Calgary Market At A Glance

CREB's October 2026 live statistics page currently reports:

• 1,592 home sales, down 15.3% from October 2025.
• 2,933 new listings, down 9.3% year over year.
• 6,194 active listings, down 4.4% from October 2025.
• Approximately 3.9 months of supply, calculated from the reported October active listings and sales; this is an indicative calculation, not a finalized CREB monthly statistic.
• $562,500 median sale price, down 2.5% year over year. The median is not the same as the benchmark price.
• 43 average days on market, unchanged from October 2025.

Sales declined faster than new listings compared with last October, but active inventory was also lower. That combination suggests less urgency across parts of the market without implying that every buyer has the same negotiating power. These October figures are from CREB's live statistics page and should be rechecked when the finalized October monthly package is published.

What Buyers Should Know

A slower October sales pace may give some Calgary buyers more room to compare properties and make informed decisions. However, the number of available homes also fell from a year earlier, so a quieter market does not automatically mean unlimited choice.

Start by comparing recent sales and active listings in your preferred neighbourhood, rather than relying only on citywide averages. Look at how long comparable properties have been listed, whether asking prices have changed and what condition or upgrades distinguish one home from another.

If you are considering a condo or townhome, review monthly fees, financial documents, reserve-fund information and any planned major repairs. Buyers considering detached homes should still be prepared to act when a well-maintained, competitively priced property meets their needs.

What Sellers Should Know

October's year-over-year decline in sales reinforces the importance of getting your pricing and presentation right from the beginning. Buyers may have time to compare several options, especially where similar properties are competing for attention.

A strong November listing strategy should include:

• A price supported by recent neighbourhood sales and currently competing listings.
• Professional photography and clear listing details that show how the home lives.
• Preparation that makes rooms feel bright, welcoming and functional during the shorter days of late fall.
• Attention to practical seasonal details, including exterior maintenance, entryways, heating and lighting.
• A plan to review showing activity, buyer feedback and competing listings as the market changes.

Selling in November does not mean your home cannot attract serious interest. It means the listing needs to make a compelling case to the buyers who are actively looking, with realistic expectations around price and timing.

Detached And Semi-Detached Homes

Detached and semi-detached properties have generally held up better than higher-density housing in Calgary's recent market. The most recent finalized property-type comparison, from September 2026, showed both categories recording more sales than a year earlier, even as total residential sales declined.

September's finalized CREB figures included:

• 896 detached-home sales, up 4.4% from September 2025.
• 3.31 months of detached supply, down from 3.73 months the previous September.
• $739,400 detached benchmark price, down just under 1% year over year.
• 163 semi-detached sales, up 5.2% compared with September 2025.
• $685,200 semi-detached benchmark price, essentially unchanged year over year.

These September figures provide context rather than a substitute for October's property-type results. They highlight why detached and semi-detached buyers should pay close attention to neighbourhood-level inventory. A desirable property with the right price and presentation can still generate strong competition despite slower overall sales.

Townhomes And Condos

Calgary's row-home and apartment-condo segments have recently offered buyers more choice and greater negotiating flexibility than detached housing. September's finalized results showed lower year-over-year sales, longer selling periods and more supply in these property categories.

September's finalized CREB figures showed:

• 248 row-home sales, down 18.2% from September 2025.
• 4.45 months of row-home supply, with a benchmark price of $412,400, down 5.5% year over year.
• 343 apartment-condo sales, down 14.3% from September 2025.
• 5.29 months of apartment supply, compared with the citywide 3.93 months.
• $291,400 apartment benchmark price, down 8.3% year over year.
• 55 average days on market for apartments, compared with 38 days for detached homes.

For first-time buyers, downsizers and investors, these recent conditions may create opportunities to compare properties carefully. Price is only one consideration: the building's financial health, condo fees, reserve fund, maintenance history and long-term suitability remain central to a sound purchase decision. These property-type figures reflect September, pending finalized October data.

Calgary Is Still A Market Of Many Markets

Calgary's overall sales slowdown does not affect every community or property type equally. A detached home in an established neighbourhood may face a very different set of competing listings than a newer apartment or a row home elsewhere in the city.

September's district benchmark prices illustrated these differences, ranging from $390,600 in the East district to $721,200 in the West district. These are district-level figures, not individual neighbourhood valuations, but they show how much citywide numbers can conceal.

As Calgary moves toward winter, the most useful market analysis combines recent sales, the properties currently for sale, time on market and the specific features that buyers value in each community.

Whether you are looking in Calgary's inner-city neighbourhoods, established suburban communities or newer developments, understanding your local competition is more valuable than relying on a single citywide price or market label.

Thinking About Buying Or Selling?

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We will help you evaluate current activity in your target neighbourhood, review comparable properties and build a buying or selling strategy around your goals.

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