"When should I list?" is one of the most common questions sellers ask, and the honest answer is usually "it depends." But 2026's numbers actually give a clear, specific answer for this year: London's spring market outperformed its early summer market by a wide margin, and the data shows exactly why.
The 2026 Trend So Far: Spring vs. Summer
| Metric | May 2026 | June 2026 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Volume (City-Wide) | 543 (+26.0% MoM) | 501 (-7.7% MoM) | Cooling |
| Average Sale Price | $638,813 (+5.9% MoM) | $594,008 (-7.1% MoM) | Cooling |
| Average Days on Market | 33 days | 39 days | Slower |
| Terminations (City-Wide) | Baseline | +30.6% MoM | Rising sharply |
May was the strongest month of 2026 so far by almost every measure: the highest sales volume, the fastest average days on market, and rising prices. June cooled on every one of those same measures. If you're deciding when to list a home for the rest of this year, that's a meaningful signal.
Why Spring Outperformed Summer This Year
The pattern lines up with what's been building through 2026: inventory has grown steadily across the city, giving buyers more options and more negotiating room as the year has gone on. Spring listings landed while buyer urgency and available inventory were still relatively balanced. By June, more supply had piled up, competing for a buyer pool that also starts splitting its attention toward summer travel and vacations — a normal seasonal dip in urgency that showed up clearly in the slower days-on-market and rising termination numbers.
Does This Pattern Hold Every Year?
Broadly, yes — spring is consistently the most active season in most Ontario real estate markets, as buyers who spent winter planning start touring in earnest once the weather turns. But the size of the gap between spring and summer varies year to year based on inventory levels and broader economic conditions. 2026's gap was more pronounced than usual because inventory has been building all year, which means summer buyers had unusually strong alternatives to choose from — exactly the conditions that make an overpriced summer listing sit.
What This Means If You're Selling This Year
If you missed the spring window, it doesn't mean you shouldn't sell — it means pricing accuracy matters more than it did three months ago. With more inventory competing for buyer attention, a correctly priced home still sells; an ambitiously priced one is more likely to join June's rising termination numbers. See our guide to avoiding a terminated listing for more on getting the price right the first time.
Fall remains a reasonably active secondary window in most years, once back-to-school schedules settle and serious buyers who didn't find something in spring re-enter the market. If timing is flexible, late summer through early fall is usually the next-best window after spring.
Oakridge Bucks the Seasonal Slowdown
Not every pocket of London followed the citywide pattern. Oakridge held a median 19-day time on market in June — down from 27 in May — with 22.9% of homes selling above asking, up from 17.1% the month before. While the city broadly cooled heading into summer, well-priced Oakridge listings kept moving quickly. That's a reminder that neighbourhood-level demand can outweigh citywide seasonal trends when a neighbourhood has strong enough fundamentals.
Curious how your specific neighbourhood is trending? See our June 2026 market update or request a complimentary home evaluation to get current, comparable-based guidance on timing and pricing for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to sell a house in London Ontario?
Based on 2026 data, May was the strongest month by nearly every measure — highest sales volume, fastest average days on market (33 days), and rising prices. June cooled on all of those measures. Spring generally outperforms summer in most years, though the size of the gap varies with inventory levels.
Is summer a bad time to sell a house in London Ontario?
Summer isn't a bad time to sell, but 2026 data shows it was slower than spring: average days on market rose from 33 in May to 39 in June, and terminations jumped 30.6% month-over-month. Homes priced accurately still sold quickly; overpriced homes were more likely to sit or get pulled.
Should I wait until next spring to list my home?
Not necessarily. Fall is typically a reasonable secondary window once back-to-school schedules settle. What matters more than the exact month is pricing accurately for current conditions — a well-priced home sells in any season, while an overpriced one struggles regardless of timing.
Did every London Ontario neighbourhood slow down in June 2026?
No. Oakridge was a clear exception, with median days on market dropping to 19 (from 27 in May) and 22.9% of homes selling above asking. While the citywide market cooled heading into summer, strong-fundamental neighbourhoods like Oakridge kept moving quickly.
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Justin Skrypnyk
Real Estate Broker | Sutton Group Chapman Realty Inc., Brokerage | Oakridge, London Ontario
Justin Skrypnyk is a Real Estate Broker serving Oakridge and West London. He writes regularly about the London Ontario market to help buyers and sellers make well-informed decisions.