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Montreal Home Sales Grow 10.2% in May as Prices Continue Upward

New listings rose by over 11 percent with active inventory also up in May.

Home sales in the Montreal-area rose again in May compared with the same month a year ago, as the city's real estate board says both activity and price growth show no signs of tapering off. A real estate sign shows a home for sale in Montreal on Monday, March 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Overview

  • 4,992 homes changed hands in the Montreal area last month, up from 4,532 in May 2024.
  • The median price for single-family homes climbed 8.7 percent to $625,000 while plexes and condominiums increased to $825,000 and $427,500 respectively.
  • This marks the third straight month of year-over-year sales gains despite mortgage rates remaining unchanged and ongoing economic uncertainty.
  • About one in seven properties sold above the asking price in May, reflecting strong buyer demand.
  • There were 7,596 new listings and 18,920 active properties on the market, offering more options than a year earlier.