Edmonton, December 2, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for November 2021 increased 30.9% compared to November 2020 and decreased 2.1% from October 2021.

New residential listings increased 16.1% year-over-year from November 2020. However, new residential listings are down month-over-month, decreasing 18.9% from October 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 10.2% from November of last year and decreased 14.9% from October 2021.

For November, single-family home unit sales are up 24.2% from November 2020 and down 1.2% from October 2021 at 1,112. Condo unit sales increased 32.5% from November 2020 and decreased 9.3% from October 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were up 61.8% year-over-year and up 8.1% month-over-month.

All residential average prices are at $384,319, a 2.0% increase from November 2020, and a 1.8% increase from October 2021. Single-family homes averaged $456,956, a 3.9% year-over-year increase and a 1.5% increase from October 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $226,433, a 1.8% decrease year-over-year, and prices are up 0.4% compared to October 2021. Duplex prices increased 3.0% from November 2020, selling at $348,017, a 3.0% decrease from October 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $341,400,800, a 4.1% increase from November 2020, and down 1.4% from October 2021.

“The Edmonton market saw some strong activity in November, which is unusual for this time of year. We also saw an increase in new residential listings compared to November 2020,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “The year-over-year residential unit sales in the GEA were also significantly higher than November of last year, while we continue to see incremental decreases in month-to-month activity. The market continues to see activity heading into the winter months – a positive sign as we head into a new year.”

Single-family homes averaged 42 days on the market, a seven-day decrease from November of last year. Condos averaged 61 days on the market, a two-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 53 days on the market, a one-day decrease compared to November 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 49 days on the market, decreasing by five days year-over-year and increasing by two days compared to October 2021.

*The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is designed to be a reliable, consistent, and timely way of measuring changes in home prices over time. 

Edmonton, November 2, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for October 2021 increased 11.7% compared to October 2020 and decreased 0.6% from September 2021.

New residential listings have stayed the same year-over-year from October 2020. However, new residential listings are down month-over-month, decreasing 11.7% from September 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 5.8% from October of last year and decreased 7.5% from September 2021.

For October, single-family home unit sales are up 0.9% from October 2020 and down 2.3% from September 2021 at 1,125. Condo unit sales increased 33.8% from October 2020 and decreased 0.6% from September 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were up 31.3% year-over-year and up 12.4% month-over-month.

All residential average prices are at $377,848, a 1.1% decrease from October 2020, with no change occurring from September 2021. Single-family homes averaged $450,306, a 1.6% year-over-year increase and a 0.6% decrease from September 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $225,449, a 2.7% decrease year-over-year, and prices are up 0.6% compared to September 2021. Duplex prices increased 7.6% from October 2020, selling at $361,827, which was a 7.4% increase from September 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the Greater Edmonton Area came in at $416,800, a 6.7% increase from October 2020, and up 0.5% from September 2021.

“The Edmonton market in October saw only a nominal increase in new residential listings as compared to October 2020,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “The year-over-year residential unit sales in the GEA were higher than October of last year, while we have continued to see small decreases in the month-to-month activity. The market continues to see a normalization as we head into the winter months.”

Single-family homes averaged 40 days on the market, a seven-day decrease from October of last year. Condos averaged 47 days on the market, an 11-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 43 days on the market, a six-day decrease compared to October 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 47 days on the market, decreasing by three days year-over-year and increasing by three days compared to September 2021.

*The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is designed to be a reliable, consistent, and timely way of measuring changes in home prices over time. 

Edmonton, October 4, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for September 2021 increased 0.9% compared to September 2020 and decreased 8.4% from August 2021.

New residential listings are up year-over-year, increasing 4.9% from September 2020. However, new residential listings are down month-over-month, decreasing 1.7% from August 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 2.3% from September of last year and decreased 4.1% from August 2021.

For September, single-family home unit sales are down 2.8% from September 2020 and down 7.6% from August 2021 at 1,151. Condo unit sales increased 16.8% from September 2020 and decreased 7.0% from August 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were down 11.4% year-over-year and down 20.8% month-over-month.

All residential average prices are at $377,554, a 0.3% increase from September 2020 and down 1.9% from August 2021. Single-family homes averaged $453,011, a 2.8% year-over-year increase and a 1.9% decrease from August 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $224,212, a 3.5% decrease year-over-year, and prices are down 1.5% compared to August 2021. Duplex prices decreased 0.9% from September 2020, selling at $337,236, which was a 5.1% decrease from August 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the Greater Edmonton Area levelled out at $345,200, a 5% increase from September 2020, and down 0.6% from August 2021.

