The August numbers point to a market that continued to slow seasonally, but the bigger story may be what happened to inventory.

Across the GTA, both sales and new listings were lower than a year ago, with listings falling much more sharply. TRREB reported 5,057 sales in August, down 2.1% year-over-year, while 12,075 new listings represented a 14.1% decline.

Durham Region showed a similar pattern month-over-month. Sales declined from July, but so did the number of new properties coming onto the market. At the same time, homes took longer to sell and the average sale price moved lower.

For buyers and sellers heading into the fall market, the question is becoming less about how August performed in isolation and more about what happens when activity…

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If it has been 10, 15 or even 20 years since you last sold your home, the basic idea may seem familiar: choose a Realtor, put the home on the market, have buyers come through and negotiate an offer.

But the way homes are prepared, marketed, viewed and ultimately sold has changed considerably.

Today, buyers can see dozens of homes from their phone before ever booking a showing. They can compare your home to competing properties almost instantly. Professional photography, staging, online exposure, pricing strategy and the way a listing is launched can all affect how buyers respond.

For homeowners thinking about selling a home in Durham Region, understanding those changes can make it much easier to prepare for the process.

1. Buyers Often See…

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There has been a noticeable shift in the way Canadians think about where they spend their money.

More people are checking where products are made, choosing Canadian brands, shopping at independent stores and supporting businesses that employ people in their own communities.

But when it comes to one of the largest financial transactions most of us will ever make, there is another question worth asking:

Who owns the real estate brokerage you are hiring?

Dan Plowman Team Realty Inc., Brokerage is a local Canadian real estate brokerage based in Oshawa, Ontario. We live here, work here and have built our business around serving homeowners and homebuyers throughout Durham Region and the surrounding communities.

When you choose a local…

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The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to tighten in July 2026 as the number of new listings declined and buyers faced increased competition for available homes. While prices remain below last year’s levels, the changing balance between sales and listings could be an early sign that the market is beginning to stabilize.

Here in Durham Region, July brought the typical summer slowdown in activity, with fewer sales and fewer new listings than June. The average sale price also moved lower month-over-month, but the numbers varied considerably between individual Durham municipalities.

GTA Market Conditions Continued to Tighten

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,995 home sales in July 2026, a slight 0.9% decrease compared with July 2025. However, new…

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June continued the positive momentum that has been building across the Greater Toronto Area, with home sales increasing sharply while new listings declined compared to last year. As inventory continues to be absorbed, market conditions are becoming more balanced, bringing increased competition among buyers and setting the stage for price stabilization in the months ahead.

GTA Market Insights

GTA REALTORS® reported 6,770 home sales in June 2026, up 9.4% compared to June 2025. At the same time, new listings declined to 17,282 (↓ 12.9% year-over-year), continuing the trend of tightening inventory that has characterized the spring market.

The average selling price reached $1,058,658, down 3.9% annually, while the MLS® HPI Composite benchmark declined…

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May continued the trend of strengthening market conditions across the Greater Toronto Area as sales increased and inventory tightened compared to last year. While buyers still benefited from improved affordability and negotiating power, declining inventory levels suggest that competition is beginning to increase in many neighbourhoods as we move deeper into the spring market.

GTA Market Insights

GTA REALTORS® reported 6,583 home sales in May 2026, up 6.3% compared to May 2025. At the same time, new listings declined to 17,698 (↓ 18.9% year-over-year), continuing the tightening trend that has emerged throughout the spring.

The average selling price came in at $1,069,700, down 4.6% annually, while the MLS® HPI Composite benchmark declined 6.7%…

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 Summer brings a different pace to the real estate market.

Families are balancing vacations, summer activities, school planning, and busy schedules, while also thinking about whether a move still makes sense this year.

As a result, many buyers and sellers find themselves asking the same questions.

Here are some of the most common conversations we're having across Durham Region this summer.

Should We Wait Until Fall?

This is one of the biggest questions we hear every summer.

Many people assume the market slows down in July and August and that waiting until September is the smarter move. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it isn't.

The reality is that there is no universally "best" season to move. The right timing depends on your goals,…

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April delivered another step toward a more active spring market across the Greater Toronto Area. Home sales increased year-over-year while the supply of new listings declined, tightening overall market conditions compared to last year. Buyers still benefited from negotiating power and improved affordability, but signs of increased competition began emerging in certain neighbourhoods and price points.

GTA Market Insights

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,946 home sales in April 2026, up 7% compared to April 2025. Meanwhile, new listings declined to 17,097 (↓ 9.3% year-over-year), contributing to tighter market conditions across the region.

The average selling price came in at $1,051,969, down 4.9% annually, while the MLS® HPI Composite benchmark declined…

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MARCH 2026 UPDATE: GTA & DURHAM REGION REAL ESTATE MARKET

March brought stronger momentum to the Greater Toronto Area housing market as sales activity increased and market conditions tightened compared to last year. While affordability continued to improve due to lower prices, fewer listings entering the market began shifting leverage back toward sellers in certain segments heading into the spring market.

GTA Market Insights

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,039 home sales in March 2026, up 1.7% compared to March 2025. At the same time, new listings declined significantly year-over-year to 14,442 (↓ 16.7%), contributing to tighter market conditions across the region.

The average selling price reached $1,017,796, down 6.7% annually, while the MLS® HPI…

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One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that buyers make quick decisions when they find the “right” home.

In reality, hesitation has become one of the most common buyer behaviours in today’s market.

Buyers walk into homes they genuinely like and still pause. They wait. They compare. They overanalyze. Sometimes they lose the property entirely while trying to decide.

For sellers, understanding why this happens matters more than ever. Because buyer hesitation often has less to do with the home itself — and more to do with psychology, perception, and confidence.

Too Many Choices Creates Delay

Today’s buyers process more information than ever before.

They are not just comparing your home to one or two others nearby. They are…

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