Durham Region Housing July 2026

 

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Housing Market Report for July 2026

Here is the Region of Durham  Housing July 2026 report (all housing types), with reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association,  and Toronto Regional Real Estate Board included.

This housing report for Durham Region includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Region of Durham.

 

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Please note: The PropTx MLS® System, of which TRREB is a part, has added a number of new client boards over the last year. Many of these boards’ Members trade within the Greater Toronto Area and broader Greater Golden Horseshoe regions. As a result, historic data have been updated to reflect the addition of these boards’ listings and transactions. This means historic data have changed relative to previously published static reports. To view updated historic data, click here.

 

Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board  Market Watch Report 

 

 

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Durham Region Real Estate Market Analysis – July 2026

The Durham Region real estate market cooled somewhat in July 2026, following several months of improving spring activity. Home prices moved lower, sales slowed, and properties took longer to sell. At the same time, fewer new listings entered the market, helping keep overall inventory within balanced market territory. The July numbers suggest buyers are taking a more cautious approach as the market moves through the summer months.

 

July 2026

 

June 2026

Average Sale Price Pulls Back in July

The average selling price in July was $834,312, down 2.6% from June’s $856,170 and 5.76% below July 2025’s $885,259.

After three consecutive months of modest price gains from April through June, July reversed some of that momentum. The year-over-year decline also shows that affordability and buyer confidence continue to influence pricing across Durham Region.

While one month does not establish a new trend, the July decline will be worth watching as we move through the remainder of the summer and into the fall market.

Sale-to-List Price Ratio Falls to 98%

The sale-to-list price ratio declined to 98%, compared with 99% in June and 99% in July 2025.

On average, this means properties sold for approximately 98% of their asking price. Buyers have more room to negotiate, and sellers need to pay close attention to pricing from the moment their property reaches the market.

In today’s environment, buyers have more time to compare properties and are less likely to overlook an overpriced listing. Homes that are presented well and priced according to current market conditions are better positioned to attract serious interest.

Sales Activity Slows After a Stronger June

Durham Region recorded 725 sales in July, down from 849 in June and below the 852 transactions recorded in July 2025.

The month-over-month decline represents a noticeable slowdown following stronger spring activity. Sales were also approximately 14.9% lower year-over-year, indicating that buyer activity remains more subdued than it was at this time last year.

This is an important contrast to June, when sales had moved ahead of the previous year’s level. We’ll be watching closely to see whether July’s decline is primarily a summer pause or the beginning of a softer trend heading into the fall.

Homes Take Longer to Sell

The average property days on market increased to 43 days, compared with 36 days in June and 39 days in July 2025.

This is another indication that buyers are becoming more deliberate. Properties are taking longer to secure an accepted offer, making accurate pricing, presentation, and marketing increasingly important for sellers.

For buyers, longer selling times can create opportunities to negotiate, particularly when a home has been available for several weeks or the seller is motivated.

New Listings Decline Alongside Sales

There were 1,719 new listings in July, down from 2,049 in June and 2,058 in July 2025.

The decline in new listings helped offset some of the impact of slower sales. Had listings continued to arrive at June’s pace while sales declined, inventory could have increased more substantially.

For buyers, there is still a reasonable selection of properties available, but fewer new homes coming to market may limit choice in certain neighbourhoods, property types, and price ranges.

Inventory Rises but Remains Balanced

Months of inventory increased to 3.56, up from 3.11 in June and 3.30 in July 2025.

Despite the increase, Durham Region remains within balanced market territory. Supply and demand are still relatively well matched, although July’s movement indicates that conditions became somewhat more favourable for buyers compared with June.

The combination of slower sales, longer selling times, and a 98% sale-to-list ratio reinforces the importance of looking beyond any single statistic when assessing current market conditions.

 

Market Outlook

July interrupted some of the positive momentum we saw during the spring. Prices declined, sales slowed, homes took longer to sell, and months of inventory increased. At the same time, the number of new listings also fell significantly, preventing inventory from moving too far in favour of buyers.

The next few months should provide a clearer picture of where the Durham Region market is heading. Summer can naturally bring a change in activity as vacations and seasonal routines affect both buyers and sellers. The real test may come with the traditional fall market, when we see whether buyers return in greater numbers and whether sellers bring more inventory to market.

For now, Durham Region remains balanced, but July’s numbers suggest buyers have gained some additional negotiating power compared with earlier in the spring.

What This Means for Buyers vs. Sellers

For Buyers

July’s market offers buyers more breathing room. Homes are taking longer to sell, the average sale-to-list ratio has dropped to 98%, and inventory remains balanced. That can mean more time to consider options, conduct proper due diligence, and negotiate on price and terms.

However, fewer new listings came to market in July, so buyers shouldn’t assume every property will face the same conditions. Desirable homes that are priced correctly can still attract attention.

For Sellers

July reinforces the importance of pricing for today’s market rather than yesterday’s market. With sales lower, days on market higher, and homes selling below asking price on average, starting too high can make it difficult to generate momentum.

Sellers who understand their local competition, prepare their property carefully, and price strategically will be in a stronger position to stand out among available inventory.

The Bottom Line

The Durham Region housing market in July 2026 remains balanced, but conditions softened compared with June. Buyers have gained some negotiating leverage, while sellers need to be increasingly strategic about price and presentation.

As we move through the remainder of the summer, the key question will be whether July represents a seasonal pause or whether softer conditions carry into the fall market.

 

 

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*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct. Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated. Market stats are provided by TRREB (Toronto Regional Real Estate Board) and are based on sales for the month of Attached/Row/Townhouses, Condo Apartments, Condo Townhouses, Detached, Detached with Common Elements, Link Homes and Semi-detached. *Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.

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