Every month, Kris Ramotar breaks down what’s actually happening in the local market so buyers and sellers can make confident, informed decisions, not emotional ones.

With over 150 families helped, Kris works with

• First-time home buyers

• Downsizers & upsizers

• Retirees

• Families relocating to or within Windsor-Essex County

Let’s break down the numbers and what they really mean for you.

December 2025 Windsor-Essex Housing Market Stats (Homes)

Residential Listings Snapshot

• 445 homes listed on MLS

• 259 homes sold

• Average sale price: ~$530,000

• Median sale price: $477,500

• Expired listings: ~300

• Cancelled listings: 278

• Average days on market: 35 days

What This Tells Us

December is traditionally slower, and this year was no different. Many families were

• In holiday mode

• Traveling

• Waiting until the new year to make decisions

Homes are selling, just not at peak seasonal speed.

Windsor-Essex Condo Market: December Breakdown

Condo Market Stats

• 53 condos listed

• 21 condos sold

• Average sale price: ~$402,000

• Median sale price: $360,000

• Expired condo listings: 54

• Cancelled condos: 31

• Average days on market: 45 days

Condo Market Insight

Condos are taking longer to sell than freehold homes, which means:

• Buyers have more negotiating power

• Pricing and presentation matter more than ever

Why the Market Feels Slow (And Why That’s Normal)

This slowdown has less to do with fear and more to do with timing.

December and early January are typically:

• Vacation heavy

• Family-focused

• Low-urgency months

Kris expects:

• More listings late January

• Increased activity February through May

• A busier 2026 compared to 2025

What Kris Predicts for 2026 Windsor-Essex Real Estate

 Stability Over Chaos

Kris doesn’t foresee market “craziness.” Instead, expect:

• A steady and stable market

• Continued buyer confidence as interest rates stabilize

• Competition for well-priced, well-located, move-in-ready homes

Yes Bidding Wars Will Still Happen

But only when a home checks all the boxes:

• Great location

• Clean & turnkey

• Priced realistically

• Shows well

Advice for Sellers: How to Win in This Market

If you’re thinking, “Should I sell my home in Windsor?”  Here’s Kris’s honest advice:

Sellers Who Succeed:

• Price aggressively from day one

• Prepare the home properly

• Understand neighborhood competition

• Avoid “chasing the market.”

Important Question to Ask Yourself:

If you don’t have to move, should you?
Sometimes renovating or refinancing is a better move than selling, especially if it keeps kids in the same schools or avoids lifestyle disruption.

Advice for Buyers: What to Expect Moving Forward

Buyers should be prepared for:

• Competition on desirable homes

• Fewer bidding wars overall, but intense ones on the best properties

• More confidence than the uncertainty felt earlier in 2025

This is a market where strategy matters more than speed.

Why Choosing the Right Local Realtor Matters

Kris is very clear on this:

A strong agent should:

• Show you real data

• Be honest (even when it’s uncomfortable)

• Invest money into marketing your home

• Prove results with case studies

• Have a consistent sales track record

If an agent can’t clearly explain how they’ll protect and market your largest financial asset, that’s a red flag.

Final Thoughts from Kris Ramotar

Real estate is not about hype.
It’s about:

• Facts

• Timing

• Preparation

• Honest guidance

When families work with the right local professional, decisions become clearer and far less stressful.

If you're thinking of buying or selling, or even just planning ahead, reach out anytime.
I would love to guide you.

Kris Ramotar
Windsor Ontario & Essex County Realtor
Helping families move with confidence