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New Home Listings Surge 10.2% Amid Economic Caution

4/3/2025

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Summary

Home Listings Surge

March 2025 saw a 10.2% year-over-year rise in new home listings, the highest increase in three years.
Active listings surged by 28.5%, continuing a 17-month trend of growing inventory, while pending sales dropped by 5.2% in major metro areas.
The national median listing price held steady at $424,900, with homes averaging 53 days on the market.
Economic uncertainty and high costs are prompting buyer caution, resulting in a more balanced market with increased options.

Summary

Home Sales Decline

Calgary experienced a 19% decline in home sales in March 2025, totaling 2,159 units despite 4,000 new listings.
The sales-to-new-listing ratio fell to 54%, signaling a shift toward balanced market conditions.
The residential benchmark price in Calgary held steady at $592,500, indicating a more balanced market.
Langley saw a 26% drop in home sales, with inventory reaching a 10-year high, favoring buyers.
Economic uncertainty, especially from U.S. tariff threats, is dampening buyer confidence and affecting prices.

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Historical Context

The 2025 rise in home listings parallels past housing market fluctuations, notably the 2000s bubble. Economic uncertainty and rising costs echo earlier trends, where speculation inflated prices, leading to eventual corrections. This historical cycle underscores the ongoing vulnerability of housing markets to economic shifts and buyer confidence.

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Home Listings Surge

March 2025 saw a 10.2% year-over-year rise in new home listings, the highest increase in three years.
Active listings surged by 28.5%, continuing a 17-month trend of growing inventory, while pending sales dropped by 5.2% in major metro areas.
The national median listing price held steady at $424,900, with homes averaging 53 days on the market.
Economic uncertainty and high costs are prompting buyer caution, resulting in a more balanced market with increased options.

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