Montreal, September 2 2025 – The Greater Montreal real estate market is entering fall 2025 with clear trends shaping buyer behavior and property values. Employment shifts, credit conditions, and housing activity are key drivers that all, homeowners, buyers and sellers should monitor to make informed decisions.
This snapshot provides actionable insights to help you navigate this constantly evolving landscape.
Canada’s labor market saw a decline of 66,000 jobs (-0.3%) in August 2025, driven mainly by part-time losses, as students return to campus, pushing the national unemployment rate to 7.1% [1]. In Quebec, unemployment rose to 6.0%, indicating a modest tightening of the local labor market.
Historical analysis in the Montreal market shows that similar rises in unemployment correlate with slower sales velocity in premium neighborhoods. Data from 2022–2023 indicate that areas experiencing 0.5–0.7-point unemployment upticks saw residential sales decrease by 3–5% in the following quarter, with price growth moderating in line with buyer caution.
Even modest labor market shifts can influence transaction timing and market liquidity in high-value segments.
Approximately 60% of Canadian mortgages are due for renewal in 2025-2026, with many homeowners facing higher rates according to recent Bank of Canada report [2]. Lenders are responding by tightening credit conditions, making pre-approved financing a crucial factor for buyers.
This combination of rising payments and stricter lending tends to slow market activity, particularly in higher-end segments where buyers rely on precise financing. Traditionally when large renewal waves coincide with cautious lending, property turnover can stall for several months, and price growth often softens.
For Montreal’s most sought after neighborhoods, these factors are likely shaping the pace and competitiveness of transactions this fall.
In August 2025, the Greater Montreal Area recorded 3,330 residential sales, marking a 12% increase compared to August 2024. This sustained upward trend reflects a robust market, with sales rising for the 20th consecutive month.[3]
The median price for single-family homes reached $625,000 in July 2025, a 7% increase from the same month in 2024. Condominiums saw a 3% rise, bringing their median price to $425,000, while plexes experienced an 8% increase, reaching a median price of $815,000.
Comparing June to July 2025, the Montreal CMA observed a 2% increase in median prices across all property types, indicating a steady upward trajectory in home values[4].
Despite broader economic uncertainties, the Greater Montreal market’s resilience is evident. The combination of sustained demand and limited inventory continues to favor sellers, particularly in sought-after neighborhoods. However, sellers should be mindful of upcoming new developments that may influence market dynamics in the near term.
Montreal’s rental market shows easing pressures, with average rents down 2% year-over-year to $1,971[5]. For sellers of multi-unit properties, this trend may influence pricing strategy or timing, while investors may find opportunities in rental acquisitions with potential for value-add improvements.
Based on current employment, credit, and housing trends, Greater Montreal’s market is expected to remain resilient through fall 2025, with moderate price growth of 2–3% in the coming months.
Buyer activity may be more selective due to tighter mortgage conditions, while limited inventory in premium neighborhoods could sustain competitiveness.
New developments and easing rental pressures suggest targeted opportunities for sellers and investors, highlighting which market segments are likely to remain active this season.
For a personalized view of how these trends may impact your property or investment strategy, contact Rola Hamdan. I offer a complimentary, tailored market report and a mortgage and real estate evaluation to help you make informed decisions this season.
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[1] Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, August 2025
[2] Bank of Canada 2025 Financial Stability Report
[3] QPAREB, Monthly Statistics, August 2025
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