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A Year-End Pulse Check as We Enter the Final Month of 2025

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A Year-End Pulse Check as We Enter the Final Month of 2025

As Calgary moves into the final stretch of 2025, market activity remains one of the most closely watched topics across the city. While our full Official Market Report will be released in the coming days, this early-December snapshot provides helpful context on buyer demand, inventory levels, and cross-market performance across both residential and commercial real estate.

Calgary continues to show resilience—with steady sales volumes, upward pressure on pricing in popular communities, and increasing interest in suburban and surrounding-area markets. Below is an overview of what’s shaping the landscape right now—and where trends appear to be heading.

Inventory Remains Tight Across Many Calgary Communities

Low inventory continues to define large parts of the market heading into December. Detached homes, especially in established neighbourhoods, remain competitive. Buyers searching in communities such as Auburn Bay(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/auburn-bay-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) , Mahogany(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/mahogany-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) , or Legacy(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/legacy-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) are still encountering fast-moving listings and strong absorption rates.

Northeast Calgary—an area that has experienced some of the fastest population growth—continues to draw significant attention. Communities such as Saddleridge (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/saddleridge-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) , Taradale (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/taradale-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) , and Skyview Ranch(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/skyviewranch-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) continue to attract buyers searching for affordability paired with amenities and strong transit access.

For buyers looking to stay ahead of new opportunities, our Just Listed feed (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/just-listed.html) remains one of the best tools to monitor fast-moving inventory.

Luxury & Estate Markets Hold Steady

Despite interest rate volatility earlier in the year, the luxury segment remains resilient. Inventory in the $1M+ market(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-homes-over-1m.html) is relatively stable, with areas like Lake Bonavista(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/lake-bonavista-calgary-homes-for-sale.html) and Heritage Pointe(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-area-heritage-pointe-luxury-homes.html) performing consistently month over month.

Buyers prioritizing new builds are still highly active in modern master-planned communities. Our dedicated Calgary New Construction Luxury section (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-new-construction-luxury.html) remains a strong resource for monitoring the newest homes hitting the market.

Condos & Townhomes See Sustained Demand

Affordability continues to push many purchasers toward condos and townhomes. This holds true both inside the city and in surrounding markets such as Chestermere, where townhouse and condo options (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/chestermere-condo-for-sale.html) draw interest from commuters looking for value without sacrificing quality of life.

Calgary’s renewed population growth continues to support this segment, and first-time buyers remain highly active.

Commercial Real Estate: Stability With Select High-Demand Categories

Commercial activity across Calgary and surrounding areas remains steady, particularly in asset classes tied to essential services and small business operations.

Key categories seeing inquiry growth include:

Interest continues to extend beyond Calgary proper, with growing activity in:

Investors who want a deeper understanding of ROI and cap rate dynamics ahead of 2026 may find our Calgary Commercial Cap Rates Guide (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-commercial-cap-rates.html) valuable.

Business Sales Market: Continued Momentum Into Year-End

Business acquisitions remain strong across Calgary and Alberta. Categories with particularly steady demand include:

With many buyers preparing for Q1 transitions, our Guide to Buying a Business in Alberta(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/guide-to-buying-a-business-alberta.html) and Business Buyers Blueprint(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/business-buyers-blueprint.html) continue to be frequently accessed resources.

Owners considering selling can also benefit from our Business Valuation Guide(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/business-valuation-guide.html) and online Valuation Request tool (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/business-valuation-request.html) .

Acreages & Surrounding-Area Properties Stay in Demand

Acreage living remains highly desirable. Inventory in areas such as Springbank(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-area-springbank-acreages.html) , Bearspaw(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-area-bearspaw-acreages.html) , and De Winton(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/calgary-area-de-winton-acreages.html) continues to move steadily, especially as buyers plan ahead for spring 2026.

Suburban communities like Chestermere (https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/chestermere-homes-for-sale.html) also remain top alternatives for purchasers seeking more space while staying close to Calgary.

Tools & Resources Heading Into 2026

Whether buying or selling, clients continue to rely on our platform’s tools and guides:

Commercial clients frequently request:

These continue to be some of the most visited resources on our website as clients prepare for both year-end and early-2026 moves.

What to Expect in Our Full Market Report

The comprehensive December Market Report will include:

  • Updated pricing trends

  • Year-over-year comparisons

  • Submarket breakdowns across NE, NW, SE, SW

  • Commercial performance insights

  • Investment metrics and cap rate shifts

  • Forecast indicators for early 2026

This interim December 1 update is designed to provide a clear baseline while the full dataset is finalized.

Final Thoughts

Calgary continues to be one of Canada’s most dynamic and opportunity-rich real estate markets. From residential homes and new builds to commercial investments and business acquisitions, demand remains strong as we close out 2025.

For tailored insights or to begin planning your 2026 move, our team is accessible through the Contact Page(https://www.calgarylistinghub.ca/contact.html) and ready to support your next step.

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