09/08/2026
🏡 The fall real estate market is starting to take shape — and buyers should be paying attention.
August was one of the quietest months we’ve seen in the Hamilton–Burlington market in years.
But here’s the part that matters:
📉 Home sales were down
📉 New listings were down even more
📉 The number of homes available for sale is shrinking
🏦 The Bank of Canada just held its policy rate at 2.25%
So while buyers still have negotiating power in many situations, the amount of choice is starting to tighten.
That creates an interesting window: prices are still below last year’s levels, some sellers are motivated, and competition hasn’t fully returned.
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time to buy, I wouldn’t focus on trying to predict the bottom.
I’d focus on finding the right property at the right price while you still have room to negotiate.
Thinking about buying, selling, or just want to know what your home is worth in today’s market?
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— Dante Reid
RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty
Burlington • Oakville • Hamilton
