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The first week of October brought 896 new listings (+9%) and 438 sales (-8%) across Greater Edmonton, with prices easing to a $467K average and $426K median. More homes to choose from, fewer buyers competing for them — a week that favoured buyers.
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What do this week's numbers show?
The Realtors Association of Edmonton's weekly market watch for September 30 to October 6, 2026, covering all residential property types in the Greater Edmonton Area:
| Measure | This week | Change vs. prior week |
|---|---|---|
| New listings | 896 | +9% |
| Unit sales | 438 | -8% |
| Average price | $467K | -4% |
| Median price | $426K | -5% |
Listings climbed while sales slipped — the classic early-fall pattern as the market settles after the summer rush. With roughly two new listings for every sale, buyers had the most selection in weeks, and prices softened accordingly.
What does this mean if you are buying?
Selection is your advantage right now. When listings outpace sales this clearly, well-prepared buyers get time to compare, negotiate, and avoid bidding pressure. The $426K median tells you the middle of the market is holding accessible — but the best-priced homes still move, so have your financing lined up before you shop.
What does this mean if you are selling?
Pricing discipline matters more than it did in spring. With 896 fresh listings competing for 438 buyers, an aspirational price means sitting while the neighbours sell. Price to the current week's reality — the market is rewarding sellers who read the room, not the ones who test it.
Key Takeaways
- 896 new listings hit the Greater Edmonton market in the week of Sept 30–Oct 6, up 9% from the prior week.
- 438 homes sold, down 8% — about two new listings for every sale.
- Average price eased 4% to $467K; median price eased 5% to $426K.
- Early-fall pattern: rising selection, softening prices, patient buyers rewarded.
John Carle says:
"This is the week fall showed up in the numbers. Listings up, sales down, prices easing — that is a market handing buyers some breathing room. If you have been waiting for selection instead of bidding wars, this is what waiting was for. And if you are selling, the message is simple: price it for this market, not last spring's."
Frequently asked questions
Are Edmonton home prices falling?
One week does not make a trend, but the direction this week was down: average price -4% and median -5% versus the prior week, on rising inventory. The broader 2026 picture has been modest price growth with softening momentum into fall.
Is it a buyer's market in Edmonton right now?
This week's numbers lean that way — roughly two new listings for every sale gives buyers choice and negotiating room. Whether that holds depends on the next few weeks of data.
Where do these weekly numbers come from?
The Realtors Association of Edmonton's weekly market watch, based on its MLS System data for all residential property types (detached, semi-detached, row/townhouse, and apartment condominium) across the Greater Edmonton Area.
Thinking of buying or selling while the fall market shifts? Let's talk about what these numbers mean for your specific situation.
Just Call John.
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Data: Realtors Association of Edmonton, weekly market watch for September 30–October 6, 2026.