December Market Sees Big Shifts

🏡 December 2025 Real Estate Market Update: Airdrie, Calgary & the Surrounding Region

Happy New Year, friends! 🎉 As we settle into January, let’s take a look at what unfolded in the real estate market across Airdrie, Calgary, and the surrounding areas in December 2025. Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or stay informed—this update has what you need to understand how the year wrapped up and what to expect heading into 2026.

🌟 Airdrie Snapshot: Market Easing, Opportunities Emerging

After a busy fall, Airdrie’s market saw further signs of cooling as we closed out the year. Here are the key numbers for December 2025:

• Sales: 92 homes sold (-9% Y/Y)
• New Listings: 95 homes (+5% Y/Y)
• Inventory: 363 active listings (+65% Y/Y)
• Benchmark Price: $515,800 (-4.9% Y/Y)
• Months of Supply: 3.95 ⏳

What this means for you:

• 📉 Prices continue to adjust as supply builds and buyer activity softens—especially compared to the tight markets of the past few years.
• 🏡 Buyers have more choices and negotiation power. With nearly 4 months of supply, conditions are much more balanced.
• 📊 Sellers should price strategically, stage well, and be prepared for longer market times—especially in higher inventory segments.

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🏙️ Calgary Market Breakdown: Stabilizing After a Wild Run

In Calgary, the overall market remained cooler as well—especially in the more affordable segments.

• Total Sales: 1,317 (-13% Y/Y)
• New Listings: 1,480 (-5% Y/Y)
• Inventory: 4,005 homes (+63% Y/Y)
• Benchmark Price: $570,100 (-2.4% Y/Y)
• Months of Supply: 3.04

Calgary Trends by Property Type:

• 🏠 Detached: $738,600 (-1.6%) | Inventory: 2,025 units
• 🏘️ Semi-Detached: $670,800 (+1.0%) | Months of Supply: 3.17
• 🏡 Row Homes: $421,200 (-5.3%) | Months of Supply: 3.75
• 🏢 Apartments: $311,300 (-6.6%) | Months of Supply: 4.60

Most segments, especially row homes and apartments, are in clear buyer’s market territory with inventory and days on market rising. Detached homes, while softening, still perform relatively well depending on the area.

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🌄 Regional Highlights: Slowing but Still Active

In the greater Calgary region, December trends mirrored the city and Airdrie:

• Okotoks: Benchmark $615,200 | Sales 40 | 3.05 MOS
• Cochrane: Benchmark $577,000 | Sales 48 | 3.61 MOS
• Chestermere: Benchmark $688,700 | Sales 26 | 8.29 MOS (Buyer’s Market!)
• Rocky View: Benchmark $629,900 | Sales 91 | 4.62 MOS

Inventory is high across most surrounding communities, with Chestermere now deep into buyer territory. If you’re looking to upsize, downsize, or relocate, this shift is offering new windows of opportunity.

📈 What to Watch in Early 2026

While the December market cooled, there are signs that activity may pick up in early 2026:

• 🧭 New listings typically jump after mid-January as sellers prep for the spring market.
• 💰 Rate cuts may be coming by mid-year, improving affordability.
• 💬 Sellers: prep now for February-March listing. Inventory is high, so strategy and presentation matter more than ever.

🎯 Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about your home’s value, this evolving market presents opportunities on both sides. Let’s talk about what makes sense for you.

🔍 Get your free home value estimate or connect with me here.

👉 Stay in the know by reading the full blog here: December 2025 Housing Market Update

Cheers,
Rob “Your Airdrie Real Estate Agent”
📧 rob@robcampbellrealtygroup.com | 📞 587-435-5100