Quebec Housing Markets Face Persistent Pressure Early 2026
Quebec's Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, and Drummondville RMRs experienced continued market pressure in early 2026. Low inventory limited sales activity, though Sherbrooke saw a transactional increase.
The Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) has released its first-quarter 2026 residential statistics for the metropolitan areas (RMR) of Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, and Drummondville. The report indicates that a persistent shortage of available properties continued to constrain the market, impacting access to homeownership amid sustained demand.
While the number of properties listed for sale saw a slight increase in Trois-Rivières and Drummondville, a return to more balanced market conditions is expected to take time. In the Sherbrooke RMR, 616 residential sales were recorded, a 6% year-over-year increase. However, the number of active listings fell by 9% to 707, leaving inventory 37% below its 10-year historical average.
This scarcity supported seller advantage in Sherbrooke, maintaining competitive conditions. Median prices continued to rise: 6% for single-family homes, 10% for plexes, and 11% for condominiums. Properties sold quickly, with single-family homes taking an average of 37 days to sell.
In Trois-Rivières, transactions decreased by 6% to 375 sales. Despite a 7% rise in active listings to 338, the region faces a significant inventory shortage, with stock levels still 41% below the historical average. This led to continued price acceleration, with median prices rising 6% for single-family homes, 9% for condominiums, and 27% for plexes.
Drummondville recorded 254 residential transactions, a 4% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. However, the number of active listings increased by 10%, signaling a potential market rebalancing after four consecutive quarters of decline. Prices still saw upward pressure, with median single-family home prices increasing by 8% and plex prices by 14%.