10/12/2026
Central Alberta Market Update
The pace of residential sales eased again in September, with 435 properties sold across Central Alberta, compared with 463 in August. Active listings also declined, totalling 1,511 on October 1, down from 1,567. Sales have decreased each month since June, while inventory has declined for two consecutive months.
The Bank of Canada also found that high living costs, trade uncertainty and concerns about inflation and the Middle East conflict were weighing on household spending decisions.
CMHC similarly reported that economic uncertainty, modest income growth and borrowing costs were keeping buyers cautious.