THeHamilton-Burlington Sales Well Below Typical April Levels Months of Supply Reach Highest Point Since 2009
Hamilton, ON (May 5, 2025)—In April market report sales in the Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North market areas slowed to 805 units. This decline in sales represents a 26 per cent decrease compared to last April and a 46 per cent decrease below typical figures reported for April.
“Uncertainty surrounding tariffs continues to weigh on the local housing market, The influx of new listings and slower sales has caused inventory levels to climb, and we are seeing that impact on home prices to varying degrees throughout local communities. With both the provincial and federal elections behind us, we are hopeful that renewed government focus on housing could provide additional support for buyers in the coming months, improving affordability and restoring buyer confidence, paving the way toward more balanced market conditions.”
– Nicolas von Bredow, Cornerstone spokesperson for the HamiltonBurlington market area.
In April, the Hamilton-Burlington real estate market saw 2,043 new listings—an increase that, combined with slower sales, dropped the sales-to-new listings ratio to just 39%. This imbalance has caused inventory levels to climb significantly, pushing the months of supply to four—the highest seen for April since 2009. The growing supply and moderated demand are reshaping the market, creating both challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.
So far this year, sales have slowed across all property types, with the sharpest drops in row and apartment units. Prices are also down, with apartment-style homes seeing the largest year-over-year decline—nearly 7%.
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