Nov 17, 2025
Home Sales Edge Up in October
National home sales rose 0.9% in October, marking the sixth increase in seven months, according to National Bank Financial’s latest Economics & Strategy report. Alberta posted a 1.8% monthly gain, even as sales on an annual basis remain down 10.7%, one of the country’s larger declines. Despite the softer annual trend, a return to historical norms still favours sellers. National inventory held at 4.4 months in October — a level consistent with a balanced-to-seller leaning ma