Courtesy of Chuck Farrauto

HAMILTON-BURLINGTON AREA HOME SALES MARKED BY WEAKENED DEMAND IN 2025 GET YOUR HOME READY FOR SPRING When the snow starts to melt and the sun starts shining, it’s time to do some outdoor home maintenance. Even if you live in an apartment or condominium, there are a few things you can do to get your home in tip-top shape. • Ensure gutters are in good repair and clean and that downspouts are aimed into a water barrel or where runoff won’t go into your home. • Inspect windows to ensure caulk hasn’t been damaged over the winter, screens are not torn and are installed correctly. • Turn on and test outdoor faucets to inspect for any leaks freezing might have caused. • Test, repair and clean outdoor light fixtures. • Inspect decks and fences for loose boards or nails and repair if necessary. A proactive spring checkup helps protect your home, extend its lifespan and avoid unexpected repairs down the road. AVERAGE SALE PRICES $825,779 detached DOWN 12.9% year-to-year $573,326 apartment UP 5.9% year-to-year $640,527 rowhouse 446

SOLD LISTINGS

DOWN 10.0% year-to-year

550 NEW LISTINGS

detached 315

117 77 rowhouse apartment

81% SALES TO NEW LISTING RATIO

54 DAYS ON MARKET

5.5 MONTHS OF INVENTORY

2,464 ACTIVE LISTINGS

Hamilton, ON, January 2026 – In December, home sales reported through the MLS ® System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS ® (Cornerstone) slowed across Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North. This led to a 12 per cent drop for the year. There were 8,996 sales in total across the region, making it the slowest year since 2010 and more than 30 per cent below long-term averages. “At the end of 2025, fewer new listings came online, and with more homes staying on the market because of slower sales, buyers had more options,” says Nicolas von Bredow, Cornerstone spokesperson for the Hamilton-Burlington market area. “2025 was a year marked by global uncertainty, which affected the Canadian economy and our local real estate market, with fewer buyers entering the market due to concerns about job security and higher interest rates.” “With 2025 behind us, we are hopeful for more balanced market conditions to emerge in 2026 with lower interest rates than at the start of last year and new government incentives available. Both the provincial and federal governments have announced they will remove HST on new homes up to $1 million for first-time buyers. While this should make homes more affordable and help the economy by supporting the labour market, we are calling on both levels of government to expand this initiative to all home buyers for a much greater impact,” says von Bredow. Statistics reflect market activity in December 2025 | Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS ® | Market values stated are of the average of Hamilton and surrounding region. Hamilton includes: Hamilton West, Hamilton East, Hamilton Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Flamborough, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, Stoney Creek and Glanbrook. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up-to-date evaluation of your home.

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