“The Edmonton market in September saw a healthy increase in new residential listings as compared to September 2020,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “However, as to be expected at this time of year, the year-over-year residential unit sales in the GEA were only slightly higher than September of last year, while we have started to see a decrease in the month-to- month activity. Naturally, the market is starting to cool after a very busy 18 months with pricing increasing a nominal amount year-over-year.”

Single-family homes averaged 38 days on the market, a nine-day decrease from September of last year. Condos averaged 56 days on the market, a nine-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 42 days on the market, a 10-day decrease compared to September 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 44 days on the market, decreasing by nine days year-over-year and increasing by two days compared to August 2021.

*The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is designed to be a reliable, consistent, and timely way of measuring changes in home prices over time. 

Edmonton, September 2, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for August 2021 increased 9.7% compared to August 2020 and decreased 6.8% from July 2021.

New residential listings are up year-over-year, increasing 12.9% from August 2020. However, new residential listings are down month-over-month, decreasing 6.0% from July 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 1.9% from August of last year and decreased 4.1% from July 2021.

For August, single-family home unit sales are up 5.2% from August 2020 and down 6.0% from July 2021 at 1,246. Condo unit sales increased 23.4% from August 2020 and decreased 8.4% from July 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were up 10.5% year-over-year and down 4.7% month-over- month.

All residential average prices are at $384,874, a 2.7% increase from August 2020 and down 1.3% from July 2021. Single-family homes averaged $460,963, a 4.9% year-over-year increase and a 1.1% decrease from July 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $227,559, a 0.8% decrease year-over-year, and prices are down 5.2% compared to July 2021. Duplex prices increased 3.8% from August 2020, selling at $355,326, which was a 0.6% decrease from July 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the Greater Edmonton Area leveled out at $347,300, a 5.7% increase from August 2020, and down 0.7% from July 2021.

“The Edmonton market in August saw a healthy increase in new residential listings as compared to August 2020,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “The year-over-year residential unit sales in the GEA were higher than August of last year, while we have started to see slight decreases in the month-to-month activity. The market is starting to balance out after a very busy 18 months with pricing increasing a nominal amount year-over-year.”

Single-family homes averaged 35 days on the market, an 11-day decrease from August of last year. Condos averaged 59 days on the market, a six-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 41 days on the market, a 10-day decrease compared to August 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 42 days on the market, decreasing by 10 days year-over-year and increasing by three days compared to July 2021.

*The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is designed to be a reliable, consistent, and timely way of measuring changes in home prices over time. 

Edmonton, August 3, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for July 2021 increased 2.1% compared to July 2020 and decreased 18.9% from June 2021.

New residential listings are up year-over-year, increasing 9.3% from July 2020. However, new residential listings are down month-over-month, decreasing 16.9% from June 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 0.5% from July of last year and decreased 0.1% from June 2021.

For July, single-family home unit sales are down 2.1% from July 2020 and down 20.9% from June 2021 at 1,325. Condo unit sales increased 11% from July 2020 and decreased 19.6% from June 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were down 1.1% year-over-year and down 14.2% month-over- month.

All residential average prices are at $389,756, a 5.4% increase from July 2020 and down 2.1% from June 2021. Single-family homes averaged $466,091, a 6.8% year-over-year increase and a 1.3% decrease from June 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $240,096, a 6.7% increase year- over-year, and prices are down 0.8% compared to June 2021. Duplex prices increased 7.6% from July 2020, selling at $357,064, which was a 0.5% increase from June 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price in the Greater Edmonton Area leveled out at $349,600, a 7.2% increase from July 2020, and down 0.2% from June 2021.

“The Edmonton market in July saw a balance in residential unit sales,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “The year-over-year residential unit sales were only slightly higher than July of last year, while we have started to see the monthly activity cool as we get later into the summer season. Pricing has also begun to balance – with nominal year-over-year increases and little change in month-over-month figures. We are still witnessing a strong market, with some balanced activity for July.”

Single-family homes averaged 33 days on the market, a 16-day decrease from July of last year. Condos averaged 54 days on the market, a 9-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 37 days on the market, an 18-day decrease compared to July 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 39 days on the market, decreasing by 15 days year-over-year and increasing by three days compared to June 2021.

Edmonton, July 5, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for June 2021 increased 33.4% compared to June 2020 and decreased 0.3% from May 2021.

New residential listings are up year-over-year, increasing 19.9% from June 2020. New residential listings are also up month-over-month, increasing 1.2% from May 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 0.9% from June of last year and increased 5.9% from May 2021.

For June, single-family home unit sales are up 28.8% from June 2020 and down 6.9% from May 2021 at 1,676. Condo unit sales increased 47.2% from June 2020 and decreased 21.4% from May 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were up 34% year-over-year and down 1.5% month-over-month.

