April 2026 Market UpdateNorth Real Estate Market
As spring momentum continued, the Hamilton-Burlington housing market showed positive conditions that created opportunities for both sides of a transaction. Cornerstone CEO Bill Duce stated that increased listing activity and growing inventory were giving buyers more choices, while steady month-over-month price gains signalled continued seller confidence.
Sales were up nearly 15% from the previous month, and new listings were up more than 20%, as the market moved into what is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for real estate.
April 2026 Quick Stats
Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North Region
- Home sales: 828, down 1.2% year-over-year
- Average price: $842,947, down 3.6% year-over-year
- New listings: 2,029, down 5.3% year-over-year
- Months of supply: 4.5, up 2.3% year-over-year
- Days on market: 37, shown as up year-over-year
Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, April 2026 statistics, as of May 4, 2026.
Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North Area Highlights
- Home sales increased 14.7% month-over-month.
- Newly listed properties increased 20.3% month-over-month.
- The MLS® Home Price Index increased 1.4% month-over-month.
- The MLS® Home Price Index was down 7.7% year-over-year.
- Inventory decreased 4.7% year-over-year.
- Months of supply increased to 4.5 months for all property types by the end of April.
What the Numbers Mean
April showed increased activity compared to the previous month. Home sales rose 14.7% month-over-month, while new listings increased 20.3% month-over-month.
The MLS® Home Price Index increased 1.4% month-over-month, but remained 7.7% lower year-over-year. Inventory was down 4.7% year-over-year, but because inventory increased month-over-month, months of supply rose to 4.5 months by the end of April.
What This Means for Sellers
Cornerstone’s April update says steady month-over-month price gains signalled continued seller confidence.
At the same time, the regional market had 4.5 months of supply by the end of April, and growing inventory gave buyers more choice.
What This Means for Buyers
Cornerstone’s April update states that increased listing activity and growing inventory were giving buyers more choices.
The regional market recorded 2,029 new listings and 4.5 months of supply in April.
Local Market Notes
Hamilton
Hamilton recorded:
- Home sales: 506, down 5.6% year-over-year
- Average price: $777,612, down 2.2% year-over-year
- New listings: 1,300, down 3.9% year-over-year
- Months of supply: 4.6, up 2.2% year-over-year
- Days on market: 36, up 9.1% year-over-year
As of May 4, 2026.
Burlington
Burlington recorded:
- Home sales: 209, up 24.4% year-over-year
- Average price: $1,045,590, down 11.5% year-over-year
- New listings: 431, down 3.4% year-over-year
- Months of supply: 3.6, down 5.3% year-over-year
- Days on market: 32, up 23.1% year-over-year
As of May 4, 2026.
Haldimand County
Haldimand recorded:
- Home sales: 42, down 39.1% year-over-year
- Average price: $688,067, down 1.1% year-over-year
- New listings: 177, up 6.0% year-over-year
- Months of supply: 6.5, up 22.6% year-over-year
- Days on market: 55, up 19.6% year-over-year
As of May 4, 2026.
Niagara North
Niagara North recorded:
- Home sales: 76, down 7.7% year-over-year
- Average price: $801,687, down 7.7% year-over-year
- New listings: 153, down 25.4% year-over-year
- Days on market: 43.7, shown as up year-over-year
As of May 4, 2026.
Final Thoughts
The April 2026 Cornerstone update shows higher month-over-month sales, higher month-over-month new listings, a month-over-month increase in the MLS® Home Price Index, and an increase in months of supply to 4.5 months by the end of April.
Cornerstone also cautions that these statistics can help identify long-term trends, but should not be used to determine whether a specific property has increased or decreased in value. For specific property value information, Cornerstone says to contact a REALTOR®.
