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Edmonton Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery in February

After cooling since last summer and hitting a short-term low in January, Edmonton’s real estate market showed early recovery signs in February.
Median Price Changes (MoM):
• Row houses & townhouses: stable
• Apartment condos: ↓ ~1.3%
• Detached homes: ↑ ~4%
• Semi-detached: ↑ nearly 10% (strongest performer)

Months of Inventory (MOI): Dropped from 4.5 in January to 3.6 in February, shifting from balanced to slightly seller-leaning as inventory absorbs faster.
Overall activity remains well below 2024 and early 2025’s competitive levels.

This uptick aligns with seasonal patterns: Edmonton typically sees rising activity Feb–June, then slows July–August, with bigger drops Sept–Oct. Nov–Jan is usually slowest. In strong years, the busy season can stretch later, but given the mid-2025 cooling, 2026 activity will likely concentrate in spring (Feb–June).

For sellers: If trends hold, spring remains prime time to list. For max competition, aim before May.

For buyers: The market is far more balanced than the past two years, with growing inventory improving negotiation room. Still, if a home fits perfectly, don’t delay too long—view options in higher-inventory months and aim to secure before winter slows things again.
No need for anxiety in any market; conditions just call for tailored strategies. As your real estate pro, I’m here to guide with data and experience for smarter decisions.
Questions about the market or your situation? Reach out anytime!
JAKE FANG | 📞 (780) 660-0925
🌐 JakeFang.ca | ✉️ [email protected]

💥Must-Know Tips for Negotiating in Edmonton! Wrong timing = regret 😵‍💫
Think negotiating is all luck?
Edmonton’s market actually has a rhythm —
Get the timing right = save money
Get it wrong = lose the house or overpay.

Here are the 3 key rules 👇


🔥 1️⃣ The first 2 weeks of a new listing = hardest to negotiate
When a home first hits the market, sellers are the most confident 💪
They want to “wait and see” if they can get more.
So if your offer gets rejected early on — totally normal!


🔥 2️⃣ Back on Market (BOM) = best chance to negotiate
A deal fell through, the home comes back…
Sellers are usually tired and want it sold ASAP.
Emotion + time pressure =
👉 Buyers often gain more negotiating power.


🔥 3️⃣ If you love the home, don’t wait
Edmonton isn’t as crazy as some big cities,
but good homes still disappear fast.
While you’re thinking… someone else is writing the offer.
Dropping a reasonable offer early = safest move.


✨In Edmonton, negotiating isn’t about luck —
It’s about market insight, timing, and strategy.

Thinking about making an offer?
Wondering how much your home could sell for?

📩 DM me — I’ll help you win the Edmonton market the smart way.

JAKE FANG | 📞 (780) 660-0925
🌐 JakeFang.ca | ✉️ [email protected]

📈 Edmonton Summer–Fall Market Recap (2025) This year didn’t go the way most people predicted.
Many expected 2025 to be even hotter than 2024—but the reality was very different.
The first four months were incredibly strong, almost peak-level hot.
But after April, the market steadily cooled due to a softer national economy and slower immigration growth into Alberta.

🏡 Price Trends at a Glance
•Detached homes: Peaked at $527K in March, then dropped to ~$497K by fall
•Semi-detached: Mild ups and downs, ending close to where they started
•Rowhouse/Townhouse: Saw the biggest drop mid-year, then bounced back
•Condos: Still the weakest category, falling from $201K in April to $175K in October
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📊 The Real Indicator: MOI (Months of Inventory)
Price tells part of the story—MOI tells the truth about supply and demand.
•Jan–May: 2.0–2.3 MOI → extremely hot seller’s market
•June: 2.5 MOI
•October: 3.5 MOI → nearing a balanced market
A clear shift from super hot to much cooler.

📆 Edmonton’s Market Pattern (Almost Every Year)
•Feb–June: Busiest & hottest
•July–Aug: Naturally slower (travel season)
•Sept–Dec: Quietest months
•Next Feb: Market wakes up again
This year followed the pattern—just with a stronger cooldown.

💡 What This Means for You
Buyers:
Winter has fewer listings, but prices are often the MOST negotiable.
If you find a home you love now, it’s a great opportunity.
Sellers:
Unless you must sell now, waiting until February usually gives you a stronger market and better results.

Aurora + BBQ = Edmonton Life 🔥

When you think Edmonton, do you picture just ❄️ snow and cold?
Truth is—life here is way more exciting.

🌌 Winter Vibes
Northern Lights dancing in the sky ✨
Ice festivals, skating, sledding—like living in a snow-movie.
(And yes, heating keeps homes super cozy!)

☀️ Summer Vibes
Backyard BBQs that last all evening 🍖
North America’s largest river valley parks—bike, picnic, boat, repeat.
Festivals every week = chill city vibes.

🏡 Why Settle Here?
✔ Detached homes from just $500K CAD+
✔ Safe communities + full amenities
✔ Asian markets & restaurants = taste of home

👉 So tell me—are you Team Winter Aurora or Team Summer BBQ?