Recent local real estate commentary suggests the Hamilton-Burlington market may be transitioning away from extreme swings. Price corrections appear to be slowing, monthly metrics are stabilizing, and buyer confidence is gradually improving — even as year-over-year numbers remain lower. Balanced markets don’t mean slow — they mean strategic. 👉 www.stephenpaige.com   [read more]

Recent local real estate commentary suggests the Hamilton-Burlington market may be transitioning away from extreme swings. Price corrections appear to be slowing, monthly metrics are stabilizing, and buyer confidence is gradually improving — even as year-over-year numbers remain lower. Balanced markets don’t mean slow — they mean strategic. 👉 www.stephenpaige.com SEO Title: Is the Hamilton-Burlington Market Becoming Balanced? Meta Description: Signs point to a... [read more]

Housing market activity across Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North slowed considerably in 2025. With 8,996 total sales on the MLS® system for the year — the slowest since 2010 — market dynamics shifted in favor of buyers who benefited from more choice and negotiation power. Global economic uncertainty, higher borrowing costs, and job security concerns kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines, leading to slower overall sales and inventory... [read more]

The Hamilton-Burlington real estate market may be entering a more balanced phase after a challenging year. According to Bill Duce, CEO of Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, recent data suggests early signs of stabilization: “The Hamilton-Burlington market is showing signs of stability with a slight month-over-month increase in sales despite the year-over-year decline. With homes staying on the market longer and inventory up by over 23% compared to last year, buyers have... [read more]