The numbers tell one story. We explain what they really mean for West Island homeowners.
Every quarter, we analyze the latest market data, identify the trends that matter, and explain what they mean for homeowners in Beaconsfield, Baie-D’Urfé, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Dorval, Senneville and across Montreal’s West Island.
West Island prices held. But the market underneath changed.
If you’ve been following the real estate headlines this year, you’ve probably come away with the impression that the housing market has settled into a period of stability.
Median prices haven’t moved much. Homes are taking roughly the same amount of time to sell. Interest rates have stabilized, and many headlines suggest the market is simply “normalizing.”
Technically, that’s true.
But if you’re a homeowner in Beaconsfield wondering whether this is the right time to sell, a buyer looking in Pointe-Claire, or a family considering a move to Kirkland or Baie-D’Urfé, those broad statistics don’t answer the questions that actually matter.
At Broady Windsor Group, we’ve always believed that real estate is local.
Not just Montreal.
Not just the West Island.
Sometimes not even an entire municipality.
Individual neighbourhoods, price ranges and property types can behave very differently, even when they’re only a few kilometres apart.
That’s why every quarter we publish the BW Street Journal.
Our goal isn’t simply to report the numbers. You can find statistics almost anywhere.
Our goal is to explain what those numbers actually mean for West Island homeowners.
After reviewing the first six months of 2026, one conclusion stood out above everything else.
This Isn’t One Market.
It’s several.
Some parts of the market remain remarkably resilient.
Others have slowed noticeably.
Some sellers continue receiving strong offers within days.
Others are watching their listings expire after months on the market.
The difference isn’t luck. Increasingly, it’s strategy.
Quick Summary
Here’s what you need to know.
West Island Single-Family Homes
Median price increased from $770,000 to $780,000, a gain of approximately 1%.
Median Days on Market remained unchanged at 42 days.
Total sales declined from 980 to 787, a drop of nearly 20%.
Buyers are still purchasing homes, but they’re becoming significantly more selective.
West Island Condos
Median price increased from $440,000 to $459,000.
Sales increased by approximately 9%.
Inventory rose sharply, giving buyers considerably more choice.
Montreal Condos
Median prices remained flat.
Sales declined.
Inventory increased substantially.
Compared to Montreal overall, the West Island condo market outperformed.
Our Biggest Takeaway
The market isn’t weak.
The market isn’t hot.
The market is selective.
Today’s buyers are rewarding value, quality and realistic pricing while quietly passing over homes that don’t meet their expectations.
That distinction is becoming more important every quarter.
West Island Single-Family Homes
Prices Held. Buyer Behaviour Changed.
At first glance, the overall market appears remarkably stable.
If median prices and days on market were the only statistics you looked at, you might conclude that very little changed.
But those numbers hide one of the most important shifts we’ve seen in several years.
Sales declined by almost 20 percent.
That isn’t because buyers disappeared.
It’s because buyers have become far more discerning.
We’re increasingly seeing two types of listings in today’s market:
Homes buyers are acting on.
Homes buyers are quietly passing on.
That second category has grown.
Homes that are well prepared, properly priced and located in desirable neighbourhoods continue to attract excellent interest.
Homes that are overpriced, poorly presented or offer less value than competing properties are taking longer to sell, requiring price adjustments, or leaving the market unsold.
The lesson is clear.
Pricing strategy has become more important than it has been in previous years.
The Under $1 Million Market
The under $1 million segment remains the largest portion of the West Island single-family market.
It also delivered one of the biggest surprises.
Sales declined significantly, while inventory changed very little.
That tells us this wasn’t a supply problem.
It was a buyer confidence and affordability story.
Many buyers paused rather than stretching beyond their comfort level.
At the same time, homes that represented good value continued to sell quickly.
The takeaway isn’t that demand disappeared.
It’s that buyers became much more selective about where they chose to spend their money.
The $1 Million to $2 Million Market
This segment produced one of the most interesting results in the entire report.
Despite all the uncertainty surrounding the market, sales actually increased in this segment which tells us that move up buyers are still looking for solid opportunities to get more space or better locations near top schools for their families.
Inventory actually declined, yet expired listings climbed substantially.
Those numbers tell a very specific story. Buyers remained active but simply became less willing to compromise.
Homes that were priced correctly sold while homes that weren’t, often became expired listings.
For sellers, that’s an important reminder that today’s market rewards realistic pricing and preparation. 2026 is not the year to be “testing” a higher price.
Luxury Homes Over $2 Million
Luxury sales certainly slowed but didn’t disappear.
Sales declined by one-third.
That wasn’t surprising. What did surprise us was inventory.
Many people (us included) expected luxury listings to climb throughout the first half of the year compared to last. Instead, active listings increased only modestly, and expired listings were virtually unchanged.
Our interpretation is straightforward. Luxury buyers haven’t disappeared altogether but many are waiting on the sidelines for a good opportunity. They know the market no longer favours sellers and they now have the upper hand in many instances,
The homes that truly stand out continue to attract attention but they must be priced well to move. Everything else faces much greater competition and often gets views, but no offers.
Four West Island Markets Worth Watching
One of the biggest mistakes we see homeowners make is assuming the entire West Island moves together.
It doesn’t.
Every municipality has its own supply and demand dynamics, price points and buyer profiles. That’s why relying on Montreal-wide headlines, or even West Island averages, can lead to poor decisions.
Here are four markets we’re watching particularly closely.
Beaconsfield
A Premium Market That Continues to Show Strength
Beaconsfield continues to be one of the strongest single-family markets in the West Island.
While sales declined compared to last year, inventory also fell, helping support values. In fact, the median sale price increased by almost 6%, approaching the $1 million mark.
