Published November 18, 2025 | Josh Methot
If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines for the Calgary housing market to cool off, November 2025 is delivering exactly what buyers have been asking for.
According to the latest CREB® October 2025 Monthly Statistics released on November 1st, Calgary’s real estate market has officially shifted into balanced-to-buyer territory — something we haven’t seen this clearly since pre-pandemic years.
The Numbers Tell the Story
- Sales dropped 13% year-over-year in October
- New listings surged 34%, pushing active inventory up a massive 76% compared to October 2024
- Months of inventory now sit at 3.4 months — the highest level in over two years
- Benchmark price dipped slightly to $568,000 (still up 3.9% YoY, but the slowest annual growth in 18 months)
Download the full CREB October 2025 Stats Package here (PDF)
What This Actually Means for Buyers in Calgary Right Now
- More Choice Than We’ve Had in Years
With thousands of additional homes on the market, buyers are finally seeing multiple options in popular communities like Evanston, Mahogany, and Legacy — areas that were selling in days just six months ago. - Stronger Negotiating Power
Homes that are realistically priced are still moving fast, but overpriced listings are sitting. This gives qualified buyers room to negotiate concessions, repairs, or even rate buy-downs. - Mortgage Rates Are Helping
The Bank of Canada’s recent rate cuts have brought 5-year fixed rates into the low 4% range for insured purchases and high 4s for conventional — the lowest we’ve seen since 2023.
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Calgary Neighbourhoods Where Buyers Are Winning Right Now
| Community | Avg. Days on Market | Inventory Increase | Price Trend (Oct ’25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahogany | 28 days | +89% | -1.2% MoM |
| Evanston | 31 days | +104% | Stable |
| Cornerstone | 35 days | +112% | -0.8% MoM |
| Livingston | 33 days | +97% | Slight dip |
(Data sourced from CREB MLS® October 2025)
Should You Buy Before Spring 2026?
Most forecasts — including CREA’s latest national outlook — suggest inventory will start tightening again by Q2 2026 as sidelined buyers jump back in once rates settle.
Waiting could mean facing renewed competition and potentially higher prices.
Ready to Take Advantage of Today’s Buyer-Friendly Market?
Our team closed 18 buyer transactions in October alone, with an average of $19,400 in negotiated savings per client.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up, or adding an investment property, now is the time to get positioned.
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Sources: CREB® October 2025 Monthly Statistics, Calgary Real Estate Board, Bank of Canada rate announcements Nov 2025, internal team transaction data.
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