The Greater Edmonton real estate market closed 2025 from a position of strength, even as conditions began to normalize. A total of 26,835 homes sold in the Edmonton area in 2025, down 6% from 2024 but still above levels seen in 2021 through 2023. With a total of 39,381 listings, an 8% year-over-year increase, buyers had more to choose from in 2025. Despite this, inventory remained below long-term norms for much of the year, sustaining seller-favourable conditions across most property types.

Prices continued to advance at a measured but healthy pace. The annual average single-family home price rose 6.4% to $570,045, while townhouses increased 4.8% to $304,553 and apartment condominiums gained 5.5% to $211,388. These gains reflect ongoing demand pressure…

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2025 Real Estate Forecast: Economic and Population Growth Fuels Optimism

We attended the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton's annual Housing Forecast yesterday and returned home with lots of interesting information about what to expect in the coming year. The speakers included Economists, data analysts, CEOs and a Minister from the Government of Alberta. Every presenter was cautiously optimistic about Alberta's economy and the Greater Edmonton Housing market for the coming year.

What is causing all this optimism? Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, pointed out that with 12% of Canada's population, Alberta has 25% of the jobs in this country. Provincial housing starts surged to a 10-year high in 2024, with 33,000 starts.…

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In August 2024, the Greater Edmonton real estate market once again demonstrated robust growth amidst evolving economic conditions. The benchmark price for single-family homes reached a record high of $476,700, marking a significant 7.6% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, apartment-style condos and townhouses witnessed remarkable growth, with prices surging by 10.6% to $197,700, and 14.8% to $269,800, respectively.

Despite a seasonally typical 12% decrease in sales from the bustling activity observed in July, sales in August notably increased 15% from last year, substantially exceeding typical levels for the season. Even with a 5% year-over-year increase in listings, strong demand has ensured that inventory levels remain below the norm. By…

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Far from the anticipated seasonal slowdown, the real estate market was decidedly busy in the Edmonton area in July, reinforcing the seller's advantage that has characterized Edmonton's real estate landscape for the past 18 months.

A striking 27% year-over-year increase in sales this July, coupled with a modest but notable 3% rise from June 2024, paints a picture of a market buzzing with activity during a time usually marked by camping trips and summer vacations. Listings increased 11% over last year, which helped ease the pressure from buyers a bit, but strong sales led to a 17% drop in inventory (2 months supply). 

The Bank of Canada's decision to cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points in late July — its second reduction in just two months —…

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In June 2024, the Greater Edmonton real estate market sustained its momentum, with a 10% increase in sales compared to the previous year, totalling 2,846 properties. This growth occurred alongside a modest 1% rise in new listings, tightening inventory levels significantly to 5,947 listings—a 17% year-over-year decrease. With only 2.1 months of supply, Edmonton's market dynamics firmly favour sellers, a trend that has persisted for over a year.

The backdrop to this market condition is Alberta’s notable population growth, reaching 4.85 million by April 1, 2024, an increase of 1.0% from the first quarter of 2023. This demographic trend is expected to keep real estate demand elevated well into the future.

Housing starts in Alberta were up 32% in May…

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The Greater Edmonton real estate market has showed remarkable resilience and growth in May 2024. Sales increased by 18% compared to last year, with a total of 3,220 properties changing hands. This growth has outpaced the addition of new listings, which rose by 10%, leaving the inventory at a decreased level of 5,836 listings - a 17% reduction from the previous year. This has solidified Edmonton's status as a seller's market, with only 1.81 months of supply.

The Bank of Canada decreased interest rates by 0.25% yesterday, yet fixed mortgage rates are expected to remain stable for the near term.

Vigorous demand for housing has been caused by the level of interprovincial and international migration to Alberta. Last year, Alberta experienced…

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We saw an impressive surge in sales in the Greater Edmonton Area in December compared to a year previous, with a staggering 23.5% increase. New listings also experienced a remarkable 24% increase, giving buyers a wider range of choices to explore. Even with the jump in new listings, end-of-month inventory dropped 8% year-over-year, which remained well below the historical norm.

With 3.76 months of inventory, we find ourselves just under the 4-month threshold for a balanced market. In other words, it's still a seller's market, providing those looking to sell their homes with an advantageous position.

Across the board, benchmark prices have seen a positive upward trend. Single-family homes experienced a steady 3.5% increase in benchmark prices, while…

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Buying a home is an exciting time and a significant milestone for many people, but it can also be an intimidating and costly process, particularly for first-time homebuyers. Fortunately, the Canadian government has introduced a new savings account to help prospective homebuyers save for their downpayment. Below, we will share what you need to know about the new First Home Savings Account and other downpayment options for first-time buyers.

What is the First Home Savings Account?

The First Home Savings Account is designed specifically for prospective first-time homebuyers. It's a savings account that offers tax incentives to help prospective home buyers save up for a down payment.

Eligibility Requirements

You need to be a Canadian resident, at…

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Well, it's that time of year when I get to try and predict what's going to happen with the real estate market and check back on last year's prediction. I attended the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton annual forecast last week and the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) forecast earlier today, and I have some interesting insights to share with you. But first, let's have a look at my prediction from last year:


"We don't expect the pace of sales to stay ahead of previous years for much longer, we're still dealing with pent-up demand due to extremely low-interest rates and people wanting more space for working and learning from home. The Bank of Canada has committed to keeping rates low for 2021, but the Alberta economy is not expected to get back to…

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Disclaimer This article is not intended to be specific advice, it is recommended that you consult with a tax professional about your specific transaction and circumstances. The tax treatment of a real estate transaction is dependent on the circumstances around how that property was used during the period of ownership. This article is intended to provide some clarity on the general rules that guide the treatment of these transactions.

Sales of Principal Residences

A principal residence is a home that you or a member of your family unit regularly inhabited during the period of ownership. If you, or a member of your family unit, lived in a property it is generally exempt from capital gains tax on the appreciation of that property during the period it…

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