You now have more options than you did in recent years when buying a home in New Brunswick. The latest data from the New Brunswick REALTORS shows active residential listings reached 4,124 units at the end of July 2026. This marks a 5.3 percent increase from last year and the highest level for July in over five years.

Saint John and Regional Sales Breakdown

While inventory grows, overall sales activity experienced a slight dip. Buyers purchased 970 homes through the MLS System in July, an 8.7 percent decrease compared to July 2025.

Source: New Brunswick REALTORS

Saint John saw a notable shift. Home sales in the Saint John region dropped 12.5 percent year over year. Fredericton recorded a 15.1 percent decline, and Greater Moncton saw a 5.1 percent decrease. Meanwhile, the Northern and Valley Regions posted a 1.1 percent increase in sales.

Prices Remain Strong Across New Brunswick

Despite fewer sales, home prices continue to rise. The overall MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price hit $344,000 in July. This represents a 6.7 percent increase from the previous year.

Source: New Brunswick REALTORS

Single family homes reached a benchmark price of $345,500. Townhouses saw the most significant jump, climbing 17.8 percent to $275,100. Apartment prices took a different path, falling 3.6 percent to $277,100.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

Justin Morehouse, Chair of the New Brunswick REALTORS, notes the market shows encouraging stability. He points out that buyers benefit from a broad selection of homes as overall inventory sits at its highest level since fall 2019.

Morehouse states, ‘Prices have remained remarkably resilient, supported by strength across most housing types and particularly strong gains in the townhouse segment. Looking ahead, efforts to support housing development are also gaining momentum, with more than $8.84 million in federal, provincial and municipal funding being invested in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure in Harvey, Sussex, St. Stephen and Grand Lake.’

These infrastructure projects expand municipal capacity and support new housing. Morehouse adds that well informed buyers and sellers are in a strong position to make their next moves.

The province currently has 4.3 months of inventory. This number is up from 3.7 months last year but remains below the long run average of 4.6 months.

Source: New Brunswick REALTORS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current benchmark home price in New Brunswick?

The benchmark home price in New Brunswick is $344,000 as of July 2026.

Are home sales increasing or decreasing in Saint John?

Home sales in Saint John decreased by 12.5 percent in July 2026 compared to the previous year.

Is there a good supply of homes on the market right now?

Yes. Active residential listings reached their highest July level in over five years, giving buyers more options.