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3 | Balancing & Booming: Calgary's 2026 Real Estate Forecast
he Calgary real estate market has officially shifted — and that’s not a bad thing.
In this episode of Espressold, hosts Annie and Paula break down the CREB® 2026 Calgary & Region Forecast and translate what it actually means for real people making real decisions this year.
Whether you’re upsizing, investing, renewing your mortgage, or simply trying to understand where the market is headed, this episode is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
This is not a hype episode.
This is not a fear-based episode.
This is a strategy conversation.
How 2025 marked the transition from a seller’s market to balanced conditions
Why slowing migration and rising supply changed the dynamic
What “balanced” really means for buyers and sellers in 2026
Over 26,000 units currently under construction in Calgary
Why most of that supply is apartments and rentals
How rental vacancies impact ownership demand and pricing
Why condo prices softened in 2025 and are forecast to decline further
Who should consider buying condos in 2026 — and who should pause
What first-time buyers and long-term investors need to know
Increased inventory and renewed negotiation power
Why townhomes are a quiet opportunity for space-conscious buyers
What price stabilization looks like in this segment
Why semis are one of the most stable property types right now
How limited supply has protected values
Who this segment is ideal for in 2026
Why detached pricing has stabilized
How increased choice creates better conditions for upsizers
Why 2026 is a lifestyle move market — not a speculative one
Why cash flow matters more than appreciation this year
What elevated vacancy rates mean for rentals
Where long-term investment opportunities still exist
Apartment absorption rates
Rental vacancy trends
Employment vs. unemployment shifts
Spring vs. fall pricing gaps
2026 is not about timing the market perfectly —
it’s about understanding the market clearly.
This is a year for informed, intentional decisions — whether you’re moving up, holding steady, or planning your next investment.
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By Annie & Paulahe Calgary real estate market has officially shifted — and that’s not a bad thing.
In this episode of Espressold, hosts Annie and Paula break down the CREB® 2026 Calgary & Region Forecast and translate what it actually means for real people making real decisions this year.
Whether you’re upsizing, investing, renewing your mortgage, or simply trying to understand where the market is headed, this episode is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
This is not a hype episode.
This is not a fear-based episode.
This is a strategy conversation.
How 2025 marked the transition from a seller’s market to balanced conditions
Why slowing migration and rising supply changed the dynamic
What “balanced” really means for buyers and sellers in 2026
Over 26,000 units currently under construction in Calgary
Why most of that supply is apartments and rentals
How rental vacancies impact ownership demand and pricing
Why condo prices softened in 2025 and are forecast to decline further
Who should consider buying condos in 2026 — and who should pause
What first-time buyers and long-term investors need to know
Increased inventory and renewed negotiation power
Why townhomes are a quiet opportunity for space-conscious buyers
What price stabilization looks like in this segment
Why semis are one of the most stable property types right now
How limited supply has protected values
Who this segment is ideal for in 2026
Why detached pricing has stabilized
How increased choice creates better conditions for upsizers
Why 2026 is a lifestyle move market — not a speculative one
Why cash flow matters more than appreciation this year
What elevated vacancy rates mean for rentals
Where long-term investment opportunities still exist
Apartment absorption rates
Rental vacancy trends
Employment vs. unemployment shifts
Spring vs. fall pricing gaps
2026 is not about timing the market perfectly —
it’s about understanding the market clearly.
This is a year for informed, intentional decisions — whether you’re moving up, holding steady, or planning your next investment.