Selling a home in Hamilton Ontario in 2026 requires more strategy than many homeowners expect. The market has shifted from the rapid pace of previous years into a more balanced environment where preparation, pricing, and negotiation matter more than ever.   Whether you are upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or selling an investment property, understanding the full process helps you protect your equity and reduce stress throughout the transaction.     Step 1:... [read more]

Home sales in Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North dropped to 805 units in April 2025—a 26% decline from last year and 46% below typical April levels. Uncertainty around tariffs is dampening market activity, while new listings surged to 2,043, pushing the sales-to-new listings ratio down to 39% and months of supply up to 4—the highest since 2009. Weaker demand and rising inventory are putting downward pressure on prices, with the benchmark price falling to... [read more]

March Housing Market Summary – Hamilton-Burlington Area   Home sales in Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North fell sharply in March 2025, hitting 701 units—the lowest for the month since 2009. Total Q1 sales reached 1,854, down 27% year-over-year. Most areas saw double-digit declines, except Haldimand County, which had only a slight dip.   Market uncertainty, particularly around tariffs, continues to suppress activity. However, higher... [read more]

Compared to the previous year, February sales eased across all regions within Hamilton. The pace of decline varied depending on the region, with Hamilton East seeing the steepest decline. That region saw a significant decline in new listings which may explain the decline in sales. Compared to last February, there is an improvement in supply levels providing buyers with more options. Notably, the sales to new listings ratio rose over last year's levels in the Hamilton Mountain and Dundas... [read more]

RAHB AREA HOME PRICES TREND UP LEADING INTO SPRING  SALES-TO-NEW LISTINGS RATIO CONTINUES TO RISE, SLOWING INVENTORY GAINS   Hamilton, ON (May 1, 2023) – The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 1,102 sales and 1,566 new listings in April. This marks the first time since early 2022 that the... [read more]