After 18 years guiding Calgary families through every housing cycle, I know recovery never feels like a stampede—especially in markets like ours. Recent bank forecasts back this up: while resales across Canada have picked up since early Q2 and inventory is holding steady, the numbers point to a slow and steady path, not a wild upswing. For 2026, resales are expected to dip about 4% to 453,200 homes, with benchmark prices easing 2% to $794,200. In 2027, a modest bounce is on the horizon—resales up 7% to 483,600, prices nudging just under 1% higher to $800,700.
Pent-up demand is real—over 400,000 Canadian households may have held off on forming since 2019, waiting for the right time. The bank notes that affordability, job growth, and renewed confidence will shape what’s next. But with rates likely at their floor and global trade tensions still in play, there’s no guarantee of a boom.
What this means for Calgary? Each family’s move matters. Every decision—whether you’re a first-timer, a renovator, or an investor—deserves careful, local insight. That’s always been my approach: one household, one story at a time.
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