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CALGARY HOUSING MARKET UPDATE – (MAY 26, 2026)

CALGARY DAILY HOUSING SUMMARY
Calgary recorded 69 residential sales on May 25, up from 27 on May 24 and 44 on May 23. New listings came in at 97, while active inventory sits at 6,753 homes.

Daily activity rebounded after the weekend slowdown, with both sales and new listings showing a typical early-week pickup.

SEVEN-DAY TRAILING TRENDS (MAY 19–25, 2026)
Total residential sales reached 496, up slightly by 0.40% compared to the same period in 2025.

New listings totaled 1,004, an increase of 5.13% year over year, while active inventory sits at 6,753 homes (-1.69%).

The median price came in at $590,500, up 2.70%, while the average price increased 3.46% to $664,294.

Days on market averaged 34 days, up 3.03% from last year, indicating a stable pace of absorption.

MONTH-TO-DATE MARKET CONTEXT (MAY)
So far in May, Calgary has recorded 1,688 total residential sales, down 13.44% compared to the same time last year.

New listings total 3,405, down 12.63% year over year.

Active inventory stands at 6,753 homes (-1.69%).

The median price is $589,950 (+0.85%), while the average price is $654,207 (+1.92%).

Days on market are at 34 days.

YEAR-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE
Year-to-date sales total 8,425, down 11.34% from 2025.

New listings are at 16,193 (-8.42%).

The median price is $577,000 (-0.52%), while the average price has increased to $640,905 (+1.49%).

Days on market remain elevated at 39 days compared to 32 days last year.

MARKET SUMMARY
Calgary’s housing market is showing signs of stabilization with modest price growth returning in recent weeks.

Sales activity remains below last year’s levels, but improving weekly trends and rising average prices suggest steady underlying demand.

Inventory levels are holding relatively stable, keeping the market balanced, with buyers maintaining choice while sellers continue to benefit from resilient pricing.