The Niagara real estate market is transitioning into a highly balanced environment. Unit sales fell by 5.6 per cent, while the average sale price adjusted downward by 6.9 per cent. With 5 months of inventory now available, buyers enjoy more selection and time to make decisions. In this changing climate, sellers must price their homes appropriately right from the start to attract motivated buyers. Setting an accurate, strategic price is now the key to a successful sale.
The Haldimand and Hamilton real estate markets are demonstrating distinct signs of stabilization. Haldimand unit sales contracted by 21.2 per cent, while Hamilton recorded a 9 per cent decline. Both regions experienced a uniform 4.0 per cent reduction in average sale prices. With inventory levels at a balanced 4 months for both areas, strategic pricing is critical for sellers, while buyers gain increased leverage and market selection across these local sectors.
Review current market conditions below and speak with your Royal Lepage NRC REALTOR® for continued advice.
Niagara-on-the-lake
Unit Sales: +24.4%
Average Sale Price: -7.8%
Niagara Falls
Unit Sales: -2.3%
Average Sale Price: -7.5%
Fort Erie
Unit Sales: -8.2%
Average Sale Price: -1.1%
St. Catharines
Unit Sales: -3.3%
Average Sale Price: -10.0%
Thorold
Unit Sales: -4.7%
Average Sale Price: -7.8%
Pelham
Unit Sales: -31.1%
Average Sale Price: -3.7%
Welland
Unit Sales: -1.4%
Average Sale Price: -8.2%
Port Colborne
Unit Sales: -13.6%
Average Sale Price: -2.6%
Lincoln
Unit Sales: -16.4%
Average Sale Price: -+2.5%
West Lincoln
Unit Sales: -21.8%
Average Sale Price: -7.5%
Grimsby
Unit Sales: -7.7%
Average Sale Price: -10.7%
Dunnville
Unit Sales: -15.6%
Average Sale Price: -4.3%
Hamilton
Unit Sales: -7.7%
Average Sale Price: -4.6%
Ancaster
Unit Sales: +2.0%
Average Sale Price: -8.7%
Stoney Creek
Unit Sales: -10.5%
Average Sale Price: -3.7%
Glanbrook
Unit Sales: -10.7%
Average Sale Price: -8.2%
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