Residential home sales activity recorded through the MLS® for the Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totaled 318 units in January 2026, compared to 355 in January 2025. In January, the Niagara Association of REALTORS® listed 977 residential properties compared to 1,224 in January 2025. The average days it took to sell a home in January 2026 was 67 days, a 13.6 % increase from January 2025. January’s market activity reflects a cautious start to the year, partially influenced by some winter weather that kept many across the Niagara Region less engaged with the buying and selling real estate. While sales and listings are lower than last year, we are undeterred by this seasonal dip. With the Bank of Canada recently holding interest rates steady, we are seeing a return to stability in the lending landscape. We believe this consistency will provide buyers with the confidence they need to move forward as we head into the spring market. As always, obtaining the guidance and support of a local Niagara REALTOR® is the best solution to navigating our ever-changing and sometimes complicated real estate market. The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) tracks price trends far more accurately than is possible using average or median price measures. The overall MLS® HPI composite benchmark price for the Niagara Region was $573,900 in January 2026. This was a 8.3 % decrease from January 2025. The characteristics of the HPI composite benchmark is a home between the ages of 51 to 99 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A full list can be found in the accompanying chart.
