In the third quarter of 2026, Quebec buyers have more properties to compare. Sales fall 7% and supply rises 20%, yet median prices do not decline across every property type. The QPAREB barometer helps distinguish the provincial picture from conditions on the South Shore and in Brossard/Saint-Lambert.
Key takeaways
- Quebec : 20,935 sales, down 7%, and an average of 42,408 active listings, up 20%.
- South Shore : 2,155 sales, down 9%, and average supply up 27%. Condos take longer to sell.
- Brossard/Saint-Lambert : 347 sales, down 4%. Quarterly medians are $789,000 for houses and $420,000 for condos.
Across Quebec, fewer sales and more choice
From July through September 2026, brokers recorded 20,935 residential sales on Centris, below the same quarter of 2025. New listings rise 11% to 39,085. Sales volume reaches $11.78 billion, down 4%.
The 42,408 active listings represent the average of the quarter’s monthly counts. This is neither the total of newly listed properties nor the inventory on September 30 alone. More supply gives buyers additional comparison options and makes it useful for sellers to examine competing properties closely.
| Property type | Sales and change | Median price and change | Average selling time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 14,353 (-3%) | $500,000 (+2%) | 45 days (+1) |
| Condominium | 4,566 (-14%) | $400,000 (0%) | 58 days (+9) |
| Plex, 2 to 5 units | 1,947 (-15%) | $699,000 (+8%) | 48 days (-5) |
Source: QPAREB provincial barometer, p. 5. Changes versus Q3 2025; selling-time changes are in days. The residential total also includes hobby farms.
Regions are moving at different speeds
The provincial slowdown conceals substantial differences. Sales rise in Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Drummondville, while declining in the other metropolitan areas listed below. A province-wide trend alone cannot describe conditions in your area.
| Metropolitan area | Sales | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 9,265 | -12% |
| Quebec City | 2,161 | -1% |
| Gatineau | 1,044 | -12% |
| Sherbrooke | 569 | +12% |
| Trois-Rivières | 372 | +12% |
| Saguenay | 371 | -1% |
| Drummondville | 220 | +5% |
Source: QPAREB provincial barometer, pp. 6 to 12. Compared with July through September 2025. CMAs extend beyond their central city boundaries.
On the South Shore, condos show a greater adjustment
Montreal’s South Shore records 2,155 residential sales during the quarter, down 9%. Average supply reaches 3,755 active listings, up 27% year over year. New listings rise 12% to 3,984.
Condos record 679 sales (-16%), average supply up 41% and an average selling time of 52 days, 12 days longer than a year earlier. Yet their quarterly median price rises 1%. A slower market therefore does not automatically mean a lower price for every property.
| Property type | Sales and change | Median price and change | Average selling time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 1,326 (-6%) | $645,000 (+1%) | 36 days (0) |
| Condominium | 679 (-16%) | $407,500 (+1%) | 52 days (+12) |
| Plex, 2 to 5 units | 147 (+4%) | $800,000 (+3%) | 55 days (+7) |
Source: QPAREB Montreal barometer, p. 50. Changes versus Q3 2025. The territory is the South Shore defined by QPAREB, not all of Montérégie.
Brossard and Saint-Lambert: stable prices, longer selling times
Sector 42 combines Brossard and Saint-Lambert. It records 347 sales in Q3 (-4%), an average of 836 active listings (+11%) and 680 new listings (-2%). These are not figures for Brossard alone.
Houses account for 159 sales (+1%), a quarterly median of $789,000 (unchanged) and an average selling time of 47 days (+5 days). Condos account for 184 sales (-8%), a $420,000 median (unchanged) and 62 days to sell (+4 days). With only four plex sales during the quarter, the report does not publish a reliable median for that category.
The $800,500 house median and $418,000 condo median shown in the site’s local tables cover the twelve months from October 2025 through September 2026 instead. Both views are valid, but they measure different periods.
Market conditions vary by price band
In Brossard/Saint-Lambert, houses priced at $1.2 million or more show 8.3 months of inventory and are classified as balanced. The four lower price bands remain seller’s markets. These classifications use the twelve months ending September 2026, rather than Q3 sales alone.
Differences are also local: the $790,000-and-up band in the Châteauguay area is classified as a buyer’s market, while the $1.18-million-and-up band in Candiac/La Prairie is balanced. Small sales samples can make some bands more variable. Months of inventory describe supply relative to the sales pace; they do not predict how long your home will take to sell.
What these results mean for your plans
A median divides recorded sales into two equal groups. It also changes with the mix of properties sold. A 2% increase within a category therefore does not mean every property gained 2% in value.
- Buying : use the additional choice to compare condition, fees and planned work among properties within your budget. Conditions still differ across price bands.
- Selling : examine comparable sales and listings competing for the same buyers. A seller’s market still requires a price consistent with competing options.
- Selling to buy again : analyze both markets separately. Your condo for sale and the house you want may be moving at different speeds.