APRIL 2026 Market Stats

"Increased listing activity and a growing inventory are giving buyers more choices, while steady month-over-month price gains signal continued seller confidence. With sales up nearly 15% from last month and new listings up over 20%, the market is finding its footing as we head into what is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for real estate.”  - Bill Duce, Cornerstone CEO 

“The real estate market has gained positive momentum this spring, with steady month-over-month growth in sales and new listing activity since the start of the year, although at a more moderate pace than the same period in 2025,” said Bill Duce, CEO of Cornerstone. “It is encouraging that we are still early in the spring market. These April numbers are just the beginning, and May and June are typically among the strongest months of the year. The Bank of Canada’s decision last week to hold the policy rate was a welcome signal of stability, giving both buyers and sellers greater confidence to move forward with their real estate goals. 

For those who have been waiting on the sidelines, now is a great time to re-engage with the market.

Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North Area Highlights: 

• Home sales increased 14.7% month-over-month.
• The number of newly listed properties increased by 20.3% on a month-over-month basis. 
• The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) increased 1.4% compared to a month ago, and was down 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. 
• Inventory across the market area decreased 4.7% on a year-over-year basis, but due to an increase on a month-over-month basis, the months’ supply increased to 4.5 months for all property types by the end of April. 

SEE THE FULL STATS RELEASE AND HISTORICAL STATS HERE: https://cornerstone.inc/hamilton-burlington-housing-stats/