Press Release
Centris Residential Sales Statistics — 3 rd Quarter 2026
Gatineau, October 14, 2026 — The Chambre immobilière de l’Outaouais (CIO) and the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) released today the real estate statistics for the third quarter of 2026 for the Gatineau Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), based on the Centris database of real estate brokers.
In line with the trends observed at the end of 2025, Gatineau’s residential market remained less active in the summer of 2026 than it had been a year earlier. Sales continued to decline, while the number of properties for sale continued to rise, offering buyers more choices.
- In the third quarter of 2026, 1,044 residential transactions were completed in the Gatineau CMA, down 12 per cent from the same period the previous year. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of declining activity.
- All property categories saw a year-over-year decline in sales: single-family homes (-12 per cent), condominiums (-16 per cent), and multi-unit dwellings (-14 per cent).
- Inventory continued to rise for the fifth consecutive quarter. A total of 2,256 properties were listed on the Centris system during the third quarter, representing a 42 per cent jump compared to a year earlier.
- The combination of declining sales and rising listings continued to ease market conditions. In the single-family home segment, sellers still hold the advantage, but it is less pronounced than in recent years. Market conditions are now balanced for condominiums.
- Price trends reflected a market transition. The median price of single-family homes fell by 3 per cent year-over-year, while that of condominiums declined by 5 per cent. Plexes were the only category to record a price increase, rising 2 per cent in the third quarter of 2026.
- The return to more balanced market conditions has also led to longer sales times for certain property types. Single-family homes sold on an average of 34 days (+7 days), and plexes in 38 days (+2 days). Condominiums, meanwhile, sold in 36 days (-3 days).
- Condominiums, meanwhile, took 40 days to sell—slightly longer than a year ago—in line with the gradual return to more balanced market conditions.
“The Gatineau real estate market continues to move toward a more balanced state. Buyers now have more choice and more time to make their decisions. Sellers, for their part, need to adjust to a more competitive market. What is noteworthy is that, despite a significant increase in the number of properties for sale and a decline in transactions, prices have edged down only slightly. What we are seeing is primarily a gradual return to more normal market conditions, which is not necessarily a bad thing. A similar trend is also being observed in Ottawa,” says Jean-Marc Blais, president of the board of directors of the CIO.
In the city of Gatineau, the number of properties for sale is increasing much more rapidly than in the suburbs. Condominiums account for this difference: across the entire CMA, condominium listings surged by 61 per cent in one year, while condominium sales declined by 16 per cent. This segment, which is more prevalent in urban areas, is thus helping to further ease market conditions in the city, while the suburbs—which are dominated by single-family homes—remain relatively tighter.
“The condominium market clearly illustrates this shift. The number of properties for sale has increased much faster than sales, allowing the market to return to a more balanced state. Since the beginning of the summer, however, market conditions appear to have stabilized. For buyers, this means more choice and greater negotiating power. For sellers, it is becoming even more important to position their property appropriately in the market, particularly when it comes to the asking price, » continues
M. Blais.
« In an economic environment where households remain cautious, both buyers and sellers need to adjust their expectations. Buyers no longer necessarily have to make decisions under pressure, while sellers need to recognize that market conditions have changed. Real estate brokers in the Outaouais region can provide the expertise and guidance people need to make more informed, wellconsidered real estate decisions,” adds Mr. Blais.
Q3 2026 Barometers
For more detailed information about the Gatineau CMA real estate market, consult the Third Quarter Residential Barometers.
About the Chambre immobilière de l’Outaouais
La Chambre immobilière de l’Outaouais (CIO) is the leading organization in the region for real estate brokerage. As a professional association, it brings together real estate brokers in the Outaouais, supports their professional development, and promotes the evolution of best practices. As a credible voice for the regional real estate market, the CIO informs consumers, educates decision-makers, and uses its expertise to contribute to a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable market. Through its analyses, data, and public advocacy, it actively participates in the discussions shaping the future of housing and real estate development in the Outaouais.
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 office in Saguenay. 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.
For more information:
Patrick Voyer
Assistant Director
Chambre immobilière de l’Outaouais
Tel.: 819 771-5221, ext. 2201