Residential sales activity reported through Ontario’s MLS® Systems reached a total of 29,529 units over the first three months of the year. This represents a 7.3% decline compared to the same period in 2025, suggesting that homebuyer demand has remained relatively quiet through the end of the first quarter. During this same period, the comprehensive year-to-date average price was recorded at $799,750, which reflects a moderate decrease of 5.3% from the first three months of last year. As inventory levels remain high, the market continues to offer more selection for buyers, contributing to the ongoing trend of subdued sales activity relative to long-term historical averages.

 
Residential sales activity recorded through Ontario’s MLS® Systems totalled 17,141 homes on a year-to-date basis during the first two months of the year. This represents a decline of 11.8% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating that homebuyer demand remained relatively subdued at the start of the year. At the same time, the more comprehensive year-to-date average home price was $791,598, reflecting a 5.7% decrease compared to the average price recorded during the first two months of last year. Despite the slowdown in sales activity, overall housing inventory remains above long-term historical norms, providing buyers with more options and contributing to more balanced market conditions across many regions of the province. ...

 
Home buying activity across Ontario opened the year on a quieter note, with 7,737 properties sold through local MLS® Systems in January 2026. That total reflects a 15.6% decline compared to January 2025, signaling softer demand despite a noticeable increase in available listings. The average resale home price across the province came in at $778,102 for the month, down 6.4% year-over-year. With more supply entering the market and buyers moving cautiously, early 2026 is shaping up to be a more balanced and price-sensitive environment.

 
Ontario’s housing market showed stability in December, with home sales coming in nearly unchanged compared to the same period last year, even as the number of listings remained higher than normal. In total, 163,234 residential properties were sold across Ontario in 2025, representing a 4.1% decrease from 2024. The average home price for the year was $835,467, down 3.8% year over year, reflecting a modest price adjustment as the market moves toward a more balanced supply-and-demand environment.

 
Residential sales reported through the MLS® Systems of Ontario real estate boards reached a year-to-date total of 154,160 homes during the first 11 months of the year. This figure reflects a 4.6% decline compared to the same period in 2024, pointing to more cautious buyer activity amid ongoing market adjustments. Over the same timeframe, the year-to-date average home price was $837,920, marking a modest 3.8% decrease from the first 11 months of 2024. While prices have softened slightly, elevated inventory levels continue to provide buyers with more choice, contributing to a more balanced market as the year draws to a close.