We’re into October already and the Halton Hills real estate market is still moving.

Last week we had 11 homes sell firm and another 6 sell conditionally. That’s 17 homes finding buyers, which is pretty consistent with what we’ve been seeing over the last few weeks.

What I find interesting right now is inventory.

We had 34 new listings last week, but total inventory actually dropped slightly from 268 to 263 homes for sale in Halton Hills.

There’s still quite a bit coming off the market too. The report shows 21 terminations and 12 expired listings, so once again, looking only at the number of new listings doesn't give you the whole picture.     HH weekly report Oct 2

What Happened in Halton Hills Last Week?

• 34 new listings
• 11 homes sold
• 6 sold conditionally
• 21 homes came off the market
• 12 listings expired
• 5 price changes
• Average sold price: $1,002,091
• Median sold price: $930,500
• Homes sold at 97% of asking price
• Median days on market: 15
• Total inventory: 263 homes     HH weekly report Oct 2     HH weekly report Oct 2

What About Home Prices?

This is a good example of why I don't like looking at one week's average price and trying to make a big statement about where the market is going.

Last week's average was much higher because we had some higher priced homes sell.

This week, the 11 firm sales ranged from $820,000 to $1.4 million, with an average of $1,002,091 and a median of $930,500.     HH weekly report Oct 2

Different homes sold this week. Different price range. Different average.

That's why I look at the bigger picture rather than one number.

If You’re Buying

There are still new homes coming onto the market every week, but total inventory isn't continuing to climb like it was earlier this year.

If you find a home you like, look at how it's priced and how long it's been on the market.

Those two things can tell you a lot about whether buyers are responding to the price and where there may be room to negotiate.

If You’re Selling

Homes are selling, but buyers are deciding what they see as fair market value.

The 11 homes that sold last week averaged 97% of their asking price.     HH weekly report Oct 2

This is why I've been talking so much about pricing. Putting a higher number on your house doesn't make it worth more. The market ultimately decides what buyers are willing to pay.

And if you’re hoping to make a move before the end of the year, we're into October now.

A 60 to 90 day closing puts us right around Christmas or into the New Year, so now is the time to get your plans figured out.

I'll be back next week.

If you have a question, send me an email.

[email protected]

Michelle Bell
Sell with Bell
416-432-2009

Serving Georgetown, Acton, Glen Williams, Halton Hills, Oakville and the west GTA.

The fall market is definitely underway and there’s a lot more activity this week.

We had 52 new listings come onto the market in Halton Hills, but our total inventory only increased from 255 to 268 homes.

Part of the reason is that I’m seeing quite a few homes terminated and relisted, sometimes at a new price. So 52 new listings doesn’t necessarily mean 52 homes we haven’t seen before.

More importantly, houses are still selling.

Last week we had 11 firm sales and another 6 sell conditionally.

We’re also seeing some higher priced homes sell. The average sold price this week was $1,614,273, while the median was $1,040,000. One of the 11 sales was as high as $5.65 million, which helps explain why the average moved up so much this week.

What Happened in Halton Hills Last Week?

• 52 new listings
• 11 homes sold
• 6 sold conditionally
• 22 homes came off the market
• 6 listings expired
• 5 price changes
• Average sold price: $1,614,273
• Median sold price: $1,040,000
• Homes sold at 94% of asking price
• Median days on market: 7
• Total inventory: 268 homes

What Does 52 New Listings Really Mean?

This is why I don’t like looking at one number on its own.

Seeing 52 new listings could make you think inventory suddenly jumped.

It didn't.

Total inventory only increased by 13 homes this week.

The report shows 22 terminations, and I’ve personally noticed quite a few homes being terminated and then coming back onto the market as a new listing. The report doesn't tell us exactly how many of the 52 were relists, so we can't put an exact number on it.

That context matters when you're trying to understand what's actually happening in the Georgetown and Halton Hills real estate market.

If You’re Buying

There’s more coming onto the market now that we’re into September, which means more to look at and compare.

But don't assume that having more inventory means every seller will negotiate or that every house will sit.

The homes where buyers see value can still move quickly.

If You’re Selling

One of the most important things to understand is what days on market actually tells us.

A home can start too high, sit on the market and eventually reduce its price until buyers respond.

That's why I keep talking about price.

You can choose whatever list price you want, but ultimately the market decides what your house is worth.

The goal isn't simply to get your house onto the market. It's to understand where buyers see the value and position the home accordingly.

It’s nice to see more activity now that everyone is back into their routines. Let’s see what the rest of September brings : )

I'll be back next week.

If you have a question, send me an email.

[email protected]

Michelle Bell
Sell with Bell
416-432-2009

Serving Georgetown, Acton, Glen Williams, Halton Hills, Oakville and the west GTA.

