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An autumn street in Montreal lined with brick "plex" buildings featuring wrought-iron exterior staircases and a leafy back alley — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Villeray in Q3 2026: Plexes Hold Up, Condo Sales Fall 33%

In Villeray, 126 properties sold in Q3 2026 (-26%). Plexes hold up (median price of $880,000, +7%), condos fall behind. What it means for a seller or a buyer.

Modern condo buildings along a waterfront promenade in autumn — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Verdun in Q3 2026: Nearly Three Out of Four Sales Are Condos

In Verdun, 123 of the 166 sales in Q3 2026 are condos, sold in 61 days on average (+3). Median prices, supply and area landmarks, from Centris.

Victorian-style brick row houses with ornate cornices and wrought-iron spiral exterior staircases, a green alleyway, and autumn leaves — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Le Plateau–Mont-Royal in Q3 2026: $1,200,000 Plexes, 76 Days to Sell, More Condos (+30%)

In Le Plateau–Mont-Royal, the median plex price reaches $1,200,000 (+4%) but takes 76 days to sell, and condo supply climbs 30%. What it changes for selling or buying.

Rolled-up blueprints, house sketches, a folding ruler, a brick, siding, and a slate tile on a table, in front of a window overlooking a gabled brick house with a garage — AI-generated illustration
Buyer adviceOctober 30, 2026

Buying to Renovate or Expand in Town of Mount Royal: What to Check Before You Sign

Zoning, PIIA, permits and approval timelines: what to check before buying a house in Town of Mount Royal to renovate or expand it, illustrated by four municipal council refusals.

Autumn riverside park along a wide river, with golden maple trees and a brick triplex featuring wooden balconies in the background — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Ahuntsic–Cartierville in Q3 2026: Plex Sales Jump 54%, Condo Sales Fall 30%

In Ahuntsic–Cartierville, 71 plexes sold in Q3 2026 (+54%), at a median price of $935,000, while supply jumps 40%. What it changes for selling or buying.

Tree-lined residential street in autumn in western Montreal, featuring semi-detached stone and brick houses with bay windows — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce in Q3 2026: Pricier Houses, Slower-Selling Condos

In Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, the median house price reaches $1,289,500 (+10%) in Q3 2026, while condos take 71 days to sell (+13). What it changes for selling or buying.

Condo towers at twilight with illuminated windows, reflected in a calm body of water, with a path lined by golden-hued trees in the foreground — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Downtown Montreal Condos in Q3 2026: 92 Days in Ville-Marie, 69 Days in Griffintown

In downtown Montreal, a condo takes 92 days to sell in Ville-Marie (+8) and 69 days in Griffintown (+17), according to Centris. Median prices, supply and area landmarks.

Immeubles de condos contemporains avec balcons vitrés au crépuscule, fenêtres éclairées et arbres d'automne — illustration générée par IA
Market analysisOctober 30, 2026

Montreal Condos in Q3 2026: Longer Times to Sell, a Market Near Balance

According to QPAREB, condo sales are down 16% in the CMA and take 61 days to sell (+13). Where supply climbs most, where times to sell are getting longer, and what to check before buying or selling.

A Montreal residential neighborhood in autumn, featuring brick "plex" buildings with external staircases and golden-hued trees, with the city center visible in the distance — AI-generated illustration
Market analysisOctober 28, 2026

Greater Montreal in Q3 2026: Sales Down, Supply Up, Prices Holding

According to QPAREB, the Montreal CMA recorded 9,265 sales in Q3 2026 (-12%) while supply rose 17%. What it means for a seller or a buyer, and what our 13 areas show.

Entrée d'une maison de brique rafraîchie en automne, chrysanthèmes en pots, banc de bois, boussole et rouleau de plans — illustration générée par IA
Seller adviceOctober 27, 2026

Relaunching the Sale of an Unsold Home: A Five-Step Plan

Review what happened, revisit comparables, presentation and exposure, then pick the right timing: how to relaunch the sale of a home that didn't find a buyer.

Brick house with a wooden balcony and an external staircase in autumn, golden leaves on the lawn, and a wooden post without a sign — AI-generated illustration
Seller adviceOctober 27, 2026

Why Isn't My House Selling? Possible Causes to Check

Price, presentation, visibility, competition: the factors that can explain why a home stays unsold in Montreal, and how to review them.

Bureau de bois avec un contrat sans texte lisible, un stylo plume, une clé et un calendrier, devant une fenêtre donnant sur une maison de brique en automne — illustration générée par IA
Seller adviceOctober 27, 2026

Brokerage Contract Expired in Quebec: What to Do

Your brokerage contract has ended and your home hasn't sold: the checks to make (end date, 180-day protection) and the options open to you.

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