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Calgary Daily Market Update – June 17, 2026

Daily Market Activity

Calgary's housing market remains remarkably steady as the month progresses. Through June 16, total sales have reached 1,200 transactions, down just 1.2% from the 1,214 sales recorded at the same point in June 2025.

New listings total 2,182 properties, a decline of 6.7% from last year's 2,338 listings. Active inventory sits at 6,930 homes, down 1.1% from a year ago, suggesting supply remains elevated but is gradually tightening.

Prices continue to hold firm. The median sale price stands at $600,000, up 1.1% from the $593,625 recorded last year. The average sale price has risen to $683,832, representing a 6.8% increase year over year. Homes are taking slightly longer to sell, averaging 37 days on market, compared with 33 days last year.

Year-to-Date Trends

Through June 16, Calgary has recorded 10,095 sales, down 10.9% from the 11,326 transactions reported during the same period in 2025.

New listings total 19,196 properties, an 8.4% decline year over year. Despite softer sales volumes, prices remain resilient. The year-to-date median price sits at $580,000, only 0.9% lower than last year, while the average sale price has climbed 2.2% to $649,106.

Higher inventory levels compared with recent years continue to provide buyers with more options and have helped create more balanced market conditions across Calgary.

Weekly Market Trends

For the week ending June 16, sales activity eased slightly compared with the same week last year.

Sales totaled 532 transactions, down 6.3% from 568 sales during the comparable week in 2025. New listings declined 7.1% to 986 properties, while active inventory fell 1.1% to 6,930 homes.

The weekly median price slipped 1.1% to $585,500, although the average sale price increased 5.8% to $670,594. Homes spent an average of 38 days on market, compared with 33 days during the same week in 2025.

Overall, weekly activity continues to point toward a balanced market with stable prices and moderate demand.

General Market Trends

Calgary's housing market continues to benefit from strong population growth, migration into Alberta, and a relatively healthy provincial economy.

While year-to-date sales remain below 2025 levels, recent weeks have shown improving stability. Inventory remains considerably higher than the extremely tight conditions experienced during 2023 and early 2024, providing buyers with greater choice and more balanced negotiating conditions.

Detached homes continue to perform well, while increased condominium supply has improved affordability opportunities for first-time buyers and investors.

Interest Rate Environment

The Bank of Canada maintained its overnight lending rate at 2.25% during its June 10 meeting. Policymakers continue to balance weak economic growth against inflation pressures stemming from higher energy prices. Although the Bank remains cautious, markets continue to anticipate the possibility of lower rates later in 2026 should inflation moderate further. 

Three Major Economic Stories from June 16

1. Oil Prices and Energy Markets Remain Volatile

Oil markets continued to fluctuate amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding global supply. Higher oil prices generally support Alberta's economy and employment, although they also contribute to inflationary pressures that can influence interest rate decisions. 

2. The Canadian Dollar Remains Under Pressure

The Canadian dollar hovered near seven-month lows as falling oil prices and broader economic uncertainty weighed on the currency. A weaker dollar can increase inflation through higher import costs but also supports Canadian exports and resource producers. 

3. Global Markets Continue to Navigate Economic Uncertainty

Financial markets saw diverging performance as investors balanced slowing growth concerns with hopes that lower energy prices could ease inflation pressures. Broader market stability remains important for consumer confidence and investment activity across Canada. 

Outlook

Calgary's housing market continues to transition toward balanced conditions. Sales remain close to last year's pace for the month, inventory levels have stabilized, and prices continue to demonstrate resilience.

Although overall activity remains below 2025 levels on a year-to-date basis, strong migration, a healthy Alberta economy, and the prospect of lower borrowing costs later this year should provide support for the market heading into the second half of 2026.