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]