Market Update · September 2026
Hamilton–Burlington–Haldimand–Niagara North Real Estate
Stats current as of October 5, 2026  ·  Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®

September remained a slower month for home sales across Hamilton–Burlington–Haldimand–Niagara North. The market recorded 635 home sales, down 4.7% from August and 18.7% from September 2025.

At the same time, new listings increased sharply from the previous month. There were 1,716 new listings, up 29.8% month over month, although still 22.0% below last September.

The MLS® Home Price Index was $718,600, down 1.3% from August and 5.1% year over year. Months of supply increased from 4.4 to 4.6 months, giving buyers slightly more choice heading into the fall market.

Area Highlights
September 2026 At a Glance
$718.6K
MLS® Home Price Index
▼ 1.3% vs August
4.6
Months of Supply
▲ From 4.4 in August
−4.7%
Sales Month over Month
▼ From August
−5.1%
HPI vs September 2025
▼ Year over year
−13.9%
Active Inventory YoY
▼ Year over year
+29.8%
New Listings MoM
▲ From August
Area-wide Key Metrics — September 2026 Quick Glance
Area-wide Monthly Quick Glance
Home Sales: 635 — ▼ 18.7% YoY
Average Price: $808,442 — ▼ 3.0% YoY
New Listings: 1,716 — ▼ 22.0% YoY
Months of Supply: 4.6 — ▼ 4.2% YoY
Days on Market: 43 — ▲ 7.5% YoY
Compare by Area
September 2026 Area Breakdown
376
Home Sales
▼ 22.8% YoY
$714,420
Avg Price
▼ 8.0% YoY
1,061
New Listings
▼ 24.9% YoY
4.8
Months Supply
▼ 4.0% YoY
46
Days on Market
▲ 15.0% YoY
150
Home Sales
▼ 12.8% YoY
$1.076M
Avg Price
▲ 2.2% YoY
389
New Listings
▼ 18.3% YoY
3.6
Months Supply
▼ 10.0% YoY
34
Days on Market
▼ 5.6% YoY
54
Home Sales
▼ 26.0% YoY
$650,972
Avg Price
▼ 6.0% YoY
142
New Listings
▼ 8.4% YoY
7.2
Months Supply
▲ 28.6% YoY
64
Days on Market
▲ 23.1% YoY
68
Home Sales
▲ 9.7% YoY
$819,934
Avg Price
▲ 5.8% YoY
152
New Listings
▼ 17.8% YoY
37
Days on Market
▲ 5.7% YoY
Average Price Comparison
How Areas Compare
Average sale price by area — September 2026
Sales counts by area — September 2026
Hamilton (376) Burlington (150) Haldimand (54) Niagara North (68)
What This Means
September Market Takeaways

September remained a slower sales month across the broader Hamilton–Burlington market, but the increase in new listings gave buyers more options heading into the fall.

Prices continued to adjust gradually rather than sharply. The regional HPI declined 1.3% from August and 5.1% year over year, while months of supply rose slightly to 4.6.

Conditions varied significantly by area. Burlington and Niagara North posted year-over-year gains in average selling price, while Hamilton and Haldimand remained below last year's levels.

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For Sellers
Buyers have more choice, so pricing and presentation remain critical. Sellers should pay close attention to recent neighbourhood sales rather than relying on broad regional averages.
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For Buyers
More listings and slightly higher supply can create negotiating opportunities. Conditions vary significantly between Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand and Niagara North, so compare homes at the neighbourhood and property-type level.

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