Edmonton Real Estate Market Update – August 2026 - Calvin Hexter

What is happening in the Edmonton real estate market right now, and where could the next opportunities be for investors?

In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty for an updated look at the Edmonton market heading into late summer and fall 2026.

Calvin breaks down the latest July market statistics, including price movement across detached homes, semi-detached properties, townhouses, and condos, as well as Edmonton's rising inventory levels.

The big story right now is inventory.

Greater Edmonton is sitting at more than 8,000 listings, which is significantly higher than what is typical for this time of year. That is giving buyers more choice, more negotiating power, and more opportunities to be selective.

At the same time, the market is not weak. With approximately 3.2 months of inventory, Edmonton remains in a balanced market that still leans slightly in favour of sellers.

Wayne, Gabby, and Calvin also discuss why August can create opportunity for investors, what they expect heading into September and the fall market, and why investors should focus less on trying to perfectly time the market and more on whether a property meets their investment criteria.

They also preview the upcoming REIcon Summit Series, happening September 11–13 in Edmonton.

🧠 What You'll Learn

• What happened to Edmonton home prices in July 2026
• Why prices declined slightly across several asset classes
• Why those small price drops are not necessarily concerning
• Why Edmonton inventory is now above 8,000 listings
• What 3.2 months of inventory means for buyers and sellers
• Why August is typically a quieter month for real estate
• Why quieter summer activity can create opportunities for investors
• Why Calvin expects a stronger-than-usual fall market
• What could happen to inventory through September, October, and the winter
• Whether real estate investors should wait for a "better" market
• Why your personal investment criteria should be your North Star
• Why good deals can exist in any market
• Why investors need to understand their own buy box
• Why Edmonton continues to attract people looking for jobs, affordability, and opportunity
• Why Edmonton remains a strong market for rental property investors
• How investors can prepare now for opportunities that may appear this fall

Calvin shared the following July 2026 market observations:

• Detached homes: down just under 2% month over month
• Semi-detached homes: down approximately 2%
• Townhouses: down approximately 3.5%
• Condos: down approximately 2%
• Greater Edmonton inventory: over 8,000 listings
• Months of inventory: approximately 3.2 months

Calvin described the current market as balanced, but still slightly favourable to sellers.

His expectation is that August may see inventory continue to rise temporarily as buyer activity slows, followed by stronger activity in September and a gradual decline in inventory through the fall and winter.

Should Investors Wait?

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that there is always going to be a reason not to buy.

The market may be too competitive.

Interest rates may be too high.

Inventory may be too low.

Prices may be rising.

Economic conditions may feel uncertain.

But if a property meets your investment criteria, produces the returns you require, and fits your strategy, then it may still be the right time to act.

As Calvin explains, investors should determine what numbers they need to achieve and execute when those opportunities appear.

Trying to perfectly time the market can often cause investors to miss deals that already work.

REIcon Summit Series – September 11–13, 2026

Calvin also joins Wayne and Gabby to preview this year's REIcon Summit Series.

This year's event moves away from the traditional large-stage conference format and into a more interactive workshop structure.

Attendees will work through real estate deals from beginning to end and learn directly from experienced Canadian real estate investors and coaches.

Saturday will focus on residential real estate investing, while Sunday will focus on multifamily.

Topics will include:

• Finding deals
• Building your buy box
• Deal analysis
• Financing
• Due diligence
• Asset management
• Property management
• Refinancing
• Exit strategies
• Seller financing
• Multifamily investing

Wayne and Gabby will be teaching on due diligence, asset management, and property management.

The Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show will also be recorded live at REIcon on Saturday morning.

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👥 About Today's Guest Calvin Hexter – Calvin Realty

Calvin Hexter is an Edmonton-based investor-focused REALTOR® and the founder of Calvin Realty.

Calvin and his team specialize in helping real estate investors understand the Edmonton market, identify investment opportunities, analyze properties, and make informed buying decisions.

Calvin Realty has worked closely with Wayne and Gabby personally, as well as with many members of the REI Masters community.

🌐 www.calvinrealty.ca

👥 About Your Hosts

Wayne and Gabby Hillier are full-time Canadian real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and founders of REI Masters.

Through the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, they provide free real estate investing education and coaching every weekday morning, sharing real deals, market analysis, investing strategies, portfolio lessons, and their experience investing in Edmonton and across Canada.

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