All residential average prices are at $398,229, a 10.6% increase from June 2020 and down 0.8% from May 2021. Single-family homes averaged $472,637, a 11.6% year-over-year increase and a 1.5% increase from May 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $241,808, a 9.9% increase year-over-year, and prices are averaging the same as May 2021. Duplex prices increased 8.1% from June 2020, selling at $356,085, which was a 0.6% decrease from May 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the Greater Edmonton Area trended up to $350,200, an 8% increase from June 2020, and up 0.7% from May 2021.

“The Edmonton market in June saw an increase in year-over-year residential unit sales,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “There have also been more sales of single-family homes, condos and duplexes compared to June of last year, while month-over-month activity has started to cool off in some markets compared to May. Of course, we need to keep in mind the drastic difference between 2020 and 2021, but we are still witnessing a strong market that is beginning to balance out for the summer season.”

Single-family homes averaged 28 days on the market, a 25-day decrease from June of last year. Condos averaged 53 days on the market, a 13-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 32 days on the market, a 32-day decrease compared to June 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 36 days on the market, decreasing by 23 days year-over-year and increasing by three days compared to May 2021.

*The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is designed to be a reliable, consistent, and timely way of measuring changes in home prices over time. 

Edmonton, June 2, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for May 2021 increased 137.1% compared to May 2020 and decreased 4.3% from April 2021.

New residential listings are up year-over-year, increasing 45.6% from May 2020. New residential listings are down month-over-month, decreasing 2.1% from April 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA was down 2.6% from May of last year and increased 7.6% from April 2021.

For May, single-family home unit sales are up 136.7% from May 2020 and down 1.3% from April 2021 at 1,801. Condo unit sales increased 161.7% from May 2020 and decreased 10.4% from April 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were up 118.7% year-over-year and down 4.7% month-over- month.

All residential average prices are at $401,390, a 13.4% increase from May 2020 and up 3.0% from April 2021. Single-family homes averaged $465,551, a 12.9% year-over-year increase and a 1.6% increase from April 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $241,885, an 18.4% increase year- over-year, and prices are up 5.7% compared to April 2021. Duplex prices increased 10.1% from May 2020, selling at $358,195, which was a 3.1% increase from April 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the Greater Edmonton Area trended up to $347,800, an 8.4% increase from May 2020, and up 1.1% from April 2021.

“The Edmonton market in May saw a significant increase in year-over-year residential unit sales,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “There have also been more sales of single-family homes, condos and duplexes compared to May of last year, while month-over-month activity has started to cool off compared to April. While we need to keep in mind the drastic difference between 2020 and 2021, we are witnessing a strong market heading into summer.”

Single-family homes averaged 28 days on the market, a 32-day decrease from May of last year. Condos averaged 48 days on the market, a 29-day decrease year-over-year, while duplexes averaged 32 days on the market, a 31-day decrease compared to May 2020. Overall, all residential listings averaged 33 days on the market, decreasing by 33 days year-over-year and four days compared to April 2021.

*The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is designed to be a reliable, consistent, and timely way of measuring changes in home prices over time. 

Edmonton, May 3, 2021: Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for April 2021 increased 284.5% compared to April 2020 and increased 17.6% from March 2021. New residential listings are up year-over-year, increasing 140% from April 2020.

“It is important to keep in mind what we experienced last April with the first wave of the global pandemic and provincial lockdowns,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Tom Shearer. “This has a direct impact on year-over-year numbers.”

New residential listings are also up month-over-month, increasing 10.3% from March 2021. Overall inventory in the GEA fell 3.1% from April of last year and increased 11.6% from March 2021.

For April, single-family home unit sales are up 285% from April 2020 and up 15.1% from March 2021 at 1,825. Condo unit sales increased 276.5% from April 2020 and increased 22.1% from March 2021. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were up 269.9% year-over-year and up 19.9% month-over-month.

All residential average prices are at $389,773, a 10.2% increase from April 2020, and down 0.4% from March 2021. Single-family homes averaged $458,444, an 11.7% year-over-year increase and a 0.1% increase from March 2021. Condominiums sold for an average of $228,741, an 2.5% increase year-over-year, and prices are down 0.4% compared to March 2021. Duplex prices increased 5.2% from April 2020, selling at $347,561 which was a 0.2% decrease from March 2021.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the Greater Edmonton Area trended up to $343,000, a 2.1% increase from April 2020, and up 7.3% from March 2021.

“The Edmonton market in April saw a significant increase in year-over-year residential unit sales,” says Shearer. “There have also been more sales of single-family homes, condos and duplexes compared to April of last year as well as last month. While we need to keep in mind the drastic difference between this April and last, we are still witnessing a strong spring market so far.”