Montreal’s housing market is sharply divided this spring. In residential neighborhoods, open houses are drawing crowds, bidding wars are common, and houses often sell above asking price. Meanwhile, downtown condos – particularly high-end units – are sitting on the market longer than sellers expected. For buyers and sellers, the experience depends entirely on property type and location. Joëlle Bitar, a broker who since 2007 has managed nearly 100 properties at a time across Montreal, the South Shore, and the North Shore, sees a clear split. Houses and plexes (duplexes, triplexes, etc.) are attracting multiple offers, while downtown condos are seeing...