Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick and, for a second straight year, MoneySense's number-one place to buy real estate in Canada (2026 ranking). Payotte lists a single verified professional per trade for the whole city — real estate broker, mortgage broker, home inspector, real estate lawyer and appraiser — chosen on public, verifiable data, never on a paid placement.
Sector professionals
| Profession | Expert | Google rating | Reviews | Score /100 | Status | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | Kevin Hollohan | 4.9 | 115 | 79 | Verified | View profile |
| Mortgage Broker | Ryan Cain | 5 | 69 | 53 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
| Home Inspector | Mike Strong | 5 | 29 | 72 | Verified | View profile |
| Real Estate Lawyer | Drew L. Simpson | 5 | 25 | 82 | Verified | View profile |
| Certified Appraiser | Andrew « Andy » Leech, CRA | 0 | 0 | 62 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
Every expert is scored out of 100 — Google reviews (35), experience (30), active provincial licence (15), local presence (15), bonus (5). No placement can be bought. Our methodology
Real estate market data
Figures for the board's Fredericton and Region district as a whole. In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the board's Fredericton and Region district stood at $364,400, up 4.4% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $384,586 (+13.5% year over year). By property type: single-family $367,300 (+4.6%), one-storey $364,300 (+4.7%), two-storey $373,000 (+4.5%), and apartment $293,500 (−1.9%). There were 159 sales during the month, 9.1% fewer than a year earlier. With 4.7 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 28 days to sell. Over five years, prices are up 74%.
Source: New Brunswick REALTORS® du Nouveau-Brunswick (NBREB) / ACI, September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which real estate professionals does Payotte recommend in Fredericton?
In Fredericton, Payotte selects one independent professional per trade, scored on public data (Google reviews, active licence on the regulator's register, genuine local presence) — no ads, no commissions, no paid placement. Current selections (verified on June 8, 2026): Real Estate Broker — Kevin Hollohan; Mortgage Broker — Ryan Cain; Home Inspector — Mike Strong; Real Estate Lawyer — Drew L. Simpson; Certified Appraiser — Andrew « Andy » Leech, CRA.
Why is Fredericton ranked Canada's best place to buy real estate?
MoneySense and Zoocasa ranked Fredericton first in Canada for a second consecutive year (2026 ranking), citing affordability relative to local incomes and steady, predictable value growth. A compact provincial capital with a university, a large public-sector workforce and short commutes, Fredericton draws first-time buyers and relocating families alike — which is why a verified local broker and appraiser matter when homes move quickly. (MoneySense / Zoocasa.)
Why list only one expert per profession instead of a directory?
Because a long list forces you to choose with no criteria. We score every professional out of 100 points — verified Google reviews, experience, an active licence, local track record and individual distinctions — and publish only the highest-rated for Fredericton. The service is free, independent, with no advertising and no commission.
Are the experts' licences in Fredericton verified?
Yes. Before publishing, we confirm each professional's active status on the relevant register: the real estate broker and the mortgage broker with the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (FCNB), the home inspector with CAHPI, the lawyer with the Law Society of New Brunswick, and the appraiser with the AIC (Appraisal Institute of Canada).