Edmonton, August 2, 2018: In the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), the average all residential selling price decreased 2.07% to $370,046 compared to June 2018 and decreased 3.63% compared to July 2017. Single family home average prices decreased 1.44% to $436,825 month over month and decreased 2.25% year over year. Duplex/rowhouse average prices decreased 0.71% month over month and decreased 0.48% year over year. Condominium average prices increased 3.35% compared to June 2018 and decreased 6.22% compared to July 2017.

Compared to June 2018, single family home sales decreased 9.01% and compared to July 2017, decreased 3.29%. Duplex/rowhouses increased 4.17% compared to June 2017 and decreased 3.31% relative to July 2017. Condominium sales increased 2.65% month over month and 3.40% year over year.

“The overall real estate market is softening as the summer selling season begins to slow,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Darcy Torhjelm. “Average prices are decreasing and that may continue in the rest of the year due to the high inventory levels. It is important for sellers to be prepared to negotiate more and expect to be a bit more flexible with their property prices.”

Inventory increased slightly in July, up 0.52% compared to July 2018 and up 12.62% compared to June 2017. New listings decreased 13.02% month over month and increased 4.04% year over year. In total, there were 1,603 MLS® System listed properties sold in July 2018, a decrease of 4.47% month over month and a decrease of 0.99% year over year.

Average days on market increased for most categories, indicating more of a buyers’ market for the Edmonton CMA. The average for single family homes increased to 52 days for July 2018, two days longer than June 2018 and four days longer than July 2017. For duplex/rowhouses, the average days on market was 61, increasing from 57 in June 2018 and 55 in July 2017. Condominiums required one less day in July 2018, decreasing to 66 days on market from 67 in June 2018 and 60 days in July 2017.

Edmonton, June 4, 2018: In the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in May 2018, month over month unit sales increased in all property categories. Compared to April 2018, single family home sales increased 15.45%, condominium sales increased 18.42% and duplex/rowhouse sales increased 3.55%. Year over year unit sales for single family homes decreased 3.86%, condominium sales increased 1.12% and duplex/rowhouse sales decreased 12.06%. In total, there were 1,776 MLS® System listed properties sold in May 2018, which is an increase of 14.21% compared to April 2018 and a decrease of 3.64% compared to May 2017.

The all residential average selling price was $377,139, up 2.13% compared to April 2018 and down 0.54% relative to May 2017. The average price of a single family home was $442,348, an increase of 3.08% month over month and an increase of 0.40% year over year. Condominium average prices decreased 2.36% compared to April 2018 and decreased 3.86% relative to May 2017. Duplex/rowhouse average prices increased 7.07% month over month and increased 0.77% year over year.

“Prices and unit sales in the Edmonton CMA market remain stable. This is good news for sellers who have been concerned about selling their properties before the summer months in a ‘buyer’s market’,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Darcy Torhjelm. “Buyers continue to have a great selection of properties to choose from, which means sellers need to be competitive with their listings.”

Inventory also increased in May, up 13.23% compared to April 2018 and up 16.03% compared to May 2017. New listings also grew, increasing 19.19% month over month and increasing 12.82% year over year.

The average days on market for all residential properties decreased to 53 days, three days shorter than in April 2018 and one day shorter than May 2017. For single family homes, the average days on market was 46, down from 52 in April 2018 and down from 48 in May 2017. Condominium average days on market were unchanged, remaining at 66 for the month of May, which is still up from 62 days in May 2017. For duplex/rowhouses, the average days on market was 59, also unchanged from the previous month, and down from 59 in May 2017.

“Buyers are eagerly waiting to see what the best selection will be when they look for a new home, which means sellers will need to price their homes in a way that will be appealing to as many buyers as possible,” says Torhjelm. “Your professional REALTOR® will be able to provide the advice both buyers and sellers need to navigate this process.”

Edmonton, May 2, 2018: In the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in April 2018, month over month unit sales increased in most categories. Compared to March 2018, single family home sales increased 22.76%, condominium sales increased 12.09% and duplex/rowhouse sales increased 20.71%. When comparing year over year unit sales, single family home sales increased 7.65%, condominium sales decreased 3.06% and duplex/rowhouse sales increased 15.75%. Year over year sales for all residential properties increased 5.78%.

Inventory also increased, up 13.58% month over month and 14.85% year over year. Total new listings in April was 3,470, up 0.32% relative to March 2018 and up 10.97% compared to April 2017. In total, there were 1,555 MLS® System listed properties sold, which is an increase of 20.17% compared to March 2018 and an increase of 5.78% in April 2017.

“We are in the busiest season for real estate in Edmonton, so sales is consistent with seasonal market trends,” says Darcy Torhjelm, REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair.

The all residential average price was $369,258, down 1.34% compared to March 2018 and down 2.48% relative to April 2017. The average price of a single family home was $429,116, a decrease of 3.37% month over month and a decrease of 2.39% year over year. Condominium average prices increased 5.63% compared to March 2018 and decreased 4.51% relative to April 2017. Duplex/rowhouse average prices decreased 7.33% month over month and decreased 9.48% year over year.

Average days on market for all residential properties decreased to 57 days, one day shorter than in March 2018 but two days longer compared to April 2017. For single family homes, the average days on market was 52, up from 51 in March 2018 and up from 48 in April 2017. Condominium average days on market was 66, down from 72 the previous month, and up from 60 in April 2017. For duplex/rowhouses, the average days on market was 59, up from 57 in March 2018 and down from 64 in April 2017.

“More sellers are entering the market and are motivated to move their properties before the summer months, which provides the best selection of properties for buyers who are actively looking and taking advantage of the increased number of listings,” says Torhjelm. “It’s a great time to speak to a REALTOR® for professional advice on navigating the buying and selling process.”