Market update
Burlington's Supply Is Tightening: What 3.4 Months Means for Sellers and Buyers
Burlington continues to run a little differently from the rest of the region. The October numbers from the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® show homes there are selling faster than a year ago, while new listings are getting scarcer.
Burlington: faster sales, fewer new listings
In October, Burlington homes sold in 32 days on average, down about 24% from October 2025 and the fastest pace in the Cornerstone region. New listings fell 13.8%, and months of supply dropped to 3.4. That's close to the three-month mark that's usually seen as favouring sellers. The MLS® benchmark price, which tracks the value of a typical home, was $879,800, up 0.3% year over year.
Hamilton: more choice for buyers
Hamilton moved at a slower pace. Homes took about 40 days to sell, and there were 4.7 months of supply. The benchmark price was $667,500, down 4.3% from last year. For buyers, that generally means more homes to compare and more room to negotiate.
What it means if you're selling
With fewer new listings coming on in Burlington, well-priced homes face less competition. Winter can be a good time to list for that reason, as long as the home is prepared and priced to today's market from day one.
What it means if you're buying
In Hamilton, take the time to compare. In Burlington, be ready to act when the right home comes up: have your pre-approval in place and know your must-haves.
Every street is different
These are city-wide numbers, and results in your neighbourhood can look quite different. They don't tell you the value of any specific home. If you'd like to know where yours fits, I'd be glad to put together a free, no-obligation home evaluation based on recent sales near you.
David Tu, Broker
Right At Home Realty, Brokerage
www.ListWithDavidTu.com | Office: 905-637-1700
Sources: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, October 2026 statistics, based on the ITSO MLS® System: https://cornerstone.inc/articles/cornerstone-real-estate-market-update-october-2026. City breakdown via ViewHomes.ca (as of Nov 3, 2026): https://www.viewhomes.ca/blog/hamilton-housing-market-statistics/