November Home Sales in Waterloo Region Up Over Last Year
In November, a total of 539 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 21.1 per cent increase compared to the same period last year and a decline of 13.1 per cent compared to the average number of homes sold in the previous ten years for the same month.
“Home sales in the Waterloo Region experienced a substantial increase in November compared to last year. However, sales were down from the previous month and remain below the historical averages for the area,” said Christal Moura, spokesperson for the Waterloo Region market. “November has shown more balanced conditions, and the increase in available homes has benefited buyers, giving them more options.”
Total residential sales in November included 331 detached homes (up 23.5 per cent from November 2023), and 113 townhouses (up 37.8 per cent). Sales also included 51 condominium units (down 17.7 per cent) and 44 semi-detached homes (up 37.5 per cent).
In November, the average sale price for all residential properties in Waterloo Region was $754,604. This represents a 0.2 per cent decrease compared to November 2023 and a 3.3 per cent decrease compared to October 2024.
The average price of a detached home was $862,690. This represents a 3.1per cent decrease from November 2023 and a decrease of 2.6 per cent compared to October 2024.
The average sale price for a townhouse was $615,222. This represents a 0.9 per cent increase from November 2023 and a decrease of 4.9 per cent compared to October 2024.
The average sale price for an apartment-style condominium was $452,732. This represents a 0.5 per cent increase from November 2023 and a decrease of 6.2 per cent compared to October 2024.
The average sale price for a semi was $643,672. This represents an increase of 4.5 per cent compared to November 2023 and a decrease of 1.0 per cent compared to October 2024.
“Current market conditions, marked by increased inventory and stable prices, suggest that now might be a good time to buy,” says Moura. “This is especially true for those who can take advantage of lower interest rates and recent mortgage reforms. These reforms expand eligibility for 30-year mortgage amortizations to all first-time homebuyers and buyers of new construction. Additionally, a higher limit on insured mortgages will take effect on December 15, 2024.”
There were 889 new listings added to the MLS® System in Waterloo Region last month, an increase of 2.4 per cent compared to November last year and an 18.4 per cent increase compared to the previous ten-year average for November.
The total number of homes available for sale in active status at the end of November was 1,565 an increase of 20.0 per cent compared to November of last year and 57.8 per cent above the previous ten-year average of 992 listings for November.
The total inventory across the market increased by 16.7 percent, resulting in a 2.8 month supply of all property types by the end of November. Condominium apartments had the highest inventory, with 5.9 months’ supply, followed by townhouses with 3.9 months’ supply and detached homes with 2.0 months’ supply. The number of months of inventory represents the time it would take to sell off current inventories at the current sales rate.
The average time to sell a home in November was 27 days, consistent with the previous month. In November 2023, it took 24 days for a home to sell, and the five-year average was 19 days.
Cornerstone emphasizes the importance of consulting a local REALTOR® when considering buying or selling property in the Waterloo Region. Their expertise can provide valuable insights into the current market conditions, enabling individuals to make well-informed decisions aligned with their goals and preferences.
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