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05/26/2026

📊 Hamilton Real Estate Market Update – April 2026 📊

The Hamilton market continues to show signs of stability and resilience as we move through the spring market. Here are some key highlights from the latest April 2026 stats:

🏡 Total Sales in April jumped 15% from March with 508 homes sold

📈 Average sale price sits at approximately $744,000

⚖️ The market is currently considered BALANCED with about 4 months of inventory

🏠 Freehold homes averaged $794K while condos averaged $515K

📋 Active listings remain elevated, giving buyers more choice and negotiating power

💎 Luxury home sales over $1M are down 21% year-to-date

⏱️ Only 24% of listings sold within the first month, showing the importance of proper pricing and strategic marketing

What does this mean?
✔️ Buyers are benefiting from increased inventory and a less competitive environment than we’ve seen in recent years.
✔️ Sellers can still achieve strong prices, but presentation, pricing, and marketing strategy matter more than ever.
✔️ Hamilton home prices continue to remain relatively stable despite slower sales activity compared to peak years.

If you’re wondering what this market means for your home’s value or your buying opportunities, let’s connect. The right strategy can make all the difference in today’s balanced market.

📞 Mike & Renata Mattina
Team Mattina Sells Homes
Royal LePage NRC Realty
905-979-2035

05/15/2026

The May long weekend is just about here ☀️ — how are you spending it this year?

1️⃣ Tackling yard work or home projects 🧹🛠️
2️⃣ Relaxing at home or on the patio ☀️
3️⃣ Cottage / getaway / road trip mode 🚗🌲
4️⃣ Family & friends BBQs & gatherings 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔥

👉 Drop your number below ⬇️ — what’s your long weekend vibe?

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

📉 BANK OF CANADA HOLDS INTEREST RATE AT 2.25%

The Bank of Canada announced that it is keeping its overnight lending rate unchanged at 2.25% — marking the fourth straight rate hold. While inflation has ticked upward due largely to rising energy costs, stable interest rates continue to provide some welcome predictability for buyers and sellers navigating today’s market.

What does this mean for real estate?

🏡 Buyers continue to benefit from improved borrowing conditions compared to recent years

🏡 More inventory and less competition are creating opportunities in many markets

🏡 Sellers still need strong pricing and marketing strategies to stand out
While economic uncertainty remains, many experts believe this stability could help gradually bring more buyers back into the market through 2026.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply wondering how these rate decisions impact your home’s value and monthly payments, feel free to reach out anytime.

📞 Team Mattina
Helping You Is What We Do.

05/08/2026

🚨 The Hamilton real estate market has changed… and many people haven’t realized it yet.

Buyers: You now have more negotiating power, more inventory, and more time to make decisions.

Sellers: The old strategy of “list it and wait for multiple offers” no longer works in many price ranges.

Today’s market rewards: ✔ Proper pricing
✔ Strong marketing
✔ Great presentation
✔ Experienced negotiation

The good news?
Homes ARE still selling every day. The difference is HOW they’re being sold.

If you want honest advice about today’s market — without the pressure — let’s talk.

📞 Team Mattina
Helping You Is What We Do.

05/08/2026

🏡🇨🇦 Canada’s spring housing market has been slower to heat up this year, with a long winter and economic uncertainty keeping many buyers and sellers on the sidelines.

According to the latest Royal LePage report, the national average home price dipped 2% year-over-year in Q1 2026, while remaining relatively stable compared to the previous quarter.

The good news? Buyer activity is starting to pick up, inventory levels are improving, and many experts expect a steadier market heading into the second half of the year.

For buyers, there’s more choice and less competition. For sellers, pricing strategy and presentation matter more than ever in today’s balanced market.

Real estate is still moving — just at a more thoughtful pace. If you’re wondering what this means for the Hamilton market or your home’s value, feel free to reach out anytime.

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05/05/2026

📊 Hamilton-Burlington Market Update – Spring Momentum is Here!

The latest data from Cornerstone Association of REALTORS shows the market is heating up as we move into spring 🌷

🔹 Sales jumped 35.5% month-over-month
🔹 New listings surged 39.6%, giving buyers more choice
🔹 Prices remain stable month-to-month, but still adjusting year-over-year (-7.5%)
🔹 Inventory sits at 3.9 months of supply — a more balanced market
🔹 Homes are taking longer to sell (around 44 days on average)

💡 What this means:
👉 Sellers: More activity = better opportunities, but pricing still matters
👉 Buyers: More inventory = more options and negotiating power

Overall, we’re seeing a shift into a more balanced spring market — active, but more strategic than the frenzy of past years.

Thinking of making a move this spring? Let’s talk about your options.

📞 905-979-2035
📧 [email protected]

Helping You Is What We Do.