Edmonton Real Estate Market Update: More Listings, Less Competition and New Opportunities

🎧 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update: More Listings, Less Competition and New Opportunities The Edmonton real estate market is shifting—and that is creating a very different environment for buyers, sellers and real estate investors. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Calvin Hexter of Calvin Realty for a detailed discussion about what is happening across the Edmonton market in July 2026. Inventory has climbed significantly compared with the same time last year, more properties are sitting on the market, and buyers have more options and negotiating power. At the same time, many sellers are beginning to adjust their expectations as the market moves closer to balanced conditions. The conversation also explores why July may offer a temporary window of opportunity for investors, how summer travel and weather can influence buyer activity, and why September could bring another wave of demand. Calvin also shares practical guidance on where investors should begin, why location and a clearly defined buy box matter, and how to avoid overcomplicating the real estate investing process. 🧠 What You'll Learn Why Edmonton real estate inventory has increased How the current market compares with July 2025 Why more listings create stronger negotiating opportunities What rising inventory means for buyers and sellers Why some Edmonton properties are sitting longer How summer vacations and delayed plans affect buyer activity Why July may be an attractive buying window Why demand could return more aggressively in September How seller expectations and buyer expectations are separating Why investors should make offers based on their required numbers How seller financing and rent-to-own structures may bridge pricing gaps Why location should come before strategy How to identify the right Edmonton neighbourhoods for your goals Why investors need a clear buy box How overcomplicating the process leads to poor decisions Why the fundamentals still matter most in real estate investing 👤 About Today's Guest Calvin Hexter is an Edmonton investor-focused Realtor and the founder of Calvin Realty. Calvin and his team work with homeowners and real estate investors throughout Edmonton and Alberta. Their approach combines market data, neighbourhood analysis, investor education and practical acquisition strategies to help clients make informed decisions. Learn more, explore the Edmonton investor desirability map and connect with the team: 🌐 www.calvinrealty.ca 👥 About Your Hosts Wayne and Gabby Hillier are Canadian real estate investors, entrepreneurs and real estate investing coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta. They have built and self-managed a growing rental property portfolio while helping investors identify strong opportunities, improve cash flow and reduce risk through REI Masters and the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show. 💡 Resources & Contact Want to be coached personally by Wayne and Gabby? Join the REI Masters Mentorship Program: 🌐 www.reimasters.ca Explore REI Masters courses, workshops and real estate investing resources: 🌐 www.reimasters.ca Have a real estate investing question you would like answered on the show? 📧 [email protected] The Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show broadcasts live every weekday morning on YouTube. 📅 Upcoming Events Edmonton Garden Suites 101 Edmonton, Alberta July 25, 2026 www.reimasters.ca/edmontongardensuites101 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour August 22, 2026 www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour REI Conference Summit Series September 11–13, 2026 www.reiconference.ca 🤝 Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team 🌐 www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected]