Centris Residential Sales Statistics — March 2026
Montreal and Quebec City Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA)
Île-des-Sœurs, April 2, 2026 – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) today released its data for March 2026. The latest residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) and the Quebec City Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) are based on the provincial Centris database of real estate brokers.
Montreal CMA
During March 2026, real estate brokers completed 5,045 residential property transactions, a 2% increase compared to March 2025, ending a streak of four consecutive months of declines. Despite this modest increase, the overall performance of the Montreal market lags slightly behind the average sales volume observed over the past 10 years (5,245 sales).
Quebec City CMA
Residential sales in the Quebec City CMA territory totalled 1,027 in March 2025. This is a minor increase of 1 per cent, or 6 transactions, compared to the same period last year. Note that this level of transactional activity is above the historical average for this time of year since the Centris system began compiling market data in 2000.
For more information, see the Detailed and Cumulative Monthly Statistics for the Province and Regions.
Coming Soon: Q1 2026 Barometer
More detailed data and analysis on residential sales for the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March) will be available in the coming days. These in-depth reports will focus specifically on trends in the residential real estate market, providing a detailed analysis of transaction activity, median prices, and sectoral and regional variations. Stay tuned for the next Barometer!
About the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers
The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 15,000 real estate brokers and agencies. It is responsible for promoting and defending their interests while taking into account the issues facing the profession and the various professional and regional realities of its members. The QPAREB is also a major player in many real estate dossiers, including the implementation of measures that promote homeownership. The Association reports on Quebec’s residential real estate market statistics, provides training, tools and services relating to real estate, and facilitates the collection, dissemination and exchange of information. The QPAREB has its head office in Quebec City, administrative offices in Montreal and regional offices in Saguenay and Rouyn-Noranda. It has two subsidiaries: Société Centris inc. and the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec. Follow its activities at qpareb.ca or via its social media pages: Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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