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The fall real estate market is showing signs of strength. The Bank of Canada cut rates by 0.25%, boosting consumer confidence and creating opportunities for buyers with variable mortgages, lines of credit, and more. Team Ballas has been busy—listing homes, securing offers, and negotiating deals. September stats show steady activity in Belleville and Quinte West, a slight pickup in Brighton and Stirling, and a big jump in Prince Edward County sales (up 53% with lower inventory). Overall, it’s still a buyer’s market, but with strong value and great deals to be had this fall.

August was one of the slowest months for real estate this year, largely due to summer vacations, extreme heat, and market uncertainty. Every community we serve shifted further toward a Buyer’s market, with more inventory and longer selling times. Prices stayed relatively stable, showing only slight changes. Looking ahead, the September 17th Bank of Canada rate announcement may spark more activity if rates drop, motivating Buyers and Investors. Overall, Team Ballas remains optimistic for a busier fall market.

July’s real estate market showed signs of slowing, with sales down and inventory up, shifting further toward a buyer’s market in most areas. Belleville remained steady, while Brighton and Quinte West saw notable drops in sales and increased months of inventory. Prince Edward County stayed consistent, with some higher-priced sales boosting average prices. Overall, buyers have more options, and the market favors those ready to act.

TL;DR – June Real Estate Market Recap

Despite the hot weather, June's real estate market felt cooler than expected—more like a pool party where no one jumps in. While it's typically peak buying season, the energy didn't quite match the temperature. Stats across Quinte West, Belleville, Brighton, and PEC showed stability, with some areas seeing slight price increases (likely due to a few higher-end sales). Overall, homes that are priced well are selling; overpriced ones are sitting. It’s still a solid time to buy or explore investment opportunities—especially with rising rental rates and decent financing options available.

Read the full blog for a deeper dive into what’s happening in the market.

1. More Homes, More Options: As we head into summer, there’s an abundance of listings giving Buyers more negotiating power and forcing Sellers to stay competitive.

2. Sales on the Rise (Mostly): May saw an overall increase in home sales compared to April—except for Belleville, which dipped slightly (down 5%). Stirling saw the biggest jump at 86%, but it’s a small market, so that percentage can be deceiving.

3. Inventory Shifts by Area: Brighton, Quinte West, and Stirling showed signs of a more balanced market with months of inventory decreasing. Meanwhile, Belleville is leaning toward a Buyer’s market with 311 active listings by the end of May.

4. 2025 vs. 2024 Market: Overall, 2025 is tracking similarly to 2024 in sales and inventory—except Quinte West, where inventory is up 44% year over year, despite steady sales.

April has come and gone and hopefully so has the strange weather patterns we have all seen, consisting of: torrential rains, hurricane winds and ice storms wreaking havoc.

Let's all look forward to warmer weather, sunshine and an ever-improving real estate market. Across the board we saw a positive shift in the "months of inventory" to a much more balanced market, and, in the cases of: Belleville and Quinte West, we are approaching a bit of a Seller's market with an increase in listing inventory but an even BIGGER number of homes sold for the month. 

Looking for a new home in the beautiful Quinte West and Prince Edward County areas? If you're searching for a place that combines comfort, convenience, and charm, we’ve got some great listings for you! These homes, all under $579k, offer fantastic features for a variety of homebuyers. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, or a couple looking to downsize, there’s something here for everyone.

“With the increase in the temperatures there is also an increase in numbers of active listings.”

• Belleville & Prince Edward County listings rose 20%

• Quinte West 26% (likely due to military postings).

• Brighton remained steady (+3.4%), while Stirling surged 75%

Welcome to March 2025. Approximately 5 years ago to the day we were faced with a life-threatening, world virus called COVID-19. 5 years later we are faced with a different kind of virus that threatens life as we know it. We survived Covid and we will most certainly get through this latest threat to the world order.

We Will Cover:

1. What is a tariff?

2. Canada’s current standing

3. Why they need us just as much as we need them

4. What this means for real estate in Quinte West