10/16/2026
🏡 THE REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS CHANGED. HAS YOUR STRATEGY?
If you’re thinking about buying or selling, there’s something worth understanding about today’s real estate market.
Opportunities exist on both sides of a transaction, but the strategy you use matters more than ever.
📍 GTA & Durham Region
Buyers have gained negotiating power as market conditions have shifted. For sellers, pricing competitively from the beginning can make the difference between attracting serious interest and sitting on the market.
📍 Northumberland County
With more properties to choose from and longer selling times, buyers can afford to be selective. Sellers need accurate pricing, strong presentation and a marketing strategy that makes their property stand out.
📍 Kawartha Lakes
Waterfront, rural and residential properties don’t necessarily follow the same market trends. Understanding local comparable sales and what buyers are actually paying is essential.
đź’° INTEREST RATES
The Bank of Canada’s next scheduled rate announcement is October 28. Regardless of what happens with rates, understanding your financing options is an important part of planning your next move.
🔑 BUYERS: More choices and negotiating opportunities may put you in a stronger position than you realize.
🔑 SELLERS: Yesterday’s market doesn’t determine today’s value. What matters is how your property compares to what’s available and what buyers are prepared to pay.
Here’s something I remind my clients all the time.
There isn’t one real estate market. There are many smaller markets, and what’s happening in one neighbourhood may be completely different just a few kilometres away.
A property that sells quickly in one community might sit for months in another.
The question isn’t whether it’s a good time to buy or sell. The question is whether it’s the right time for YOU.
Every situation is different, and understanding your options is where good decisions begin.
Thinking about making a move? Let’s have a conversation about your property, your neighbourhood and your goals.
🏡 Angela Hamlin | REALTOR®
TeamHamlinHomes 905-449-8555
Royal Heritage Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Creating memories one home at a time.