Let’s talk about what’s happening in the Durham Region real estate market—no fancy words, no confusion, and yes… a little humour. 😄 All the numbers below come from the January 2026 Durham Region Housing Market Report.

🏠 Big Picture: Durham Region

Think of the market like a game of musical chairs. Right now, there are more chairs (homes) and fewer players (buyers).

Here’s what the numbers are telling us:

  • 382 homes sold in January
    👉 That’s 22% fewer sales than last year (PYTD).
  • 1,085 new listings came to market
    👉 More homes are waving hello 👋
  • 1,480 active listings
    👉 Buyers have lots of choice.
  • Average price: $821,410
    👉 Down 9% from last year.
  • Median price: $775,000
  • MOI (Months of Inventory): 4 months
    👉 This means if no new homes were listed, it would take 4 months to sell what’s already for sale.
  • SNLR: 35%
    👉 Under 40% = Buyer’s Market
  • DOM (Days on Market): 39 days
    👉 Homes are taking longer to sell.
  • SP/LP: 98%
    👉 Most homes are selling just under asking.

What this means for sellers:
Pricing right matters more than ever. Overpricing is like showing up to a snowstorm in flip-flops—it’s not going to end well.

📍 By Community (Quick & Clear)

Ajax

  • Avg price: $875,732 (↓ 5% YoY)
  • MOI: 3.8 months
  • SNLR: 38% (Buyer’s market)
  • DOM: 35 days
    👉 Homes are selling, but buyers are picky. Clean, staged, and priced right wins.

Pickering

  • Avg price: $920,239 (↓ 1% YoY)
  • MOI: 4.7 months
  • SNLR: 31% (Buyer’s market)
  • DOM: 43 days
    👉 Buyers have options. Sellers need patience—and good marketing.

Whitby

  • Avg price: $932,108 (↓ 8% YoY)
  • MOI: 3.6 months
  • SNLR: 35%
  • DOM: 33 days
    👉 Still moving better than most areas, but pricing high = sitting longer.

Oshawa

  • Avg price: $715,352 (↓ 9% YoY)
  • MOI: 3.5 months
  • SNLR: 38%
  • DOM: 37 days
    👉 Affordable options bring buyers, but they’re still negotiating.

Clarington

  • Avg price: $732,496 (↓ 16% YoY)
  • MOI: 3.6 months
  • SNLR: 39%
  • DOM: 45 days
    👉 Buyers are cautious. Sellers need a strong strategy, not wishful thinking.

Scugog

  • Avg price: $975,954 (↓ 5% YoY)
  • MOI: 6.2 months
  • SNLR: 31%
  • DOM: 48 days
    👉 Rural homes are taking longer. Pricing and presentation are huge.

Brock

  • Avg price: $671,833 (↑ 6% YoY)
  • MOI: 5 months
  • SNLR: 36%
  • DOM: 42 days
    👉 Smaller market, fewer sales—but steady interest.

Uxbridge

  • Avg price: $996,667 (↓ 27% YoY)
  • MOI: 11.7 months 😲
  • SNLR: 15%
  • DOM: 47 days
    👉 Buyers are firmly in charge here. Sellers must be realistic.

✅ Final Takeaway (The Short Version)

  • Buyers have choices
  • Sellers need strategy
  • Homes that are priced right + well marketed still sell
  • Homes priced “because my neighbour did” … don’t

If you’re thinking about selling (or buying), the right plan makes all the difference. We’re always happy to talk through what this means for your home—not just the market headlines.

📲 Contact Us
Keith Williams, Broker: (905) 903-9250
Lisa C. Follows, Broker: (905) 442-5847

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