Grey-Bruce Real Estate Market Report: October 2026

Grey-Bruce home sales picked up in October. 64 homes sold across Brockton (Walkerton), Hanover, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and West Grey, up from 52 in September. Brockton led with 19 sales, an average price of $512,063 and a median of 41 days on market. Hanover followed with 17 sales at an average of $473,347 and 43 days.

What happened to prices?
Averages rose in Brockton (+11.0%), Hanover (+12.7%) and South Bruce (+5.7%). They fell in Arran-Elderslie (-9.3%) and West Grey (-24.6%). The West Grey drop reflects fewer high-end sales this month, not a sudden fall in values. In small markets, averages move with the mix of homes that sell.

How long are homes taking to sell?
Brockton (41 days) and Hanover (43 days) were fastest. Arran-Elderslie took 55, West Grey 70.5 and South Bruce 134 (only 3 sales). Hanover sped up sharply from 95.5 days in September.

What it means for sellers
There are buyers, but they're comparing. Price is your strongest tool. Homes that sit through December often wait until spring, and our MLS data shows Brockton selling times have jumped sharply in past winters.

What it means for buyers
You have time and choice. Hanover had the lowest average at $473,347. Late fall and winter are often when sellers are most flexible. Get pre-approved first.

Prediction
Sales slow from mid-November through February, as they usually do here. Well-priced homes in Walkerton and Hanover keep selling.

Source: Realty Ladies 'N Gents monthly market statistics, October and September 2026 (OnePoint Association of REALTORS®, PropTx MLS® System).