Market Insights

August 2026 saw softer market conditions across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville, with all four markets recording year-over-year declines in both average prices and total sales. Toronto remained the most stable, experiencing only modest decreases, while Burlington and Hamilton saw more noticeable declines in activity. Condos and townhouses were among the weakest segments across most markets, while detached homes showed greater price stability, particularly in Burlington and Toronto. Semi-detached sales increased across all four markets despite mixed pricing. Overall, buyers remain

July 2026 brought mixed conditions across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Average home prices declined year-over-year in Toronto, Hamilton, and Burlington, while Oakville recorded continued price growth. Sales activity also increased in Oakville and Toronto but declined in Burlington and Hamilton. Oakville’s detached and semi-detached segments showed the strongest overall performance, with gains in both prices and sales. Conditions were softer across most property types in Burlington and Hamilton, while condo performance varied by market. Overall, buyers remain selective and pric

June 2026 saw stronger sales activity across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville, with all four markets recording year-over-year increases in total transactions. Average home prices rose modestly in Burlington and Oakville, while Toronto and Hamilton experienced declines. Performance varied significantly by property type. Burlington condos recorded strong growth in both prices and sales, while Oakville condos faced notable declines. Detached-home sales increased substantially in Burlington and Oakville, despite softer prices. Overall, the increase in transactions suggests improving bu

May 2026 brought mixed market conditions across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Average home prices increased year-over-year in Burlington and Oakville, with Oakville recording the strongest growth. Prices declined in Toronto and Hamilton. Sales activity increased in Burlington and Toronto, while Hamilton and Oakville experienced slight decreases in transactions. Condos remained the weakest segment for price growth across all four markets, while detached homes performed especially well in Burlington and Oakville. Overall, buyers continue to be selective and price-conscious, with

April 2026 saw mixed conditions across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Average home prices declined year-over-year in Toronto, Hamilton, and Burlington, while Oakville continued to show strong price growth. Sales activity increased in Burlington, Oakville, and Toronto, signaling improving buyer confidence heading into the spring market, while Hamilton saw a slight decline in transactions. Condos remained the weakest segment across most markets, while detached homes continued to show the most stability. Overall, buyers remain price-conscious, but increased sales activity suggests

March 2026 showed continued softening across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Average prices declined year-over-year in all four markets, with the most notable drops seen in Hamilton and Toronto. Sales activity was more varied—Oakville and Toronto saw slight increases in transactions, while Burlington and Hamilton experienced minor declines. Overall, the market remains balanced, with steady buyer activity but continued price sensitivity shaping conditions.

February 2026 showed mixed results across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Burlington was the only market to see an increase in average price year-over-year, while prices declined in Hamilton, Oakville, and Toronto. Sales activity varied, with Hamilton seeing a large jump in transactions, Oakville a modest increase, and Burlington and Toronto remaining relatively stable. Overall, the market continues to rebalance as buyers remain cautious and price-sensitive.

January 2026 started the year on a slower note across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Average prices were down year-over-year in all four markets, with sales activity also trending lower, particularly in Oakville and Burlington. Detached homes continued to feel the most pricing pressure, while townhouses and condos showed mixed results by market. Overall, buyers remain cautious and value-driven as the market continues to rebalance.

December 2025 closed out the year with continued price softening across Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville. Average prices were down year-over-year in all four markets, while sales activity varied—Toronto and Oakville dipped slightly, Burlington slowed more noticeably, and Hamilton remained relatively steady. Detached homes continued to see the most pressure on pricing, while townhouses and condos showed mixed performance depending on the market. Overall, buyers remain active but value-driven, as the market continues to adjust.

November brought softer pricing across most GTA markets, with all four regions showing year-over-year declines in average price. Sales activity was mixed: Burlington and Hamilton saw lower transactions, Toronto eased from last year, while Oakville posted a slight increase. Detached homes continued to see the sharpest price drops, especially in Toronto and Oakville. Condos showed pockets of resilience in Burlington and Oakville, while townhomes held steadier overall. The market remains active, but price-sensitive as buyers weigh higher costs.

October brought a cooler tone across most GTA markets, with prices trending lower year-over-year while sales activity varied by region. Burlington and Hamilton both saw modest declines in sales and pricing, while Oakville held steady with a slight uptick in transactions. Toronto remained the outlier — sales more than doubled compared to last year, though prices softened by nearly 9%. Detached homes continued to see the sharpest corrections, while condos and townhomes showed signs of resilience. Overall, the market remains active but price-sensitive as buyers navigate evolving conditions and mo

Sales activity picked up across the GTA in September, even as average prices continued to soften. Burlington, Hamilton, and Toronto all saw double-digit sales growth, while Oakville posted a modest increase. Detached homes led the price declines, but condos held steady in most areas. The market remains active yet price-sensitive — offering new opportunities for buyers and rewarding sellers who price strategically.

August brought more buying opportunities in the GTA, with the first monthly drop in sales since March and continued price softness. Benchmark prices hit their lowest point since early 2021, and both average and median values fell further. Rising listings despite a mid-month dip and a low sales-to-new-listings ratio tilts the advantage toward buyers. Sellers who price sharply and stage effectively will still find traction, but the market clearly favours cautious, well-presented listings.

The July market showed signs of renewed buyer activity, especially in Toronto, where sales saw their strongest July in years. Despite this, prices continued to trend down across Oakville, Hamilton, and Burlington, with rising inventory creating more opportunities and negotiating power for buyers. Sellers who priced strategically and presented their homes well still saw success.

June brought a steady pace to the market, with motivated Buyers and Sellers continuing to make moves despite ongoing economic uncertainty. While some are still waiting on the sidelines, those who are active are benefiting from increased inventory and more negotiating power. Preparation, pricing, and expert guidance continue to make all the difference.