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WATERLOO REGION FEBRUARY 2026

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Recent housing statistics for Waterloo Region show that home prices have softened slightly year-over-year, with differences depending on the type of property. The data reflects a market that has shifted away from the intense competition of previous years and toward a more balanced environment where buyers have more options.

Detached Homes
Detached homes remain the most expensive and most stable segment of the market.

• • Average price: $865,377
  • Year-over-year change: down 4.3%

While prices have eased slightly compared to last year, detached homes continue to hold value better than other property types. Demand for single-family homes remains relatively strong due to limited long-term supply and continued population growth in Waterloo Region.

Townhomes, Semi-Detached & Condos
Higher-density housing has experienced larger price adjustments.

• • Average price: approximately $530,000
  • Year-over-year change: down about 9.6%

This category tends to be more sensitive to changes in affordability and interest rates because it is often purchased by first-time buyers or investors. With borrowing costs remaining higher than in previous years, this segment has seen more price pressure.

What This Means for the Market?
The Waterloo Region market is showing signs of stabilization rather than a sharp decline.

Key trends include:

• • More listings on the market, giving buyers greater choice
  • Slight downward pressure on prices, particularly in entry-level housing
  • Detached homes remaining more resilient than condos and townhomes
  • A shift toward a balanced market, where homes may take longer to sell

For buyers, this environment provides more negotiating power and time to make decisions. For sellers, it highlights the importance of proper pricing, strong presentation, and effective marketing.

Overall inventory is at 2.5-month supply, with condos showing the highest inventory levels.

The Bank of Canada’s next rate announcement on March 18th.

The sales to new listing ratio is at 47%. Balanced is considered by the BOC to be between 40% and 60%.

Average days on market is at 37 days. It’s important to note this number reflects only homes that actually sold and not the homes that didn’t or are still on the market.

Average sale to list price ratio is 99.4%.

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