What is the average home price in Greater Moncton in April 2026?

The average sale price in Greater Moncton in April 2026 was $375,140, essentially flat year-over-year (down 0.4%). The median sale price was $355,000, up 0.9% from April 2025. The MLS HPI Composite benchmark price — which controls for the mix of homes selling — was $385,800, up 6.4% year-over-year.

How many homes are for sale in Greater Moncton right now?

There were 1,249 active residential listings on the MLS in Greater Moncton at the end of April 2026, up 2.9% from April 2025 and up 44.9% from April 2024. New listings hit 560 in April — the highest April figure in over a decade.

What is happening with condo prices in Moncton?

The MLS HPI apartment/condo benchmark price in Greater Moncton was $274,900 in April 2026, down 13.1% from one month earlier and down 23.3% year-over-year. The condo segment is going through a notable correction driven by elevated inventory, while single detached and semi-detached homes continue to appreciate.

How long does it take to sell a home in Moncton in 2026?

The median days on market in Greater Moncton was 33 days in April 2026, up from 31 days in April 2025 and 26 days in April 2024. The sale-to-list price ratio was 97.4%, meaning the average home sold for about 2.6% below its asking price.

How does the 3% total commission model work?

Richard charges a total commission of 3% on the sale price of your home — covering both the listing agent (Richard) and the buyer's agent. Most agents in Greater Moncton charge 4–5% total. On a $400,000 home, that difference saves you $8,000–$12,000 at closing — with no reduction in service, marketing, or representation.

Is the service any different at 3% compared to a traditional agent?

No. Richard's 3% model includes everything a traditional full-service agent provides: professional photography, MLS® listing, staging consultation, offer negotiation, open house coordination, and full support through to closing day. What changes is the fee — not the quality of service. Richard has a 5.00-star rating on RankMyAgent across 22 verified reviews to back that up.

Are there any hidden fees beyond the 3% commission?

No hidden fees. The 3% total commission is the complete cost of Richard's representation. Separate closing costs you'll budget for include New Brunswick's land transfer tax (1% of purchase price), legal fees ($1,500–$2,000), and a home inspection ($500–$700) — but these are standard costs on any transaction, not additional charges from Richard.

How much can I save compared to a traditional 5% commission?

The savings scale with your home's value. At $400,000, you save $8,000. At $500,000, you save $10,000. At $600,000, you save $12,000. In 2025 alone, 3 Percent Realty Atlantic Inc. saved New Brunswick home sellers more than $1 million in commissions combined, compared to traditional brokerage rates.

What's included in Richard's listing service?

Richard's full-service listing covers: a free home valuation based on real MLS® data, professional photography, MLS® listing with maximum exposure, targeted social media marketing, staging consultation, open house coordination, offer review and negotiation, and complete guidance from listing day through to closing. Everything is included in the 3% total commission — no add-ons required.

How do I find out what my Moncton home is worth?

Richard offers a free, no-obligation home valuation based on current local MLS® data — not an automated algorithm. To get started, contact Richard at 506-802-8805 or Richard@Wontorra.com. He serves homeowners throughout Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, and Shediac.

When is the best time to sell a home in Moncton?

The spring market (March–June) is typically the strongest in Greater Moncton, with the most active buyers and the highest likelihood of multiple offers on well-priced homes. The fall market (September–November) is also solid, with serious buyers who weren't ready in spring. Summer and winter tend to be slower, but a well-priced, well-presented home can sell in any season.

What are the steps to buying a home in Moncton?

The core steps are: (1) Get pre-approved with a mortgage broker to confirm your budget. (2) Define your priorities — neighbourhood, school zone, commute, lot size. (3) View homes and make an offer — Richard prepares a competitive offer strategy based on current market conditions. (4) Complete a home inspection ($500–$700). (5) Close — budget for NB land transfer tax (1%), legal fees ($1,500–$2,000), and title insurance. Richard walks you through every step.

