Ontario’s housing market showed stability in December, with home sales coming in nearly unchanged compared to the same period last year, even as the number of listings remained higher than normal. In total, 163,234 residential properties were sold across Ontario in 2025, representing a 4.1% decrease from 2024. The average home price for the year was $835,467, down 3.8% year over year, reflecting a modest price adjustment as the market moves toward a more balanced supply-and-demand environment.

 
Residential sales reported through the MLS® Systems of Ontario real estate boards reached a year-to-date total of 154,160 homes during the first 11 months of the year. This figure reflects a 4.6% decline compared to the same period in 2024, pointing to more cautious buyer activity amid ongoing market adjustments. Over the same timeframe, the year-to-date average home price was $837,920, marking a modest 3.8% decrease from the first 11 months of 2024. While prices have softened slightly, elevated inventory levels continue to provide buyers with more choice, contributing to a more balanced market as the year draws to a close.

 
Residential sales reported through Ontario’s MLS® Systems reached 140,334 units over the first 10 months of 2025, down 4.5% compared with the same period last year. The year-to-date average home price stood at $839,394, a modest 3.5% decrease from 2024. Even with the slight dip in sales, the market continues to benefit from a record level of new listings, offering buyers more options than ever.

 
Residential sales reported through Ontario’s MLS® Systems reached 125,263 units during the first nine months of 2025, representing a modest 4.3% decline compared with the same period in 2024. The year-to-date average home price was $840,105, down slightly by 3.3% from last year. Despite these small decreases, September marked the strongest month for home sales in the past four years, signaling a gradual recovery in the Ontario housing market.

 
Ontario MLS® home sales in August were below average, but the market continues to show signs of building momentum. From January through August, 110,901 residential properties were sold across the province, a 5.7% decline compared to the same period in 2024. The year-to-date average home price was $841,596, reflecting a modest 3.4% decrease from last year. While both sales and prices have edged lower, the overall trend suggests the market is finding its footing, with stability beginning to return and potential opportunities ahead for both buyers and sellers.