Edmonton Real Estate Market Update With Calvin Hexter

May 15, 2026

What is really happening in the Edmonton real estate market right now?

In this episode, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Edmonton investor-focused Realtor Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty for a real-time Edmonton real estate market update.

Calvin shares what he is seeing in the spring 2026 market, including inventory levels, buyer activity, seller expectations, condo apartment movement, price trends, and where the market may be heading later this year.

Wayne, Gabby, and Calvin also discuss why Edmonton continues to attract real estate investors from across Canada, why cash flow is still one of the biggest advantages of investing in Alberta, and why Edmonton remains a reliable long-term market for investors who want safety, consistency, and strong fundamentals.

They also talk about the difference between primary home buyers and investors, why some sellers may become more motivated as listings sit longer, and how investors can use market data to make smarter offers, find better opportunities, and avoid emotional decision-making.

If you are investing in Edmonton, thinking about buying your first rental property, or trying to understand where the Alberta real estate market is heading in 2026, this episode will help you see the market from both an investor and Realtor perspective.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What is happening in the Edmonton real estate market right now
• Why Edmonton continues to attract investors from across Canada
• Why Wayne and Gabby still see Edmonton as one of Canada’s best real estate investing markets
• Why cash flow is one of Edmonton’s biggest advantages
• How cash flow helps investors weather real estate market storms
• Why the 5% Rule™ matters when buying rental properties
• What Calvin is seeing with spring 2026 inventory levels
• Why the Edmonton market is balanced but still slightly seller-favoured
• Why investors may see more opportunities later in 2026
• Why condo apartments saw movement, but may not be ideal for most investors
• Why sellers need to be more strategic in today’s market
• How investors can find opportunity in listings that sit longer
• Why repeated price drops can signal seller motivation
• Why seller financing may become more relevant in a softening market
• How Calvin Realty helps investors narrow down areas, property types, and strategies
• Why Edmonton’s “boring” consistency can be a major strength for long-term investors

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About Today’s Guest

Calvin Hexter is an Edmonton investor-focused Realtor and founder of Calvin Realty.

Calvin and his team work with real estate investors across Alberta, helping them identify strong rental property opportunities, understand neighbourhood desirability, analyze investor-friendly properties, and navigate the Edmonton market with more confidence.

Learn more at:
calvinrealty.ca

Resources From Calvin Realty

QUIZ: What area, A, B, C, or D, suits you best?
https://ph251bwc1lb.typeform.com/to/NX69XAOX

What do the A, B, C, and D areas mean?
https://calvinrealty.ca/edmonton-specific-a-b-c-d-locations/

Desirability Map: See which Edmonton locations fit you
https://calvinrealty.ca/investor-desirability-map/

May 2026 Edmonton Market Stats
https://calvinrealty.ca/may-2026-edmonton-market-snapshot-momentum-is-building-but-strategy-matters-more-than-ever/

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About Your Hosts

Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and real estate investing coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Through their REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, wholesaling, seller financing, rent-to-own, and other creative real estate strategies.

The Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a daily podcast focused on helping Canadian investors build cash flow, scale their portfolios, and invest with confidence.

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Resources & Contact

Learn about the REI Masters Mentorship Program:
www.reimasters.ca

Bookkeeping & tax help for real estate investors:
www.finngo.com/rei

Get Wayne’s book:
The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors
https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM

Submit a question or connect with us:
[e-mail]

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Thanks to Our Sponsors

Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor
calvinrealty.ca

Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – For Investors, By Investors
www.finngo.com/rei

Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group
[e-mail]