10/06/2026
📊 Durham Region Market Update – September 2026 🏡
September brought a shift in tone to the Durham market. Sales pulled back from August, homes are taking slightly longer to sell, and broader uncertainty around the economy and borrowing costs has more people in a wait-and-see mode. But the numbers show the market is still moving for buyers and sellers who are prepared. Let’s take a look👇🏼
🏡 Durham At A Glance (September 2026):
✔️ 552 homes sold (down 50 from August)
✔️ Average price: $828,141 (up +1.0% from August)
✔️ 1,834 new listings (up +411)
✔️ 2,622 active listings (up +155)
✔️ 30 average days on market
✔️ Homes sold at 98% of list price on average
Worth noting❗️186 of the 552 sales last month came in at $700,000 or below. This translates to over 6 homes a day selling within reach of first-time buyers. In a market that often gets painted as out of reach, that is a stat worth paying attention to!
📍 Community Notes:
Oshawa led the region with 125 sales and prices up 4.1%. Clarington had a strong month with 113 sales and prices up 6.5%. Whitby and Ajax both softened month-over-month, and smaller markets like Brock, Scugog, and Uxbridge saw limited volume where individual sales can move the average considerably.
🤔 What This Means For You:
✔️ For Buyers: More inventory, longer days on market, and homes selling below asking. If you have been waiting for the right time, conditions right now give you room to be selective and negotiate.
✔️ For Sellers: The market is still moving, but expectations need to be grounded in current data. Homes that are priced accurately from the start are still selling. Those that are not are sitting, and the longer a listing sits, the harder it becomes to recover. Strategy matters more than ever right now.
✔️ Looking Ahead: Buyer confidence is closely tied to the economic picture and any movement on rates. For now the market is telling us to be patient and prepared.
In a quieter market, the gap between a good outcome and a frustrating one usually comes down to preparation and realistic expectations on both sides.
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Trevor Paterson
Realtor®, Keller Williams Energy
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📱 905-439-5713
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