Quebec Real Estate 2026: Trends and Predictions
- after an intense 2025, marked by rising values, the real estate market in the Quebec City region is expected to see price increases again in 2026.
- After the Christmas break, business is picking up for real estate agent Anne-Marie Lussier.
- These properties should sell at higher prices in the coming months, compared to market prices last year.
after an intense 2025, marked by rising values, the real estate market in the Quebec City region is expected to see price increases again in 2026.
After the Christmas break, business is picking up for real estate agent Anne-Marie Lussier. We’re seeing the phones ringing non-stop,to officially put their properties up for sale
,says the head of Royal LePage Blanc & Noir – Quebec.
These properties should sell at higher prices in the coming months, compared to market prices last year.
Real estate agent anne-Marie Lussier.
Photo : Radio-Canada / flavie Sauvageau
Single-family homes in demand
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In December, Royal LePage published its 2026 forecasts for the regional real estate market. Its analysts a
$160, according to forecasts from Royal LePage.
A smaller increase than for houses, which can be partly explained by the entry into force last summer of Law 16, which imposes several obligations on co-owners, predicts Anne-Marie Lussier.
“It will certainly have an impact on the value,if the buyer has to put $100,000 into special assessments over the next five years. It’s not the same interest as if [the co-ownership] has managed things well,” she illustrates.
But the new year will also have its good points, she predicts. “It will be a little less crazy in terms of bidding wars, [hence] the importance of pricing a house correctly,” she believes.
“That’s the crucial thing: not to think you’re going to list a house for $450,000 to get $525,000 at the end,” she adds.
She advises first-time buyers to quickly obtain credit approval and not to neglect inspections… despite the sometimes intense sales context.
2025: an intense real estate year
10,271 real estate sales were recorded in 2025 in the Quebec metropolitan area, according to data from the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers. This is a 5% increase compared to 2024.
But the volume of sales jumped 20% over the same period, reaching $4.78 billion.
Housing Market Stabilizes in Quebec, Price Increases Expected in 2026
Public sector employment in the quebec region is helping to moderate and stabilize the housing market, according to recent analysis.Despite this stabilizing influence, experts predict continued price increases in 2026, particularly as homeowners face mortgage renewals.
Positive Outlook for 2026
While acknowledging ongoing price pressures, analysts remain optimistic about the housing market’s prospects for 2026. The expectation is that prices will continue to rise,even with the stabilizing effect of public sector jobs.
Shifting First-Time Buyer Profile
Mortgage broker Valérie Grenier confirms a change in the profile of first-time homebuyers.
“It’s becoming increasingly challenging to purchase a first property,with the rising cost of living and increasing property values,” Grenier stated.
This shift suggests a growing challenge for individuals entering the housing market in Quebec.