The Central Lakes Association of Realtors has released its July 2026 Housing Market Reports, which show a total of 1,430 home sales across its six Regions during the month.
CLAR president Christine Riley stated the market saw a more moderate pace last month, after several months of increased sales activity, while inventory levels remained healthy.
Here in the Quinte region, home sales in Hastings County totalled 197 in July, a decrease of 24.5-per cent from 261 in June. The average selling price was $518,414, down 4.7-per cent from $543,907 the previous month, while 450 new listings came to market, giving buyers a range of options. Homes spent an average of 50 days on the market.
Home sales in Prince Edward County increased to 57 in July, up 21.3% from 47 in June. The average selling price rose to $764,362, up 0.8% from $758,304 the previous month. New listings remained unchanged at 115, while homes spent an average of 60 days on the market.
July home sales in Northumberland County totalled 144, 5.3% fewer than the 152 recorded in June. The average selling price increased to $721,450, up 6.5% from $677,570 the previous month. A total of 380 new listings came to market, and homes sold in an average of 48 days.


