Election Dip? Rebound in Full Swing

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Well team, they blinked—and the buyers are back.

After a brief Spring slump (thanks, election tension), Alberta showings have snapped back to pre-dip levels, and Calgary’s market is back... with a vengeance? Time will tell. Let’s dive into the data and look at where we’re heading. Spoiler alert: upward.

 Showings: Blink and You Missed the Dip

• Alberta showings tanked pre-election (thanks anxiety!) but have fully rebounded this week.
• Calgary showings are up 8.6% week over week, with the strongest growth in the $800,000+ segment.

Buyers didn’t leave. They just paused. Now they’re back, and they’re looking at the high-end.

 Sales: April Came to Play

• Sales in April are up month over month, and last week? It was the second strongest sales week of the entire year.
• Buyers are no longer window shopping—they’re signing on the dotted line.

That Spring market we’ve all been waiting for? It's here.

 Inventory: Finally Balancing Out

 Total inventory now sits at 94% of what we normally expect in April—which is the closest we’ve been to a balanced market in a long time. And here’s the good news: Listings under $500K are up over 40% week over week. That’s the first big break in months for first-time buyers and investors. More new listings hit the market this April than we usually see, which has made a huge difference in creating breathing room across the board.

 Months of Supply: Still Tight Where it Counts

• We’re sitting at 2.8 months of supply—a sweet spot for a competitive balanced market.
• But don’t let that “balanced” label fool you.
   Well-priced, well-presented homes are still getting multiple offers.
   Especially in the $400K–$700K range, where demand is still fierce.

 Prices Keep Climbing

 The average close price in April is $664,490—a new high.
That’s up 7% from January, and another reminder that even in a “balanced” market, strong demand is still pushing prices up.

 Opportunities to Jump On

 Luxury Sellers – Time to Shine
Buyers are back and actively shopping the $800K+ range.
If you’ve got high-end listings sitting—reignite the marketing. Sub-$500K Listings – Get 'Em Up
Inventory here is finally showing signs of life, but demand still outweighs supply.
This is the moment for first-time buyer sellers and investor flips. Move-Up Buyers – Golden Window
The gap between what they sell at and what they can buy into is as manageable as it’s been all year. Sellers Need Strategy – Not Just MLS
With more listings to choose from, presentation and pricing matter more than ever.
“List it and they will come” is no longer a thing—“nail it and they will compete” is.

 Final Takeaway: We’re in It Now

 Showings are rebounding.
 Sales are cranking.
 Inventory is almost back to normal.
 And prices? Still going up.The Spring surge is here—not as chaotic as 2022, not as cold as early 2024—just fast-moving, strategic, and loaded with opportunity. And remember: A balanced market doesn’t mean neutral—it means smart agents and their clients win.    Happy Selling!