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Housing Vibe Shift Buyers Shouldn’t Ignore This Summer

July 13, 2026
Cindy Pineo
Cindy Pineo

REALTOR® · RE/MAX Complete Realty

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Summer's vibe changed: buyers negotiate more while panic bidding keeps fading across many Canadian markets.
Prices aren’t crashing, but they’re flattening after falling from 2022 peak levels.
Waiting isn't always safer; CREA still forecasts Canada's average home price to rise 1.5% this year.
This summer's real vibe? Preparation beats prediction when markets quietly shift before headlines notice.

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Cindy Pineo

Cindy is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Complete Realty, helping buyers and sellers across Okotoks, High River and southern Alberta since 2017. She’s known for patient, jargon-free guidance and a genuine love of helping first-time buyers feel confident.

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