Saskatchewan reported 1,520 sales in October, the highest monthly sales level ever reported in October. Sales were over 21 percent higher than last year’s levels and 36 percent above long-term, 10-year historical averages. Sales levels improved across all regions of the province in October, contributing to a year-to-date gain of over 8 percent.
Despite modest monthly growth in new listings, the sixteenth consecutive month of above-average sales in Saskatchewan led to further inventory declines – with inventory at the lowest point in October since 2007. The steepest inventory declines were experienced in homes priced below $300,000, while the only monthly inventory gains were reported in homes priced above $600,000.
“Saskatchewan continues to benefit from several positive economic factors supporting above-average housing demand across our province,” said Association CEO, Chris Guérette. “Unlike some parts of the country, housing demand remains strong despite significant inventory challenges – as demonstrated by a sixteenth consecutive month of above-average sales.”
Strong monthly sales, combined with lower inventory, resulted in the months of supply falling to just above three months across the province—an exceptionally low figure for the month of October. The relatively tight market conditions throughout much of 2024 continue to place upward pressure on prices, as nearly all Saskatchewan communities reported year-over-year benchmark price gains this month.
Saskatchewan reported a residential benchmark price of $343,400 in October, down slightly from $343,800 in September. While a slight month-over-month price decrease is expected and in line with seasonal factors, the October benchmark price is nearly six percent above October 2023 – with prices improving across all property types compared to last year.
“We typically see less sales activity in the fourth quarter of the year, and when you factor in the scarcity of inventory, the demand we’re seeing that led to record October sales is quite impressive,” said Guérette. “Recent rate cuts are expected to support even stronger demand – with inventory levels below near record lows in some markets across the province, it is a challenging time for prospective buyers right now.”
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Regional Highlights
Year-to-date sales rose across all active regions of the province in October, with many regions reporting levels well above long-term, 10-year trends. New listings were met with strong sales, resulting in widespread inventory declines across the province.
The Saskatoon-Biggar (2.41 months of supply) and Regina-Moose Mountain (2.62) regions continue to report the tightest market conditions in the province, while conditions remain tight in all other regions relative to long-term trends.
Price Trends
Tight market conditions supported year-over-year benchmark price growth across all regions of the province in October – with the most significant year-to-date growth occurring in the Saskatoon-Biggar Region.
The City of Moose Jaw is again reporting the largest monthly price gains, with prices over 11 percent higher than last year. Meanwhile, all Saskatchewan cities reported year-over-year price gains in October.
City of Regina
The City of Regina reported 364 sales in October, an increase of 18 percent year-over-year and 47 percent above long-term, 10-year trends. Further sales gains in October contributed to 3,447 year-to-date sales, the highest year-to-date sales figure ever reported through October in the Queen City.
New listings continue to struggle to keep pace with surging sales, resulting in a 31 percent year-over-year inventory decline and less than two months of supply available on market.
Regina reported a residential benchmark price of $321,000 in October, up from $320,700 in September and five percent higher than October 2023.
City of Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon reported a record-high 444 sales in October, a year-over-year increase of 17 percent and nearly 30 percent above long-term, 10-year averages.
Strong sales levels continue to prevent any significant inventory relief in the Bridge City, as the 803 units available on market reflect the lowest level reported in October since 2006, with less than two months of supply available across the city.
Saskatoon reported a residential benchmark price of $402,600 in October, up from $401,800 in September and nearly seven percent higher than October 2023.
