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Home/Real Estate/HOUSING INVENTORY SHORTAGE

Quebec City Home Prices to Jump 12% Amid Broader Canadian Housing Divergence

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Knox Reeves

housing inventory shortage · Apr 18, 2026

Quebec City Home Prices to Jump 12% Amid Broader Canadian Housing Divergence

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Quebec City home prices are set to rise by 12% by January 2026, according to a new forecast from Royal LePage. This projection is based on a strong first quarter in 2026, where aggregate home prices in the city jumped 10.7%, with single-family detached homes hitting $508,500 — a 11.1% increase. The city’s housing market is being driven by low inventory and rising demand.

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Runners who completed the Nanjing Xianlin Half Marathon are now eligible for housing subsidies of up to 100,000 yuan. The Qixia district government in Nanjing introduced the initiative to boost local property sales, offering discounts ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan based on race participation. The subsidies are valid only until May 31 and can be applied to 14 new housing developments in the district, where prices range from 22,000 to 52,000 yuan per square meter. Nanjing’s housing market is under pressure, with a stock-to-sales ratio of 34.8, one of the highest in the country. The city is not alone—Wuxi and other cities have also launched similar programs, offering discounts to marathon participants. The move targets a demographic with high purchasing power and education levels. But the practice has drawn criticism, with the General Administration of Sports of China calling it a distortion of the public welfare goals of mass fitness events.

This growth contrasts sharply with the ongoing slump in Toronto and Vancouver, where prices are expected to fall by 4.5% and 3.5%, respectively. The national average price increase is projected at just 1.0%, dragged down by the two priciest markets. Meanwhile, 10 of 12 major Canadian cities are expected to see average price increases, with Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina each rising by 4%.

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The average San Francisco home sold for nearly 90% over the asking price in March, according to Redfin. This price surge has pushed the city to the top of the U.S. housing market as the most expensive metro area. The mismatch between demand and supply is driven in part by artificial intelligence companies expanding and requiring in-person work. Housing inventory, however, is not keeping pace with this demand. A real estate agent with the Binnings Team at Christie’s San Francisco called San Francisco 'one of the best markets in the world.'

The narrowing price gap between Toronto and other Canadian cities is also evident. In 2022, the difference in aggregate home prices between Toronto and Montreal was $800,000. By the fourth quarter of 2025, it had fallen to $440,000 and dropped further to $375,000 in the first quarter of 2026.

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Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper notes that buyers in more affordable Canadian markets are moving forward despite geopolitical tensions, including the U.S.-Iran conflict and U.S. tariff threats. In these regions, buyers are focusing on stable employment and reasonable mortgage rates, bypassing the uncertainty that has stalled activity in Toronto and Vancouver.

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Frederick County Public Schools will receive $63 million for infrastructure updates and new construction, as part of a $500 million budget request fully funded by the county’s $1.14 billion proposal. The county plans to build Linganore Creek Elementary School and renovate Hillcrest and Twin Ridge Elementary Schools, addressing the dual challenges of growing student enrollment and aging facilities. The budget also allocates $3 million for senior housing and aims to expand affordable housing by reviewing policies that limit housing diversity. Frederick County will need 31,000 new housing units by 2035, with 10,000 of those designated for low-income residents. The proposal includes a pilot program to help families enroll four-year-olds in private kindergarten and supports immigrant communities through partnerships with local nonprofits.

Soper said the main challenges in these markets remain inventory shortages and multiple-offer scenarios — issues that have persisted even as global trade tensions have flared.

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The average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.12% as of April 16, 2026, up from 5.75% on March 2, 2026. The average 15-year mortgage rate is 5.50% and the average 30-year refinance rate is 6.61%. The median 15-year refinance rate is 5.72%. These increases are driven by the 10-year Treasury yield, which drives mortgage rates. The 10-year Treasury yield moves in response to rising inflation expectations. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts inflation will reach 4% by theend of 2026, up from an original forecast of 3.2%. Geopolitical tensions have increased oil prices, which has pushed inflation higher than previously expected. Because of these inflation risks, the Mortgage Bankers Association has removed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The average 30-year mortgage rate is projected to reach 6.2% by the end of 2026.

Buyers in Quebec City and similar markets are acting on the belief that prices are likely to rise again, and they are using that as a signal to enter the market now.

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A $230,000 change order has expanded repairs on the Southeast Transmission waterline near the 10th and Commercial sinkhole, turning what was a defined project into a three-phase response. The City Commission’s approval means funds are now redirected to address structural instability that was not part of the original plan. City Manager Trey Cocking confirmed the sinkhole has fundamentally altered the project’s scope, forcing engineers to treat it as an evolving threat rather than a contained fix. This shift pulls focus and budget from other city priorities, including planned upgrades to the DeBauge Sports Complex and the upcoming Street Rehab project set to begin later this summer. The Southeast Transmission project was meant to conclude this year, but the added phase delays completion. Resources and planning bandwidth are now tied to reactive repairs rather than forward-looking development. The change order reflects a broader pattern: when underground infrastructure fails, public spending pivots from growth to containment. For residents, that means promised improvements — from water reliability to road quality — are no longer on fixed schedules. The sinkhole did not just break ground. It broke the timeline.

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