Entering 2026, the Calgary-region housing market has shifted toward more balanced conditions. After several years of strong demand and rapid price growth, higher inventory levels and slower migration have eased pressure across many segments of the market. While demand remains stable, it is now tracking closer to long-term trends, creating a market where pricing, preparation, and property type play a larger role in outcomes.
Calgary:
Sales activity is expected to remain in line with long-term averages as increased resale and new-home supply provides buyers with more choice. Price growth has stabilized, with detached homes forecast to see minimal year-over-year change, while higher-density properties such as apartments and row homes face greater price pressure due to elevated inventory.
Airdrie:
Airdrie’s market has returned to more balanced conditions as inventory levels increased in both the resale and new home segments. While prices softened slightly in 2025, values remain significantly higher than pre-2021 levels, reflecting the strong gains achieved over the past several years. Price growth is expected to remain more moderate heading into 2026.
Cochrane:
After multiple years of tight supply, inventory levels in Cochrane have moved closer to historical norms. Sales activity remains healthy, but the return of supply is expected to moderate price growth following several years of strong appreciation.
Overall, the 2026 market is no longer driven by rapid price escalation. Buyers have more leverage, sellers must price strategically, and results increasingly depend on location, property type, and presentation.
(Stats provided by CREB® 2026 Forecast)
Rene Simpson | Realtor® / Real Estate Associate
Legacy Real Estate Services
renesimpson.realtor@gmail.com
renesimpsonrealty.ca
