Richard Wontorra | February 13, 2026
If you’ve been following the Greater Moncton real estate headlines over the last few years, you’re used to hearing words like “frenzy,” “bidding wars,” and “historic lows”. But as we kick off 2026, the conversation is changing.
January’s data reveals a market that is finally catching its breath. Whether you are looking to sell your family home or finally break into the market as a buyer, here is what you need to know about the current state of Moncton real estate.
The most striking trend this month isn’t how much homes are selling for, but how many are available.
Active Listings are Up: We saw a 10.9% jump in available homes compared to this time last year, with 949 properties currently on the market.
A “Balanced” Inventory: For the first time in a long time, we have 5.2 months of inventory. In real estate terms, a 5-to-6 month supply is considered a “balanced market”—meaning neither buyers nor sellers have an overwhelming advantage.
Stable Prices: The median price for a home in Greater Moncton sat at $360,000, a modest 0.8% increase year-over-year.
You might notice that the average home price dipped by 5.6%. While that might sound alarming to a homeowner, the median price actually went up.
What does this mean? It suggests that we are seeing fewer “ultra-luxury” sales than we did last January, which often skews the average downward. The fact that the median price is holding steady (and slightly rising) is a sign that the fundamental value of a typical Moncton home remains very strong.
The market can look very different depending on where you live. Here is a quick look at the January 2026 activity across our three core regions:
| Area | Sales Activity | Median Price | Days on Market |
| Moncton (City) | 66 sales | $386,250 | 70 days |
| Dieppe | 21 sales | $415,000 | 84 days |
| Riverview | 27 sales | $389,000 | 58 days |
If you are Selling:
The days of putting a sign in the yard and having ten offers by dinner are largely behind us. With the median time to sell now at 67 days, you need a strategic approach. Proper staging, professional photography, and—most importantly—accurate pricing are what will make your home stand out in a more crowded field.
If you are Buying:
Breathe. You finally have breathing room. With inventory up nearly 11%, you have more choices and more power to negotiate items like home inspections or financing conditions that might have been impossible to include a few years ago.
January is historically a quiet month for real estate in New Brunswick, but these numbers point toward a healthy, sustainable spring season. We are moving away from the “survival” mode of the pandemic years and toward a market that rewards careful planning and long-term value.
Thinking about making a move this spring? Let’s chat about how these new “balanced” conditions affect your specific neighborhood.
Source: Moncton and Area Residential Market Activity and MLS® Home Price Index Report, January 2026.
