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CALGARY HOUSING MARKET UPDATE – (MAY 13, 2026)

CALGARY DAILY HOUSING SUMMARY
Calgary recorded 74 residential sales on May 12, down from 81 on May 11 and 17 on May 10. New listings came in at 126, while active inventory sits at 6,389 homes.

Inventory remains elevated, though relatively stable, continuing to support balanced market conditions.

SEVEN-DAY TRAILING TRENDS (MAY 6–12, 2026)
Total residential sales reached 500, down 11.03% compared to the same period in 2025.

New listings totaled 1,051, a decrease of 10.40% year over year, while active inventory sits at 6,389 homes (-1.36%).

The median price came in at $583,750, down just 0.34%, while the average price decreased slightly by 0.37% to $650,308.

Days on market averaged 36 days, up 12.50% from last year, indicating a slower pace but stabilizing conditions.

MONTH-TO-DATE MARKET CONTEXT (MAY)
So far in May, Calgary has recorded 799 total residential sales, down 14.91% compared to the same time last year.

New listings total 1,618, down 18.20% year over year.

Active inventory stands at 6,389 homes (-1.36%).

The median price is $580,000 (-2.03%), while the average price is $644,290 (-0.10%).

Days on market are at 36 days.

YEAR-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE
Year-to-date sales total 7,537, down 11.25% from 2025.

New listings are at 14,406 (-8.60%).

The median price is $575,000 (-0.86%), while the average price has increased to $638,275 (+1.21%).

Days on market remain elevated at 40 days compared to 32 days last year.

MARKET SUMMARY
Calgary’s housing market is showing signs of stabilization after several weeks of softening. While sales activity remains below last year’s levels, price declines have narrowed significantly in recent weekly trends.

Inventory remains elevated but steady, giving buyers choice without sharply increasing supply pressure.

Overall, the market is transitioning into a more balanced phase, with slower activity but relatively stable pricing, suggesting a gradual adjustment rather than continued decline.