Calgary real estate market sees notable April sales downturn
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm
Calgary’s housing market took a hit as the Real Estate Board reported a significant drop in home sales during April amid economic uncertainty. The slump has raised questions regarding buyer confidence and market stability, prompting industry experts to closely monitor trends for indications of a broader slowdown.
But housing activity remains stronger compared to economic downturn in late 2010s
The Calgary Real Estate Board says 2,236 homes were sold in April, marking a 22.3% decrease compared with the same month last year
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