As we moved through the final week of November, the Simcoe County real estate market continued its expected seasonal slowdown. Sales activity eased, fewer new listings came to market, and overall inventory continued its gradual decline. Despite softer activity levels, pricing held steady—and even edged upward—showing that buyers who remain active are still competing for well-positioned homes.
Days on market continue to stretch, which is typical for this time of year as holiday schedules, weather changes, and buyer hesitation slow the pace of decision-making. Even so, the sales-to-new-listings ratio remained stable, suggesting that while activity softened, the balance between supply and demand did not meaningfully shift week over week.
Sales Activity: Sales dipped from the previous week, falling from 143 to 118 transactions—a 17% decline. This is in line with the seasonal cooling trend seen every year as we approach December.
Average Sale Price: Despite lower sales volume, the average sale price rose to $745,147, up 2.8% from the week prior. This signals that motivated buyers remain engaged, particularly for updated properties and homes priced competitively.
New Listings: New listings dropped sharply, down 16.6% week over week. With fewer sellers entering the market, supply continues to tighten heading into December.
Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio: The ratio held steady at 40%, indicating a consistent balance between buyer demand and seller activity, even as both slowed.
Active Listings: Active inventory declined from 4,777 to 4,490, a meaningful 6% drop. While this decline is seasonal, inventory is still elevated when compared to long-term norms.
Months of Inventory: Months of Inventory rose to 8.16, reflecting slower sales relative to the amount of available supply—a clear sign of a buyer-leaning market.
Days on Market: Homes spent an average of 55 days on the market this week, up from 47 days. This increase aligns with the broader late-fall cooling of buyer urgency.
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: This metric remained unchanged at 96%, showing sellers are still achieving close to their asking price when a sale occurs.
What It Measures Active listings represent the total number of properties available for sale at any given moment—one of the clearest indicators of overall market balance.
Why It Matters
It helps determine whether we’re in a buyer’s, seller’s, or balanced market.
Rising active listings typically signal a shift toward buyer advantage.
Declining listings can tighten supply and help support price stability.
When combined with sales data, it produces Months of Inventory—one of the most important measures of market health.
This Week’s Takeaway Active inventory decreased from 4,777 to 4,490, a 6% drop. The decline is largely seasonal, but the overall number remains high compared to previous years. If inventory continues to fall while sales stabilize—even at modest levels—we could see early 2026 begin with a more balanced setup than the market conditions that defined much of late 2025.
If you’re curious how these trends may be influencing the value of your home—or whether now might be a smart time to prepare for the new year—this is a great moment to get clarity. You can request a free, no-obligation home evaluation to see where your property stands in today’s shifting market.