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Calgary’s April 2025 Housing Market: Expert Insights & How to Sell Successfully in a Balanced Market

Calgary’s April 2025 Housing Market: Expert Insights & How to Sell Successfully in a Balanced Market

Calgary’s April 2025 Housing Market: The Key Takeaways

Calgary’s real estate landscape is shifting, and savvy sellers need to adapt. Let’s unpack CREB’s latest data and what it means for you:

  1. Sales Slowdown:

    • Home sales dropped 22% year-over-year to 2,236 units.

    • Apartments (-30%) and row homes (-16%) saw the steepest declines.

    • Why it matters: Buyers have more options now—your home needs to shine.

  2. Inventory Surge:

    • New listings jumped 15.7%, with total inventory hitting 5,876 units—more than double 2024’s levels.

    • Why it matters: Competition is rising. Strategic pricing and marketing are critical.

  3. Price Stability:

    • City-wide benchmark price held steady at $591,100 (-1.4% YoY).

    • Detached homes (769,300)andsemi−detachedhomes(769,300)andsemidetachedhomes(691,700) saw modest gains.

    • Apartments (336,000)androwhomes(336,000)androwhomes(454,000) stabilized after earlier declines.

  4. Market Balance:

    • With 3 months of supply, Calgary is now a balanced market.

    • Exception: Affordable homes under $500K remain competitive.

What This Means for Sellers:
While demand has softened, Calgary’s stable economy and migration trends keep activity above pre-pandemic levels. To succeed, you’ll need a data-driven pricing strategy, standout marketing, and an agent who understands how to attract serious buyers.


Final Thoughts for Calgary Sellers

The April 2025 market isn’t a cause for panic—it’s a call to action. With the right strategy, you can still sell quickly and profitably.

3 Quick Tips Before You List:

  1. Audit Your Online Presence: Google your address. Does your listing stand out?

  2. Refresh Your Curb Appeal: Trim hedges, repaint the front door, and add seasonal flowers.

  3. Partner with a Savvy Realtor: In a high-inventory market, visibility is everything.


Ready to Sell? 🏡
*Contact Don Wong today for a FREE home valuation and a customized marketing plan tailored to Calgary’s 2025 market.*

📧 Email: don@donwong.ca

Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS®System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™.
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