Homes are taking only a few days longer to sell than they did last year, which tells us buyers are still very active when the right property comes to market.
Our Perspective
The Beaconsfield market continues to reward value and quality.
Turnkey homes in desirable neighbourhoods, continue to generate strong interest.
That said, buyers have become more disciplined. They’re willing to pay premium prices for exceptional homes, but they’re moving on when properties are overpriced or require significant updating (without the discounted asking price).
If you’re considering selling in Beaconsfield, pricing accurately from day one is becoming increasingly important.
Pointe-Claire
Buyers Are Taking Their Time
Pointe-Claire told a very different story.
Median prices softened modestly, sales declined nearly 20%, and the average time required to sell increased from 34 days to 52.
That’s a significant change.
Inventory barely moved, suggesting buyers weren’t overwhelmed with choice.
Instead, they simply became more deliberate in their decisions.
Our Perspective
Pointe-Claire remains one of the most desirable communities in the West Island because of its location, waterfront, commuter access and vibrant village atmosphere.
Demand hasn’t disappeared.
Buyers are simply expecting better value.
For sellers, presentation, staging and pricing have become more important than ever.
Kirkland
Quietly One of the Most Balanced Markets
Kirkland continues to be one of the healthiest and most balanced markets in the West Island.
Prices increased by approximately 5%.
Inventory declined.
Days on market remained remarkably stable.
Those are all signs of a market that’s functioning well.
Our Perspective
Kirkland continues to attract move-up families looking for larger homes, excellent schools and established neighbourhoods.
Although buyers are negotiating more than they did several years ago, demand remains healthy for homes that are updated, well maintained and priced realistically.
Baie-D’Urfé
A Small Market Where Every Listing Matters
Baie-D’Urfé remains one of the smallest and most unique housing markets in the West Island.
With fewer than 30 sales during the first half of each year, individual transactions can influence the statistics much more than in larger municipalities.
Inventory increased while sales declined.
Interestingly, the homes that did sell moved considerably faster than last year.
Our Perspective
This is a reminder that statistics alone never tell the entire story.
In Baie-D’Urfé, buyers continue to pursue exceptional properties.
However, with more inventory available than last year, sellers need to understand exactly how their home compares with competing listings before establishing a pricing strategy.
What About Dorval, Senneville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux and Pierrefonds-Roxboro?
Dorval remains attractive because of its convenient location and excellent transportation access.
Senneville continues to offer a niche luxury lifestyle with very limited inventory.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux and Pierrefonds-Roxboro remain important family-oriented communities with strong buyer demand.
As always, neighbourhood-level trends matter far more than municipal averages.
West Island Condo Market
A Pleasant Surprise
Condominiums performed better than many people expected during the first half of 2026.
The headline numbers are encouraging.
Prices increased as did the number of sales.
But there’s another important story developing.
Inventory increased by almost 40%.
Expired listings increased dramatically.
These two trends tell us buyers have considerably more choice than they did a year ago.
Our Perspective
The West Island condo market remains healthy.
However, sellers should not assume that every condo will attract immediate interest. 3 bedroom, larger condos in well managed buildings are still highly sought after by affluent downsizers who value space and a desirable location.
Presentation, pricing and marketing continue to separate successful sales from expired listings.
How Does That Compare With Montreal?
When we compare the West Island with the broader Montreal condo market, an interesting pattern emerges.
Across Montreal, prices remained flat.
Sales declined as buyers and investors moved away from small one bedroom condos
Inventory increased substantially.
Compared with those numbers, the West Island condo market clearly outperformed.
That’s another reminder that local knowledge matters.
Broad Montreal statistics rarely tell the complete story for homeowners in the West Island.
Looking Ahead: What We’re Watching This Fall
The first half of the year reinforced something we’ve been saying for several months.
This isn’t a declining market.
It’s a selective one.
Here are the three trends we’ll be watching closely this fall.
1. Luxury Activity After Labour Day
Last year, luxury activity accelerated after Labour Day.
We wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar pattern this year.
However, we don’t expect every luxury neighbourhood to perform equally.
Inventory levels will matter.
Areas such as South Beaconsfield currently have a relatively large selection of homes over $2 million. If that inventory remains elevated, buyers will continue to have negotiating power.
Neighbourhoods with tighter inventory may perform quite differently.
2. A Stronger Under $1 Million Market
We believe the under $1 million segment has the potential to regain momentum this fall.
Many sellers spent the first half of the year testing ambitious pricing.
As those homes return with more realistic expectations, we expect buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines to become more active.
Historically, September through November has been one of the busiest periods of the year in the West Island.
3. Better Opportunities for Buyers
One trend we’re watching closely is the growing number of cancelled and expired listings.
Many of these homes are likely to return with improved pricing, stronger presentation and more realistic marketing strategies.
We believe buyers will have more opportunities to negotiate than they have had over the past few years, particularly in segments where inventory continues to build.
Final Thoughts
Every quarter, we remind our clients that statistics don’t buy or sell homes.
People do.
And today’s buyers are behaving differently than they did even a year ago.
They’re more informed.
They’re more patient.
They’re comparing more properties before making decisions.
For homeowners in Beaconsfield, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Baie-D’Urfé, Dorval and across the West Island, that’s both a challenge and an opportunity.
The challenge is that pricing mistakes are less forgiving than they were during the pandemic years.
The opportunity is that well-prepared, well-priced homes continue to sell and often sell very well.
That’s why understanding your specific neighbourhood, price range and competition has never been more important.
If you’re considering buying or selling over the next 6 to 24 months, we’d be happy to prepare a personalized strategy plan for your home.
Because while the numbers tell one story…
We believe understanding what they mean is what leads to better decisions.
