08/21/2026
Sometimes the strongest market signal isn’t the spike.
It’s what happens next.
Last week, showings jumped 8%. This week, instead of giving those gains back, buyer activity increased another 2%.
Sales also rose 6%, while new listings fell 12% following last week’s surge.
No dramatic swings. No single price range carrying the market. Just the normal rotation of gains and declines we’d expect under balanced conditions.
The $1.4M–$1.5M range posted a larger percentage increase, but higher price points have fewer listings and showings—so those swings should always be viewed with some caution.
The bigger story is the overall trend.
Across Alberta, showing activity continues to move closer to 2024 levels. We’re now tracking ahead of 2022 and 2025, while remaining below the exceptional activity seen in 2023.
After a quieter start to the summer, two consecutive weeks of stronger showings—combined with rising sales and a slower pace of new listings—are encouraging signs as we move toward the fall market.
Demand is strengthening without the market becoming overheated.
That’s balance.
The spike got our attention. The follow-through matters more.