Edmonton, February 2, 2024: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for January 2024 came to 1,439, an increase of 17.5% from December 2023, and 46.8% higher than January 2023. New residential listings amounted to 2,195, a number 49.3% higher than in December 2023, and 2.3% lower than January 2023. Overall inventory in the GEA decreased 1.9% from December 2023 and 12.1% from January 2023.

For December, detached unit sales totalled 876, higher than the previous month by 25.0%, and up 51.0% from the previous year. Semi-detached unit sales held steady at just 0.7% higher month-over- month but showed an increase of 41.0% year-over-year. Row/Townhouse unit sales had a similar nominal increase of 0.5% compared to December 2023 and an increase of 31.1% from the previous year. Apartment Condominium unit sales also saw a significant year-over-year increase coming in at 50.0% over January 2023, and increased 16.9% from the previous month.

Total residential average prices came in at $398,724, a 2.5% increase from December 2023, and a 7.6% increase from January 2023. Detached homes averaged $484,365, decreasing 1.0% from December 2023 and up from the previous year by 7.3%. Semi-detached units sold for an average of $378,421, resulting in a 6.6% increase year-over-year, and a 4.0% increase from the previous month. Row/townhouse prices were up 2.8% from December 2023 and 8.6% when compared to January 2023, selling at an average of $268,948. Apartment Condominium average prices hit $192,660, increasing 12.8% over last month and 1.1% higher than the previous year.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $376,700, decreasing 0.1% from December 2023, and a year-over-year increase of 2.9% from January 2023.

“Edmonton real estate market is off to a good start for the year, with strong sales and prices compared to last year,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton 2023 Board Chair Melanie Boles. “But we’ll be watching our inventory very closely leading up to the spring market. We want enough new listings available to meet the demand that is clearly there.”

Detached homes averaged 60 days on the market, increasing seven days from December 2023. Semi-detached homes averaged 53 days on the market, an increase of 12 days from the previous month, and row/townhouses’ days on the market increased three days to 53. Apartment condominiums averaged 65 days on the market, showing a nine-day increase from December 2023. Overall, all residential listings averaged 59 days on the market, a month-over-month increase of 7 days and a 7-day decrease when compared to January 2023.

Edmonton, December 4, 2023: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for November 2023 came to 1,637, decreasing from October 2023 by 9.1%, but showing an increase of 28.5% over November 2022. New residential listings amounted to 2,126, which is 20.8% lower than October 2023, and 7.9% higher than November 2022. Overall inventory in the GEA showed decreases of 14.5% from November of last year and 12.9% from October 2023.

For November, detached unit sales totalled 932, a decrease of 11.7% from October 2023, but up 22.1% from the previous year. Semi-detached unit sales were down 15.2% month-over-month but showed an increase of 21.7% from November 2022. Row/Townhouse unit sales were down 10.1% from October 2023 and up 32.4% year-over-year. Apartment Condominium unit sales saw numbers increase 55% from last year and 1.7% since October 2023.

Total residential average prices came in at $380,827, a 0.4% decrease from November 2022, and a 3.9% decrease from October 2023. Detached homes averaged $478,874, amounting to a 2.4% year-over-year increase, but a 1.6% decrease from October 2023. Semi-detached sold for an average of $362,209, resulting in a 0.3% increase year-over-year, and a 6.1% decrease from the previous month. Row/townhouse prices were up 4.8% from October 2023 and increased 12.3% when compared to November 2022, selling at an average of $271,092. Apartment Condominium average prices hit $172,024 showing decreases of 15.5% from last month and 10.5% from last year.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $375,000, resulting in a decrease of 0.5% from October 2023, and a year-over-year increase of 1.5% from November 2022.

“In real estate, the rhythm of the market often shifts with the seasons. As we transition into the colder months, it's not uncommon to witness a predictable decrease in available listings. Yet, what's remarkable about Edmonton's current housing landscape is the continual demand despite this seasonal ebb,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton 2023 Board Chair Melanie Boles. “Buyers continue their search for their dream home, eager to secure properties even amidst a tighter inventory.”

Detached homes averaged 46 days on the market, increasing three days from October 2023. Semi- detached homes averaged 39 days on the market, a decrease of eight days from the previous month, and row/townhouses showed no change, averaging 42 days on the market. Apartment condominiums averaged 54 days on the market, showing a seven-day decrease from October 2023. Overall, all residential listings averaged 46 days on the market, showing no change month-over- month and dropping by seven days in comparison to November 2022.

Edmonton, November 2, 2023: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for October 2023 came to 1,812, decreasing from September 2023 by 12.0%, but showing an increase of 21.0% over October 2022. New residential listings amounted to 2,753, which is 8.8% lower than September 2023, and 5.8% higher than October 2022. Overall inventory in the GEA showed decreases of 12.7% from October of last year and 4.9% from September 2023.

For October, detached unit sales totalled 1,055, a decrease of 12.7% from September 2023, but up 12.6% from the previous year. Semi-detached unit sales were down 9.2% month-over-month but showed an increase of 20.7% from October 2022. Row/Townhouse unit sales were down 2.2% from September 2023 and up 26.4% year-over-year. Apartment Condominium unit sales saw numbers increase 57.3% from last year and dip 19.2% lower than September 2023.

Total residential average prices came in at $396,550, a 0.6% increase from September 2023, and a 0.7% decrease from October 2022. Detached homes averaged $486,751, amounting to a 1.8% year-over-year increase, but a 1.4% decrease from September 2023. Semi-detached sold for an average of $385,895, resulting in a 4.2% increase year-over-year, and a 9.0% increase from the previous month. Row/townhouse prices were down 3.1% from September 2023 and down 0.6% when compared to October 2022, selling at an average of $258,779. Apartment Condominium average prices hit $203,663 showing increases of 11.8% from last month and 8.9% from last year.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $377,000, resulting in a decrease of 0.8% from September 2023, and a year-over-year increase of 0.6% from October 2022.

