The market is local.
Street by street.
Markets are usually described in averages. But the difference between two streets can matter more than the difference between two cities. This June 2026 edition explains what the latest numbers mean for buyers and sellers across Burlington and Hamilton.
- Inventory Tightening
- Detached demand Strengthening
- Condo / townhome Buyer Opportunity
- Competition Increasing
01 · Where do you fit?
Detached homes are getting more competitive, while condos still offer room.
Burlington buyers still have improved selection and negotiating flexibility in the condo and townhome segment, where values remain attractive compared with last year. Detached inventory is tightening, though, and well-priced homes are selling more quickly.
- Best opportunityCondo / townhome segment
- WatchDetached competition building
- Geoff’s adviceBe prepared before the right listing appears
Well-prepared detached homes are gaining leverage.
Detached sales rose sharply while inventory declined, leaving fewer competing listings for correctly priced homes. Buyers remain selective, so strategic pricing, move-in-ready condition, and strong presentation still make a material difference.
- Strongest advantageMove-in-ready detached homes
- WatchBuyer selectivity on price
- Geoff’s adviceUse pricing and presentation together
02 · Dig Deeper View the full June 2026 data
The Smith Dobrowsky Market Balance Index™ reflects market conditions based on supply, demand, pricing, competition, and momentum. Burlington’s June 2026 score is 62 out of 100.
Detached sales increased 24.1% while detached inventory declined 26.3%, reducing supply to 3.2 months. Condo and townhome prices remain below last year, preserving value for buyers even as overall inventory tightens.
Detached
- Median sale price
- $1,245,500
- Median price change
- −0.4%
- Sales
- 144
- Sales change
- +24.1%
- Months of inventory
- 3.2
- Months of inventory change
- −28.9%
- Average price
- $1,431,336
- Average price change
- −3.4%
- New listings
- 226
- New listings change
- −15.0%
- Inventory
- 292
- Inventory change
- −26.3%
- Days on market
- 23
- Days-on-market change
- −8.0%
- % of list price received
- 97.7%
- List-price-received change
- +0.9%
Condo / Townhome
- Median sale price
- $717,500
- Median price change
- −3.7%
- Sales
- 84
- Sales change
- −9.7%
- Months of inventory
- 4.3
- Months of inventory change
- −12.2%
- Average price
- $726,693
- Average price change
- −4.4%
- New listings
- 189
- New listings change
- −13.3%
- Inventory
- 339
- Inventory change
- −14.4%
- Days on market
- 39
- Days-on-market change
- +21.9%
- % of list price received
- 97.8%
- List-price-received change
- −0.8%
Based on June 2026 activity · ITSO data current July 2, 2026 · Bank of Canada policy rate held at 2.25% · June 2026 inflation 2.8% year over year, easing from 3.2% in May · June 2026 unemployment 6.5%, edging down from 6.6% in May · Local data compares June 2026 with June 2025 · Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures
Burlington Intelligence Archive
Detached demand strengthened sharply while inventory continued to tighten, moving the market toward sellers.
July 2026
Coming soon. Expected focus: inventory, summer demand, and whether detached competition continues to build.
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- Demand Mixed
- Supply Tightening
- Prices Softer
- Competition Stable
- Outlook Balanced, Slightly Favouring Buyers
01 · Where do you fit?
Affordability has improved, but the best options may thin out.
Prices remain below last year’s levels, and balanced conditions still give Hamilton buyers negotiating flexibility. Condo and townhome sales strengthened significantly, but declining inventory means the strongest opportunities may become less plentiful.
- Best opportunityCondo / townhome segment
- WatchInventory tightening
- Geoff’s adviceUse the flexibility, but be ready when value appears
Less competition helps, but pricing still has to meet the market.
Fewer listings and declining inventory are reducing competition for Hamilton sellers. Quality detached homes continue to attract buyers, especially when they are move-in-ready, but the data still calls for accurate pricing rather than aggressive seller-market language.
- Strongest advantageMove-in-ready quality homes
- WatchBuyers comparing value carefully
- Geoff’s advicePrice with precision and make the home easy to choose
02 · Dig Deeper View the full June 2026 data
The Smith Dobrowsky Market Balance Index™ reflects market conditions based on supply, demand, pricing, competition, and momentum. Hamilton’s June 2026 score is 54 out of 100.
Hamilton remains balanced with a slight buyer advantage. Detached prices are still below last June, but inventory is falling, while condo and townhome sales rose as new listings and inventory declined.
Single Family Detached
- Median sale price
- $730,000
- Median price change
- −8.8%
- Sales
- 357
- Sales change
- −4.5%
- Months of inventory
- 4.7
- Months of inventory change
- −6.0%
- Average price
- $830,049
- Average price change
- −8.7%
- New listings
- 815
- New listings change
- −9.3%
- Inventory
- 1,450
- Inventory change
- −8.4%
- Days on market
- 34
- Days-on-market change
- +9.7%
- % of list price received
- 97.1%
- List-price-received change
- −0.7%
Townhouse / Condo
- Median sale price
- $588,750
- Median price change
- −9.6%
- Sales
- 172
- Sales change
- +18.6%
- Months of inventory
- 5.9
- Months of inventory change
- 0.0%
- Average price
- $580,902
- Average price change
- −7.5%
- New listings
- 389
- New listings change
- −8.9%
- Inventory
- 812
- Inventory change
- −12.0%
- Days on market
- 48
- Days-on-market change
- +23.1%
- % of list price received
- 97.1%
- List-price-received change
- −1.0%
Based on June 2026 activity · ITSO data current July 2, 2026 · Bank of Canada policy rate held at 2.25% · June 2026 inflation 2.8% year over year, easing from 3.2% in May · June 2026 unemployment 6.5%, edging down from 6.6% in May · Local data compares June 2026 with June 2025 · Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures
Hamilton Intelligence Archive
Condo demand improved as inventory and new listings declined, while detached prices remained under pressure.
Detached prices stabilized, supply tightened, condo prices softened, and homes continued to sell at a slower pace.
July 2026
Coming soon. Expected focus: whether tightening inventory continues to move Hamilton toward equilibrium.
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