March 2026 GTA Market Overview
The Greater Toronto Area real estate market showed strong activity in March 2026, with Toronto leading at 6,890 sales — a clear sign that buyers are actively competing for available inventory. Active listings across Ontario stand at 186,141 properties, with 2,531 currently showing price reductions.
City-by-City Breakdown
| City | Sales | Avg DOM | Over Asking % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 6,890 | 29 days | 15.6% |
| Mississauga | 713 | 31 days | 11.2% |
| Markham | 601 | 33 days | 15.0% |
| Vaughan | 588 | 34 days | 11.2% |
| Brampton | 429 | 33 days | 14.9% |
| Whitby | 332 | 24 days | 26.5% |
| Ajax | 197 | 27 days | 29.9% |
Key Takeaways
- Whitby is the fastest-moving market with an average of just 24 days on market.
- Ajax leads in bidding wars with 29.9% of sales closing above asking price.
- Durham Region is hot — Oshawa (21.6% over-asking), Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering all show strong seller advantage.
- Barrie shows buyer opportunity with the longest average DOM at 39 days and only 9.3% over-asking.
By Property Type
- Detached homes: 6,319 sales, average $842,523, 37 days on market
- Condos: 6,570 sales, average $165,159, 30 days on market
- Townhouses: 1,457 sales, average $519,027, 32 days
- Semi-detached: 941 sales, average $685,258, fastest at 28 days
Data sourced from MLS® listings. Not A Dream Realty Inc., Brokerage is a member of CREA and TRREB. All information should be independently verified.