Fewer Buyers, More Choice: What October 2026's Numbers Are Telling Me
October was a mixed month across the region, and a lot depended on where you were looking. Belleville tightened, Quinte West gained choice, Brighton held steady, and the County was the slowest of the four. Across all four areas, homes priced for today's market are still selling, at 96% to 98% of asking. The ones priced for last year are the ones sitting.
34
Homes sold (49 last year)
$743,524
Avg. sale price
7.4
Months of inventory
79
Avg. days to sell (40 last year)
Average sale price by area, last 13 months
Average sale price by area, rolling 13 months. Source: Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® monthly statistics. Hover or tap the chart to see any month.
Inside this issue
- My read on the County, Quinte West, Brighton and Belleville, area by area
- Brighton spotlight, and a lesson on pricing low to start a bidding war
- Waterfront and vacant land sales in the County, August to October
- The Bank of Canada's rate hike, and what it means if you're buying or renewing
- What it all means for you, if you're buying or selling
- How your home compares to what you paid, with a calculator
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