What’s Happening in the Windsor Housing Market?
The average residential sale price in Windsor-Essex decreased by 3.31 per cent across all property types between 2025 and 2026, declining from $575,000 to $555,989. The number of sales decreased by 5.26 per cent over the same period, falling from 2,968 to 2,812. The number of listings also decreased by 3.42 per cent, from 7,948 to 7,676.
Looking ahead, average 2026 sale prices are expected to decrease by approximately two per cent below 2025 levels, while the number of sales is expected to decrease by about three per cent. According to Goran Todorovic, Broker of Record and Owner of REMAX Care Realty, some of this gap may be recovered before the end of the year, although likely not enough to finish above 2025 levels.
Windsor-Essex has transitioned into a balanced market and is expected to remain balanced through the remainder of the year. Buyers have more inventory to choose from and greater negotiating power, while homes are taking slightly longer to sell. Demand remains strongest in affordable price ranges. Compared with last year, inventory has improved, price growth has moderated, and overall market conditions have become more stable.
Mortgage qualification and affordability remain the primary barriers preventing more first-time buyers from entering the market.
The HST rebate has been beneficial but has primarily helped buyers who were already close to purchasing. The rebate has reduced upfront costs and increased interest in new construction, with more buyers asking questions about eligibility, particularly for townhomes and entry-level detached homes.
The greatest impact has been seen in entry-level new construction, including townhomes and detached homes in growing communities such as Lakeshore, LaSalle, and Amherstburg. Buyers have become more flexible when it comes to cosmetic updates, older homes, commute times, and neighbouring municipalities in order to remain within budget.
Multi-generational housing, secondary suites, and investment properties are gaining interest as buyers look for ways to improve affordability.
According to Goran Todorovic, the foreign buyer ban has had little impact on affordability or new construction development.
Frequently Asked Questions
How have home prices changed in Windsor-Essex?
The average residential sale price in Windsor-Essex decreased by 3.31 per cent between 2025 and 2026, declining from $575,000 to $555,989.
How have sales and listings changed in Windsor-Essex?
The number of sales decreased by 5.26 per cent, from 2,968 to 2,812, while the number of listings decreased by 3.42 per cent, from 7,948 to 7,676.
What is expected for Windsor-Essex home prices in 2026?
Average 2026 sale prices are expected to decrease by approximately 2 per cent below 2025 levels.
What is expected for home sales in Windsor-Essex in 2026?
The number of sales is projected to decrease by about 3 per cent. Some of that gap is expected to be recovered before year-end, although likely not enough to finish above 2025 levels.
What type of market is Windsor-Essex experiencing?
Windsor-Essex has transitioned into a balanced market and is expected to remain balanced through the remainder of the year. Buyers have more inventory to choose from and greater negotiating power, while homes are taking slightly longer to sell.
Where is demand strongest in the market?
Demand remains strongest in affordable price ranges, while overall market conditions have become more stable compared with last year.
What are the biggest barriers for first-time buyers?
Mortgage qualification and affordability remain the primary barriers preventing more first-time buyers from entering the market.
How is the HST rebate affecting the Windsor-Essex housing market?
According to Goran Todorovic, Broker of Record and Owner of REMAX Care Realty, the HST rebate has been beneficial but has primarily helped buyers who were already close to purchasing. It has reduced upfront costs and increased interest in new construction, particularly among buyers considering townhomes and entry-level detached homes.
Where is the HST rebate having the greatest impact?
The greatest impact has been seen in entry-level new construction, including townhomes and detached homes in growing communities such as Lakeshore, LaSalle and Amherstburg.
What compromises are buyers willing to make?
Buyers have become more flexible when it comes to cosmetic updates, older homes, commute times and neighbouring municipalities in order to remain within budget.
What housing trends are gaining momentum in Windsor-Essex?
Multi-generational housing, secondary suites and investment properties are attracting increased interest as buyers look for ways to improve affordability.
Has the foreign buyer ban affected affordability or new construction development?
According to Goran Todorovic, the foreign buyer ban has had little impact on affordability or new construction development.
