JANUARY 2026, Province of Alberta Monthly Statistics, AREA

February 9, 2026

Market Trend Summary

January saw a 19.2 percent year-over-year drop in sales with the biggest drops seen in row housing and apartments for the tenth straight month. New listings decreased by 1.3% percent year-over-year. Inventory increased 11.6% percent year over year. The sales-to-new listings fell to 47 percent.

There were 3.84 months of supply in January, up 38.1 percent year-over-year. Calgary and Edmonton are continuing to see a loosening of supplies, while Grande Prairie continues to have the tightest conditions in the province, having 1.64 months of supply. Fort McMurray rose significantly to 4.47 months. All regions experienced year to-date average price declines except Calgary (+2%) and Medicine Hat (+19%).

To read the full REPORT, visit JANUARY 2026 MARKET REPORT & PUBLIC STATISTICS REPORT

SOURCE, AREA ALBERTA REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

To read more, visit AREA

Trending

Related stories

February 9, 2026

There is an exciting lineup of workshops and conferences to look forward to in 2026. Upcoming Real Estate Industry Events...

February 9, 2026

Residential home sales activity recorded through the MLS® for the Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totaled 318 units in January...

February 9, 2026

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) hosted its first Collaboration Summit on January 27, bringing together representatives from real...