What are typical closing costs when buying in Moncton?

Budget 2–4% of the purchase price beyond your down payment. On a $400,000 home, expect: New Brunswick land transfer tax (~$4,000), legal fees ($1,500–$2,000), home inspection ($500–$700), title insurance ($200–$400). If your down payment is under 20%, add CMHC mortgage insurance premiums. Richard provides a personalized closing cost estimate before you make any offer.

Does a buyer pay Richard's commission?

No. As a buyer, you pay nothing directly to Richard. The buyer's agent commission is paid by the seller out of the total commission on the sale. Working with Richard as your buyer's agent costs you nothing — but gives you 16+ years of local market expertise and full representation through the entire purchase process.

Is it a good time to buy a home in Moncton in 2026?

For most buyers, yes. Moncton continues to benefit from strong population growth, inter-provincial migration, and prices that remain far below most Canadian metros — averaging around $386,000 compared to $1.1M+ in Toronto. With the Bank of Canada's overnight rate forecast around 2.25% through 2026, mortgage rates are more accessible than in 2023–2024. If you plan to stay for 3+ years, buying in Moncton now is generally a sound financial decision.

What is the average home price in Moncton in 2026?

The average sale price for a home in Moncton was approximately $386,000 in 2025, up about 2.4% year-over-year. RE/MAX projects a further 2.7% increase through 2026. Dieppe averages slightly higher at $465,000–$490,000, Riverview at $420,000–$450,000, and Shediac at a median of $479,000 — reflecting coastal demand and waterfront properties in the mix.

How does Moncton compare to other Canadian real estate markets?

Moncton is one of the most affordable mid-sized cities in Canada. A home that costs over $1.1 million in Toronto or $900,000 in Halifax lists for around $386,000 in Moncton. Combined with strong population growth — Greater Moncton added approximately 27,000 residents between 2021 and 2024 — Moncton offers a rare combination of affordability and genuine demand-side momentum.

How competitive is the Moncton housing market right now?

The spring market (March–June) is the most competitive period, with well-priced homes in desirable neighbourhoods sometimes receiving multiple offers within days of listing. The fall and winter markets tend to offer more negotiating room for buyers. Typical days on market in spring sits between 14–30 days for well-priced properties. Richard monitors active market conditions weekly and provides clients with realistic expectations based on current data — not generalizations.

Who is Richard Wontorra and what is his experience?

Richard Wontorra is a licensed REALTOR® with 16+ years of experience and more than 200 homes sold across Ontario and New Brunswick. He is affiliated with 3 Percent Realty Atlantic Inc., located at 1888 Mountain Road, Suite 2, Moncton, NB. In 2025, he was awarded the President's Platinum Club Award — one of the highest distinctions within the 3 Percent Realty national network — for exceptional sales volume and client service.

What areas does Richard serve?

Richard serves buyers and sellers throughout Greater Moncton — including the City of Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, and Shediac. He is based at 1888 Mountain Road, Suite 2, Moncton, NB E1G 1A9 and can be reached at 506-802-8805 or Richard@Wontorra.com.

Where can I read reviews of Richard Wontorra?

Richard holds a 5.00-star rating across 22 verified reviews on RankMyAgent — one of Canada's leading real estate review platforms. You can read all verified client reviews at rankmyagent.com/richard-wontorra.

Greater Moncton Market Update · April 2026

Greater Moncton Real Estate Market Update — April 2026

Q: Is Greater Moncton a buyer's or seller's market in April 2026?

Greater Moncton is in a balanced market in April 2026, with 4.6 months of inventory. Below 4 months typically signals a seller's market, 4 to 6 months is balanced, and above 6 months tilts toward buyers. This is the first sustained stretch in balanced territory since 2019.

Inventory keeps building, sales are softer, but home values are holding firm. Here’s what the April 2026 numbers mean for buyers and sellers across Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview.

