July 2026 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap

Calgary’s housing market continued its seasonal slowdown in July, with 1,904 sales and 3,323 new listings recorded across the city. Sales declined 9% compared to last year, while new listings were down 15% year-over-year. Despite the slowdown in activity, the sales-to-new-listings ratio held steady at 57%, reflecting a market that remains relatively balanced overall. 

“Several years of elevated construction activity, combined with a sharp slowdown in international migration, have shifted housing market conditions—particularly for higher-density homes,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®. “While new home construction has begun to slow, more than 17,000 apartment-style homes remain under…

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Garage Fire Safety in Calgary: Fuel, Tools and Hazardous Materials

For many Calgary homeowners, the garage is doing a lot more than parking a vehicle.

It is a workshop, storage room, charging station, mechanical room, recycling depot and home base for lawn equipment, snowblowers, tools, paint, fuel and everything else we do not want taking up space inside the house.

That is also what makes garages a serious fire risk.

Gasoline, propane, batteries, electrical equipment, solvents, vehicles and combustible materials are often stored within a few feet of one another. When something goes wrong, a small fire can grow quickly and, in an attached garage, spread into the home.

The good news is that most garage fire hazards are preventable. You do…

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REPYYC AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER

Welcome to Your August 2026 Calgary Real Estate Update.

Summer may be winding down, but Calgary and Alberta’s real estate markets continue to offer plenty to explore. From exceptional luxury acreages and an executive Airdrie home to important zoning changes, mortgage planning, and a new way to compare Calgary communities, there’s lots happening this month.

In this month’s update:

• Luxury Acreage Living in Foothills County & Central Alberta
• Calgary’s New Rezoning Changes: What Homeowners Need to Know
• Explore the City with CalgaryNeighbourhoods.ca
• Every Mortgage Has a Roadmap
• Calgary Events to Close Out the Summer

From standout properties and market updates to helpful resources and local…

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Home Fire Safety in Calgary: Small Steps That Could Protect Your Home and Your Family

Owning a home comes with a long list of responsibilities. Most of us stay on top of the obvious things—changing furnace filters, cleaning gutters, servicing the air conditioner, or keeping up with seasonal maintenance. But one area that's often overlooked is fire safety.

The reality is that most house fires don't begin with dramatic events. They usually start during everyday routines. A meal left unattended on the stove. A damaged extension cord. A space heater placed a little too close to a blanket. A lithium-ion battery charging overnight.

The encouraging news is that many of these fires are preventable.

You don't need expensive equipment or a complete home…

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