Centris Residential Sales Statistics — September 2026
Montreal and Quebec City Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA)
Île-des-Sœurs, October 2, 2026 – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) today released its data for September 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: Lower Sales Despite a Larger Supply
Sales continued to slow in September, posting a 12 per cent year-over-year decline. The rise in supply (+20 per cent) has continued for the 14th consecutive month and is gaining momentum in the suburbs. Inventory is 18 per cent above the 10-year average, which is easing pressure on prices.
Quebec City CMA: Market Tension Continues to Ease
Despite a 5 per cent slowdown in September sales in Quebec City, the residential market remains robust, with activity levels 23 per cent above the average for the past ten years. At the same time, the number of properties for sale jumped 35 per cent year-over-year. Despite the recovery in inventory within the CMA, the supply of properties for sale remains about half its historical average. Prices therefore remain under pressure despite the slowdown in sales.
For more information, see the Detailed and Cumulative Monthly Statistics for the Province and Regions.
Coming Soon: Q3 2026 Barometer
More detailed data and analysis on residential sales for the third quarter of 2026 (July, August, September) will be available later in October. 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 a 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:
Ariane Boulé
Morin Relations Publiques
media@qpareb.ca
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