By Richard Wontorra, REALTOR® · 3 Percent Realty Atlantic Inc. · Published May 2026

The Headline

April 2026 marked the strongest month for new listings in Greater Moncton in over a decade — 560 homes hit the market, up 9.4% from April 2025 and up 21.2% from April 2024. At the same time, sales pulled back to 273 units, down 10.5% year-over-year. Months of inventory rose to 4.6, up from 4.0 a year ago and well above the 2.9 we saw in April 2024.

On paper, that looks like a market cooling. But here’s the part most headlines miss: the MLS® HPI Composite benchmark price — the truest measure of underlying home values — climbed to $385,800, up 6.4% from this time last year. Average sale price held essentially flat at $375,140, and the median sale price actually nudged up 0.9% to $355,000.

Translation: Greater Moncton is rebalancing without a price collapse. Buyers have more choice. Sellers haven’t lost ground. That’s a healthier market than we’ve had in a long time.

HPI Benchmark Price

$385,800

Greater Moncton composite — up 6.4% year-over-year, despite softer sales activity

April 2026 Snapshot at a Glance

Here’s how April 2026 stacks up against the past two years across the metrics that actually matter.

Metric	April 2026	vs Apr 2025	vs Apr 2024
Sales (units)	273	−10.5%	−8.1%
Dollar volume	$102.4M	−10.9%	−8.5%
New listings	560	+9.4%	+21.2%
Active listings	1,249	+2.9%	+44.9%
Months of inventory	4.6	4.0 last yr	2.9 in 2024
Average sale price	$375,140	−0.4%	−0.5%
Median sale price	$355,000	+0.9%	0.0%
HPI Composite benchmark	$385,800	+6.4%	+1.3%
Sale-to-list ratio	97.4%	97.0% last yr	99.8% in 2024
Median days on market	33	31 last yr	26 in 2024

Source: New Brunswick REALTORS® du Nouveau Brunswick MLS® System, Moncton and Area April 2026 statistical package, prepared by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

What These Numbers Actually Mean

1. We are officially in a more balanced market

Months of inventory is the single best read on which side of the table holds the leverage. Below 4 months typically signals a seller’s market; 4 to 6 months is balanced; above 6 months tilts toward buyers.

At 4.6 months in April, Greater Moncton is now squarely in balanced territory — the first time we’ve sat here for an extended stretch since 2019. For the past five years, sellers have set the terms. That dynamic is genuinely shifting.

2. The price gap between average and HPI is the real story

Average sale price is down 0.4% year-over-year. HPI benchmark is up 6.4%. How can both be true at the same time?

The HPI controls for the mix of homes selling. Average price doesn’t. When buyers shift toward smaller or lower-priced properties — which they do during periods of higher inventory and softer demand — the average drops even though comparable homes are still appreciating. The 6.4% HPI gain is what your house is actually doing in value. The flat average is what the buyer pool is choosing.

3. The apartment segment is genuinely soft

This is the one area where I’d flag real caution. The HPI apartment benchmark sits at $274,900, down 13.1% just from last month and down 23.3% year-over-year. Single detached and semi-detached homes are still appreciating. Townhouses are flat. But the condo market is going through a real correction, driven by elevated inventory in that segment.

If you own a condo and you’ve been thinking about selling, pricing strategy matters more right now than it has in years. A CMA based on 2024 comps will overshoot the market today.

HPI Benchmark Prices by Property Type

The MLS® Home Price Index strips out the noise of which homes happened to sell this month and tracks what comparable properties are actually worth. Here’s where each property type sits in April 2026.

Property type	Benchmark	vs 1 mo ago	vs 12 mo ago
Single detached	$397,800	−1.7%	+7.0%
Semi-detached	$364,700	−2.7%	+3.6%
Townhouse	$230,500	−0.7%	−0.7%
Apartment / condo	$274,900	−13.1%	−23.3%
Composite (all)	$385,800	−1.7%	+6.4%

Source: MLS® Home Price Index, Moncton and Area, April 2026.

