ONE MESSAGE - TWO MARKETS - ONE YOU 

 Outlook Highlights & Expert Insights
National forecast: Home prices are expected to decline 2–3% in 2025, with Ontario and BC leading the downside due to trade uncertainties and demand softness. Moderate recovery anticipated by 2026–27

BC’s outlook: Prices likely to remain stable or slightly decline until stronger demand or rate relief emerges
Ontario projections: Continued slow demand, increased listings, and price declines softened by rent growth and selective neighbourhood interest in Halton, GTA premium segments

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LOWER MAINLAND MONTHLY PROPERTY STATS 

As of August 01, 2025

🏠 August 01 2025 Market Update — British Columbia & Ontario

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🌲 British Columbia – Metro Vancouver

• Median list price (July): $1,463,434 (↓0.7% MoM vs. June’s $1,473,736) 

• Benchmark price (June): $1,173,100 (↓2.8% YoY) 

• Active listings: 17,561 (highest on record; ↑≈24% YoY) 

• SNLR (Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio): ≈35% → buyer’s market territory 

🔍 Insight: Prices are holding near $1.17M with inventory swelling. This gives buyers more options and negotiation leverage than we’ve seen in years.

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🍁 Ontario – Halton Region (Oakville & Burlington)

• Oakville average sold price (last 28 days): $1,311,713 (↑10.6% MoM; ↑8.6% QoQ)

• Halton Region average (June): $1,210,534 (↑14.5% YoY; ↓4.6% MoM) 

• Burlington (June): Residential sales down ~4.3% YoY; inventory rose 27%, increasing months of supply to 3.83 (highest in a decade) — strong buyer advantage. 

🔍 Insight: Oakville remains high-end and active, while Burlington’s increased inventory and slowing sales give buyers more room to negotiate and consider options.

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📊 Market at a Glance

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📉 Broader Trend Update

• National forecast: Home prices expected to decline ~2% in 2025, with stabilization & modest recovery in 2026. Ontario and BC are leading the trend. 

• Continued high inventory and cautious buyer sentiment suggest ongoing negotiation power for purchasers through fall 2025.