We’re into September, the kids are back at school and everyone is getting back into their routines.

Even with the Labour Day long weekend and a short week, 11 homes sold firm and another 6 sold conditionally in Halton Hills.

That’s 17 homes finding buyers in a week when we would normally expect things to be a little quieter.

Inventory has also dropped again. We’re now at 255 homes for sale in Halton Hills.

So people are still moving.

What Happened in Halton Hills Last Week?

• 30 new listings
• 11 homes sold
• 6 sold conditionally
• 15 homes came off the market
• 4 price changes
• Average sold price: $812,891
• Homes sold at 98% of asking price
• Median days on market: 19

That average price is quite a bit lower than we've seen some weeks, but with only 11 firm sales, I wouldn't use one week's average to say home values suddenly dropped. The homes sold last week ranged from $275,000 to $1.3 million, so the mix of properties sold has a big impact on the weekly average.

Want to Be Moved Before Winter?

Now that we're into September, this is something worth thinking about.

If you want to be living in your next home before winter, now is the time to start planning.

That doesn't mean you need to buy a house this weekend or put a sign on your lawn tomorrow.

It means figuring out what you want to do and working backwards from there.

If You're Buying

If you'd like to be in a new home before winter, start looking now.

It can take time to find the right house, negotiate an offer and work through your conditions. Add a typical 60 to 90 day closing and suddenly we're getting pretty close to December.

Inventory is currently at 255 homes in Halton Hills, so there are still options, but you don't want to feel rushed into buying something simply because you've run out of time.

If You're Selling

The same timing applies.

If you know you want to move this year, September is the time to start getting things ready.

That doesn't mean listing tomorrow.

Find out what your home is worth. Figure out what needs to be done before you sell. Understand your equity and what you can realistically do with it. Then you can make a decision based on your life instead of trying to rush everything later.

There's still lots of time to make a move this year.

Just don't wait until November to start thinking about it : )

I'll be back next week.

If you have a question, send me an email.

[email protected]

Michelle Bell
Sell with Bell
416-432-2009

Serving Georgetown, Acton, Glen Williams, Halton Hills, Oakville and the west GTA.

If you've been hearing that real estate inventory is coming down across the GTA, that's true.

But it doesn't tell the whole story here in Halton Hills.

Across the GTA, August sales were down only 2.1% compared with last year. But new listings dropped 14.1% and the number of homes available for sale dropped 11.3%.

In other words, fewer homes are coming onto the GTA market.

Here in Halton Hills, buyers still have a lot to choose from.

August ended with 247 homes for sale and 53 sales, representing approximately 4.1 months of inventory. Homes that sold averaged 96% of asking price and took an average of 46 days to sell.

So what does this actually mean if you're thinking about moving?

If You're Buying a Home in Halton Hills

This is where I'm seeing some real opportunity.

I'm working with first-time buyers who are taking advantage of today's market and getting into some great homes.

There's more to choose from, more time to make a decision and, depending on the property, room to negotiate.

Prices across the GTA also remain below last year. The average selling price in August was $993,410, down 2.7% from August 2025.

If you've been waiting because you thought buying a home was out of reach, it may be worth looking again.

The market you're buying in today is very different from the market we had a few years ago.

If You're Selling a Home in Halton Hills

This market punishes mistakes.

One of the biggest I'm seeing is sellers starting too high because they want to “leave room to negotiate.”

With 247 homes for sale in Halton Hills, buyers have options.

If they don't see the value in your home, they don't necessarily negotiate.

They move on.

Then the home sits, the price gets reduced and the seller can end up chasing the market.

Your home doesn't need to be the cheapest one. But your price needs to make sense compared with what else a buyer can get for the same money.

That's why understanding your competition before you list is so important right now.

August 2026 Real Estate Numbers

For those of us who like the numbers, here you go!

GTA

5,057 sales
$993,410 average selling price
New listings down 14.1% year over year
Active listings down 11.3% year over year

Halton Hills

53 sales
247 active listings
4.1 months of inventory
46 average days on market
96% average sale-to-list price

What Am I Watching Next?

Inventory.

Across the GTA, the supply of homes for sale is coming down.

Halton Hills still has plenty of inventory.

If our local inventory starts falling while buyer activity increases, some of the negotiating advantage buyers have today could start to disappear.

For now, the takeaway is pretty simple:

Buyers have opportunities. Sellers need to get the strategy right from the beginning.

If you're wondering what this market means for your home or a move you're considering, email me and ask.

Michelle Bell
Sell with Bell
416-432-2009
[email protected]

Market statistics sourced from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) August 2026 Market Watch. Market conditions and property values vary by neighbourhood, property type and individual home.