🎭 Local Market Reality: June 2025 vs. Headline Hype

🔊 Headline Soundbites

“Ontario housing market is collapsing!”
“Stay away from condos—they’re tanking!”
“Wait for the perfect moment” to buy or sell.

🏘️ What’s Really Happening Locally

Peterborough Region

Average sale price is down 3% YoY, hovering around $673K in Peterborough city and county
Inventory sits at approximately 3.2 months—close to a balanced market
Sales activity surged by around 37% MoM in June—June was brisk!

Kawartha Lakes

Average sale price landed at $695,500, down about 7.5% from last June
108 homes sold in June—a strong number that points to solid activity
Active listings track around 514, with properties moving in a healthy ~30-day window .

Northumberland County

Average price: $706,200—that’s up 7% MoM, but down 3.8% YoY
Inventory is around 5.3 months—balanced to slightly buyer-favouring
Sales-to-list price ratio sits near 97.5%—multiple offers are rarer than before J

📊 Myth vs. Market (Local Edition)

📰 Headline	🏡 Local Reality (June 2025)
“Ontario market is crashing!”	Prices dipped modestly (~3–7%) but inventory is healthy, demand still strong
“Condo collapse!”	Our area sees steady demand for detached and waterfront—condo talk doesn’t apply
“Wait for the bottom”	Activity and momentum continue—being prepared is key
“Rates are too high!”	With rates now ~2.75% overnight, pre-approvals and rate locks give buyers an edge

🧭 Why You Need a Local REALTOR (That’s Me 😉)

Hyper-Local Insight
Forget one-size-fits-all headlines! I track stats by neighbourhood—whether it’s Lakefield, Douro-Dummer, Cobourg, or Brighton.
Timing & Strategy
June’s surge in Peterborough and steady sales in Kawartha & Northumberland mean timing is everything. Let’s strategize positioning your entry or exit.
Macro to Micro
Provincial rate trends (Bank of Canada holds at 2.75%) influence local affordability and buyer urgency. I translate what that means for you—mortgage leverage, negotiation strength, offer timing.
Support All the Way
Buying, selling, investing? I guide you through offers, inspections, disclosures, closing timing, and help manage that emotional rollercoaster (aka real estate!).

✅ Quick June-by-Region Recap

Peterborough: −3% YoY price dip, 3.2 months supply, +37% sales MoM
Kawartha Lakes: ~$695K average price, ~108 sales, solid ~30 days DOM
Northumberland: ~$706K average price, 5.3 months supply, 97.5% SP/LP, ~40 days DOM

🎯 Final Takeaway

Local markets in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland are balanced and opportunistic—not collapsing. Inventory levels are healthy, pricing has corrected modestly, and demand remains real. If you’re planning to buy, sell, or invest, June’s stats signal it’s time to act, not wait.

📞 Want a deep dive into neighbourhood-specific trends or a personalized buying/selling plan? Let’s connect—we’ll cut through the fluff and get you real insight and results.

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