If You’re Thinking About Selling

The 2021–2023 playbook of “list it and watch it sell in five days over asking” is over. In a balanced market, three things separate homes that sell from homes that sit:

Pricing right from day one. The sale-to-list ratio is 97.4%, meaning the average seller is taking roughly 2.6% off their asking price. Overpricing now means longer days on market and eventual price reductions — which buyers absolutely notice.
Presentation matters again. Median days on market is 33, up from 26 two years ago. Buyers have time to be picky. Professional photography, decluttering, and minor staging are no longer optional.
Marketing reach is non-negotiable. With 1,249 active listings competing for attention, your home needs to show up in front of every qualified buyer — including out-of-province movers, who continue to be a meaningful share of the Moncton buyer pool.

The good news: prices are holding. If you list smart, your home still sells in a reasonable timeframe at a strong number. This isn’t 2008. It’s just a market where strategy actually matters again.

If You’re Thinking About Buying

This is the most negotiating room buyers have had in Greater Moncton in five years. With 4.6 months of inventory and 33 median days on market, you no longer have to make blind, conditionless, over-asking offers to compete.

Conditions are back on the table. Home inspection, financing, and even property condition disclosures are reasonable to negotiate again.
Price negotiation is back. The 97.4% sale-to-list ratio means there’s room. It’s not unlimited — quality homes priced correctly still go close to asking — but the auction-style chaos is over.
Selection is real. With more than 1,200 active listings, you can actually be choosy about neighbourhood, layout, and condition rather than buying whatever you can get.

If you’ve been waiting for a more reasonable buying environment, this is what one looks like. The caveat: interest rates remain the wild card. The April 16 CREA national release flagged that fixed mortgage rates jumped mid-March on inflation data, and that’s keeping some buyers on the sidelines through what is normally the most active stretch of the year.

Year-to-Date Through April 2026

Stepping back from the single-month view, here’s how 2026 is shaping up so far across Greater Moncton:

895 sales year-to-date — down 4.0% from the same period in 2025, but only 1.3% below 2024.
$339 million in total dollar volume — down 5.2% year-over-year.
1,672 new listings — down 1.4% from 2025 but up 18.2% from 2024.
4.9 months of inventory on a year-to-date basis — clearly balanced territory.
Average price $378,820 (down 1.3% YoY) and median $362,500 (up 0.7% YoY).

Taken together: 2026 is shaping up as a year of steady volume at stable prices, with more breathing room for everyone. Not a boom, not a bust — a working market.

The Bottom Line

Greater Moncton is in transition. After five years of one-sided seller’s market conditions, we’re settling into something that more closely resembles a normal, functional housing market — one where pricing strategy matters, where buyers can do due diligence, and where home values are still appreciating in a sustainable 5–7% range.

If you’re trying to make a decision about your specific property or your specific buying situation, the headline numbers are a starting point — not an answer. What matters is your neighbourhood, your property type, your timeline, and your goals.

That’s the conversation worth having.

Thinking of buying or selling in Greater Moncton?

Numbers tell part of the story — but your situation is unique. With 16 years in the Greater Moncton market and a 3% commission structure that keeps more money in your pocket, I can give you a straight answer on what these trends mean for your home, your timing, and your bottom line.

Richard Wontorra, REALTOR®

3 Percent Realty Atlantic Inc. · President’s Platinum Award

Call/text: 506-802-8805 · Web: wontorra.com

Data source: All statistics drawn from the New Brunswick REALTORS® du Nouveau Brunswick MLS® System, Moncton and Area April 2026 statistical package, prepared by the Canadian Real Estate Association. The MLS® HPI is a benchmark price index, not an average — it tracks the price of a typical home of a given type in a given area, controlling for differences in size, age, and features.