Is This a Buyer’s Market? What Guelph Q1 2026 Numbers Really Show (ep 35)

Send us Fan MailThe Guelph market just had its slowest start in years—but this isn’t a crash. Here’s what the Q1 2026 numbers actually mean for buyers, sellers, and prices.In this episode of the Guelph Real Estate Report, award winning Guelph real estate agent Ryan Waller breaks down what’s really happening in the local market after one of the slowest winter seasons in recent years. While sales volume is down, the story isn’t as simple as “bad market”—buyers, sellers, and different price segments are all experiencing very different conditions.Here’s what you’ll learn: Why March 2026 was the slowest March in years—and why that matters  What’s happening with average prices (and why they’re still holding steady) The surprising truth about multiple offers in today’s market Why buyers suddenly have more negotiating power What’s going on with detached homes vs. condos Why the condo market may be softening (but also seeing more activity) Key Q1 stats: sales volume, dollar volume, and price trends compared to 2025  What to expect heading into the spring 2026 marketWhether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to understand what’s going on in Guelph, this episode will give you a clear, data-driven breakdown—without the noise.🎧 Prefer video or a written breakdown? Check out the full update on our Guelph real estate market blog or YouTube channel.You can always get touch with Beth and Ryan Waller on their website