 2026. Price growth is expected but remains moderate compared with national peaks.

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