Owning in 2026 is no longer about buying the biggest place the bank will approve. A true homeowner mindset treats money as energy, your home as a tool, and your life as the main project, helping Montreal buyers, investors, families and downsizers choose properties that support how they actually want to live.

Montreal’s housing market in 2026 is shaping up to be quietly interesting: not a boom, not a crash, but a slow, calculated re‑awakening. Economists and major brokerages alike see a year where serious buyers come back, prices edge up modestly, and the best neighbourhoods keep seeing solid, selective transactions.​

In real estate brokerage, it’s perfectly normal to pay commissions or referral fees, as long as the service truly enriches your transaction. Make sure any fee brings real expertise or added value to your deal. If you’re unsure what you’re paying for, ask your broker to explain. Choosing to pay a fair price for genuine professional support can make all the difference in your homebuying success