“We’ve seen in other markets what a low supply of inventory can do to home prices,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton 2023 Board Chair Melanie Boles. “And that applies on a smaller scale to any market during the colder season. There are buyers who can’t wait until spring when more properties become available, and they’re willing to spend more on the right place. But until we see interest rates come down, for many people those detached homes are still out of reach.”

Detached homes averaged 43 days on the market, increasing one day from September 2023. Semi- detached homes averaged 47 days on the market, an increase of 10 days from the previous month, and row/townhouses showed now change, averaging 42 days on the market. Apartment condominiums averaged 61 days on the market, showing a seven-day decrease from September 2023. Overall, all residential listings averaged 46 days on the market, increasing by two days month- over-month and dropping by four days in comparison to October 2022.

Edmonton, October 3, 2023: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for September 2023 hit 2,058, dropping from August 2023 by 8.4% and increasing 25.8% compared to September 2022. New residential listings decreased slightly, at 0.1% year-over- year from September 2022, and decreasing 3.3% from August 2023. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 15.7% from September of last year, and down 2.8% from the previous month.

For September, detached unit sales totalled 1,311, a decrease of 8.0% from August 2023, but up 26% from the previous year. Semi-detached unit sales were down 11.0% month-over-month but increased by 6.9% from September 2022. Row/Townhouse unit sales were down 20.6% from August 2023 and up 28.0% year-over-year. Apartment Condominium unit sales had an increase of 59.3% from September 2022, and are the only property type to see an increase from the previous month, sitting at 3.2% higher than August 2023.

Total residential average prices came in at $394,000, a 0.1% decrease from September 2022, and a 1.0% decrease from August 2023. Detached homes averaged $493,0328, noting a 2.4% year-over- year increase, but a 0.4% decrease from August 2023. Semi-detached sold for an average of $353,929, resulting in a 4.2% decrease year-over-year, and a 5.2% decrease from the previous month. Row/townhouse prices were up 8.0% from September 2022 and up 5.4% month-over-month, selling at $267,100. Apartment Condominium average prices hit $182,103 showing a decrease of 5.7% from last month and a decrease of 1.6% from September 2022.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $380,280, resulting in a decrease of 0.1% from August 2023, and a drop of 1.2% from September 2022.

“We’re continuing to see the trend of a higher number of sales happening in 2023 compared to last year, but the market is still slowing down for autumn. Sales in almost every category fell from the previous month,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton 2023 Board Chair Melanie Boles. “Sellers hoping to close before the holidays have lower available inventory on their side, but they will have to contend with higher buyer uncertainty from the Bank of Canada’s looming October announcement about interest rates.”

Detached homes averaged 42 days on the market, increasing three days from August 2023. Semi- detached homes averaged 37 days on the market, decreasing 5 days from the previous month, with row/townhouses averaging 42 days on the market, a decrease of two days month-over-month. Apartment condominiums averaged 54 days on the market, showing a two-day decrease from August 2023. Overall, all residential listings averaged 44 days on the market, decreasing by four days year-over-year and two days from August 2023.

Edmonton, September 1, 2023: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for August 2023 hit 2,250, increasing 21.8% compared to August 2022, dropping marginally from July 2023 by 3.1%. New residential listings were up 3.7% year-over-year from August 2022, and increasing 0.3% from July 2023. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 15.5% from August of last year, and down 2.7% from the previous month.

For August, detached unit sales were up 16.8% from August 2022 and decreased 5.8% from July 2023 at 1,311. Semi-detached unit sales were down 11.6% month-over-month but increased by 12.9% from this time last year. Row/Townhouse unit sales were up 50.0% from August 2022 and up 23.2% from July 2023. Apartment Condominium unit sales had an increase of 25.1% from August 2022, while noting a decrease of 6.9% from the previous month.

Total residential average prices came in at $397,811, a 0.5% increase from August 2022, and a drop of 2.7% from July 2023. Detached homes averaged $495,005, noting a 2.1% year-over-year increase, but a 1.4% decrease from July 2023. Semi-detached sold for an average of $373,175, resulting in a 4.3% increase year-over-year, and a decrease of 1.5% from the previous month. Row/townhouse prices were up 3.6% from August 2022 and down 4.1% month-over-month, selling at $253,345. Apartment Condominium average prices hit $192,815 showing a decrease of 1.0% from last month and an increase of 0.5% from August 2022.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $380,600, resulting in a decrease of 0.3% from July 2023, and a drop of 3.9% from August 2022.

“It’s not unusual to see a lot of activity in the market before we head into the cooler months, but it seems that buyers are sending a clear message that smaller, more affordable properties are what they want right now,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton 2023 Board Chair Melanie Boles. “Unit sales for all categories are up from last year, but Row/Townhouses were the clear winner selling 50% more units than the same time last year and jumping 23.2% from the previous month. Condominium Apartment units continued to perform well, with units selling 25.1% better than August of 2022.”

Detached homes averaged 45 days on the market, increasing one day from July 2023. Semi- detached homes averaged 42 days on the market, increasing seven days from the previous month, with row/townhouses averaging 44 days on the market, an increase of three days month-over- month. Apartment condominiums averaged 56 days on the market, showing a two-day decrease from July 2023. Overall, all residential listings averaged 46 days on the market, increasing by four days year-over-year and one day from July 2023.