Home sales in the Montreal census metropolitan area decline nearly seven per cent in May compared with the same month last year, according to local real-estate board reporting cited by multiple outlets. In May, 4,623 residential properties change hands, down from 4,962 in May 2025. The reported decrease comes as median home prices continue to rise, suggesting the market is shifting while affordability remains under pressure. One outlet attributes the softer demand to broader economic factors, including higher unemployment and slower population growth, which weigh on buyers’ ability and willingness to purchase homes. Another report notes that inventory levels are higher than in recent periods, which can increase choice for buyers even as overall sales volume drops. Taken together, the coverage indicates a market with fewer transactions but continued price strength, alongside economic headwinds affecting demand. The reports use the same general geographic area and month, focusing on year-over-year changes in sales activity and highlighting ongoing price increases.