37 | Rezoning, Reality & the Road to 2026: Calgary’s Market

Episode OverviewIn our final episode of the year, Annie and Paula break down Calgary’s blanket rezoning, the impact of CMHC funding on multi-family development, and what the 2026 real estate market might look like. Plus, actionable tips for buyers and sellers to prepare this December and start January strong.1. Blanket RezoningEffective August 6, 2024, making many low-density areas more flexible.Existing applications: Usually follow rules in place at submission. Confirm with your planner.New applications: Faster approvals for rowhouses, duplexes, and small multi-family builds, but technical rules still apply (setbacks, parking, tree protection).Tip: Get written confirmation, book pre-application meetings, design to meet the bylaw for a smoother path.2. CMHC + Multi-FamilyFederal funding accelerates multi-family and rental developments.Combined with rezoning, this increases inventory, especially for purpose-built rentals and infill projects.3. 2026 Market ForecastBalanced market with moderate price growth (2–4%).More inventory = more choice for buyers, more competition for sellers.Detached homes remain competitive; multi-family supply rises.4. Market Right NowShowings ↓ 4%, sales ↑ 7%.Homes $400K–$1M selling at 98%+ of list price.Advice: Sellers: price right first. Buyers: leverage quieter market to negotiate.5. December PrepSellers: staging, inspections, pricing strategy, and prepped photos.Buyers: updated pre-approval, prepped documents, plan neighbourhood searches, and tour slower-moving listings.Closing:This is our last episode of 2025! Thank you for listening and supporting Espressold. December is your time to plan, January is your time to act — see you next year with fresh insights, strategies, and lattes.Key Takeaways