The Listing Absorption Rate and the Market

The number of listings on the market in the Niagara Region continues to rise. As of this writing, February 24, 2025, there are 2,857 MLS listings on the market, well above the norm.

A good way to gauge how the market is doing is to calculate the number of months of listing inventory. This is calculated in the following way:

1. Current number of active listings
2. Number of sales over a period of time, say 6 months or 3 months
3. The average number of sales per month (divide the number of sales for the period by 6 and 3 months
4. Finally, divide the number of listings by the average number of sales per month.

This indicates the market trend. So here are the latest 6-month numbers compared to 3 months.

As you can see, the months of inventory, known as the absorption rate, have increased from 5.9 months over 6 months to 7.2 months over 3 months. It tells us how many months it would take for the market to absorb or sell the existing inventory, without any more listings coming to market. Yet the number of listings continues to grow.

How to Interpret the Chart Above

So at 7.2 months, Niagara is definitely in a buyer’s market.

The absorption rate analysis provides important information to help sellers make better decisions about their home’s position in the marketplace.

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Here’s the truth… Neither the seller nor the agent controls the market. 😲 The market is shaped by:

📊 The economy – Job growth, inflation, and overall financial conditions
💰 Interest rates – Higher rates can slow buyer demand, while lower rates heat things up
🏡 Competition – More listings mean more choices for buyers, affecting your home’s value

If your property isn’t moving, it’s not personal—it’s the market. The key? Understanding where your home stands and making smart, strategic decisions.

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📢 Niagara Market Update – March 5th, 2025 📢

The latest numbers are in for the Niagara Region real estate market! 📊🏡 Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 Active Listings: 2,916 properties available across the region
🔹 New Listings (7 Days): 359 fresh opportunities for buyers
🔹 Homes Sold (7 Days): 112 properties found new owners
🔹 Homes Sold (30 Days): 420 sales in the past month
🔹 Average Days on Market: 54 days
🔹 Average Sale Price: 💰 $652,390

📍 Key Market Highlights:
✅ Fort Erie: 45 sales in the last 30 days, with an average price of $598,150
✅ Niagara Falls: Leading with 72 homes sold in the last month!
✅ Welland & St. Catharines: Both showing strong movement with 47 & 135 sales, respectively.
✅ Fonthill/Pelham: Holding the highest price point at $1,021,250

With new listings rising and homes selling at a steady pace, buyers and sellers need to stay informed and act strategically in this evolving market.

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Fort Erie Market Overview

📢 FORT ERIE REAL ESTATE IN 30 SECONDS!

🏡 356 active listings
💰 Median listing price: $653,500
⏳ Homes selling in 40 days (on average!)

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