Sell now or wait? This question haunts many homeowners, and the honest answer begins with current figures, not intuition. The 2026 data tells a story that is rather favorable to sellers. According to the latest APCIQ statistics, the Montreal CMA market continued to favor sellers in the first quarter of 2026, with prices rising despite an increase in supply.
What the 2026 Data Tells Us
The provincial outlook sets the tone: in May 2026, the median price for a single-family home in Quebec reached $524,900, up 5% over twelve months, with the number of active listings rising to 42,066 properties. This means more choice for buyers, but without any real drop in prices. On the South Shore, an increase of 3% to 6% is anticipated for the year, and in Châteauguay, a single-family home is trading for around $450,000 to $580,000. In other words, demand remains steady and prices are holding firm.
A Good Time Doesn’t Mean an Easy Sale
A buoyant market is not a blank check. The rise in supply means that buyers have more choice, and a poorly positioned or poorly presented property can stagnate while others sell quickly. The right time to sell is not just a matter of market conditions; it is primarily a matter of preparation and pricing. A home priced correctly in a favorable market sells well. An overpriced home, even in a good market, lingers and ends up disappointing.
So, Should You Sell in 2026?
It depends on your situation as much as the market. If you have a project, a life transition, a need for more space, or the opposite, the current context is quite favorable to you. If you are hesitating, the best way to decide is not to scan the headlines, but to know concretely what your property is worth today and what it would bring in. This is exactly what a free, no-obligation evaluation provides.
