Central Lakes Association of REALTORS

The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® (CLAR) has released its August 2026 Housing Market Reports, which show a total of 1,150 home sales across its six Regions during the month. Compared to July, sales activity eased across all CLAR Regions, while average price trends were mixed and year-over-year results varied by local market.

“August often brings a seasonal slowdown in housing market activity as summer comes to a close, and we saw that reflected in sales and new listing activity across our Regions compared to July,” said CLAR President Christine Riley. “However, the year-over-year figures provide an important perspective, with several Regions recording gains in average prices, sales activity or new listings compared to August 2025. Real estate remains highly local, and market conditions continue to differ from one community to the next. Buyers and sellers can benefit from working with a Local REALTOR® who understands the factors shaping their community and can help them navigate the specific market conditions in their area.”

Durham Region recorded 568 home sales in August. The average selling price was $823,153, compared to $840,581 the previous month. New listings declined 17.1% month-over-month to 1,426, while homes spent an average of 33 days on the market.

In Hastings County, the average selling price increased 7.3% from the previous month to $556,108, and was also higher than in August 2025. There were 171 homes sold in August and new listings totalled 342, with homes spending an average of 50 days on the market. Both sales and new listings were also slightly higher year-over-year.

Kawartha Lakes saw 107 home sales in August. The average selling price was $683,335, down from $702,431 in July, but slightly higher than $679,291 in August 2025. New listing activity was 298, which is higher than in August 2025, and homes spent an average of 45 days on the market.

A total of 118 homes sold in Northumberland County in August, which is unchanged from August 2025. The average selling price was $709,023, which is an increase from the same month last year. New listings were 288, and homes spent an average of 49 days on the market.

Peterborough City and County reported 152 home sales in August, with the average selling price increasing 10.9% month-over-month to $748,495, from $674,834 in July, and was also higher year-over-year. New listings totalled 344, with homes spending an average of 41 days on the market.

In Prince Edward County, 34 homes sold during August, with sales slightly higher than in August 2025. The average selling price was $676,905, compared to $764,362 the previous month. New listings declined month-over-month, while homes spent an average of 74 days on the market.

“With the upcoming municipal elections, increasing housing options and affordability, supporting responsible growth, and planning for the infrastructure needed to support that growth are top of mind for REALTORS® and the communities they serve,” said CLAR CEO Wendy Giroux. “CLAR remains committed to ensuring the voice of REALTORS® is heard and advocating for policies that support housing affordability, responsible growth, economic prosperity, and strong communities across our Regions.”

See the August Statistics Here.

For more information or to book an interview, please contact:

Zoe Mainville, Communications Coordinator

Central Lakes Association of REALTORS®

Communications@CLAR-MLS.ca

905-723-8184 ext. 214