For the first time since the transfer to our new system, we are able to do a year by year comparison again.
Let’s have a look at the February numbers for 2025 and 2026!
What does the Niagara Association of Realtors® say about the February market comparison?
“The decrease in new listings this February has created a tighter environment for sellers, while the composite benchmark price continues to provide a more sustainable entry point for buyers. The data reveals an interesting trend of selective resilience; it is encouraging to see specific communities across Niagara showing month-over-month growth in sales volume,” said Stefani Konidis, Chair of the Niagara Association of REALTORS®. “It proves that when the right home in the right neighbourhood hits the market,
buyers are moving with purpose.”
Source: Niagara Association of Realtors®.
When looking at all available information, the real estate market seems to be stabilizing after the 2022-2025 correction.
Sellers are still in a competitive market, and it doesn’t look like we will be returning to the previous bidding-war conditions anytime soon.
We are hoping to see a slow improvement of demand due to stabilized interest rates, rising rents pushing people to ownership, and the GTA migration is continuing.
Some Niagara forecasts project roughly a 2% price growth and a 4% sales increase. So not a rebound, but perhaps a slow recovery.
2026 may return to a more balanced, opportunity-driven market with stable prices, improving sales activity, and gradual—not explosive—growth.
We will continue to monitor the market and provide you with more updates as the year progresses.
As always… any question? Don’t hesitate to text/call me! 905-321-5050. ⬅️
T.
