08/11/2026
🏡 A Little Market Update – July 2026 Housing Market
July brought a more moderate pace of activity across the Central Lakes region, with home sales and new listings declining in most markets compared with June. Inventory levels remained healthy, giving buyers continued choice, while average prices varied across the Region.
📊 All percentage changes shown below are month-over-month changes compared with June 2026.
📍 Durham Region
• 713 sales (-12.6%)
• Average price: $841K (-1.6%)
• 1,720 new listings (-16.3%)
• Average days on market: 29
📍 Hastings County
• 197 sales (-24.5%)
• Average price: $518K (-4.7%)
• 450 new listings (-23.9%)
• Average days on market: 50
📍 Kawartha Lakes
• 122 sales (-2.4%)
• Average price: $702K (-4.5%)
• 325 new listings (-21.7%)
• Average days on market: 46
📍 Northumberland County
• 144 sales (-5.3%)
• Average price: $721K (+6.5%)
• 380 new listings (0.0%)
• Average days on market: 48
📍 Peterborough City & County
• 197 sales (-8.8%)
• Average price: $675K (-4.8%)
• 419 new listings (-24.3%)
• Average days on market: 37
📍 Prince Edward County
• 57 sales (+21.3%)
• Average price: $764K (+0.8%)
• 115 new listings (0.0%)
• Average days on market: 60
🏠 What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
The July numbers show that the market is moving at different speeds depending on the community. Local conditions matter — from inventory and days on market to pricing trends and buyer demand.
Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or simply wondering what your local market looks like, understanding the numbers can help you make a more informed decision.
Want to know what’s happening in your neighbourhood? Let’s chat!
* Sourced from: Central Lakes Association of Realtors - Not intended to solicit buyers/sellers currently under contract.