Almost Two Homes Came Off the Market Unsold for Every One That Sold in Windsor Essex This October

So far in October 2026, 119 homes sold across Windsor Essex County while 213 came off the market without selling. Here is what that means for your family, in plain language.

For every home that sold so far this October in Windsor Essex County, almost two came off the market without selling. 378 homes were put up for sale. 119 sold. 213 expired or were cancelled. If you are thinking about selling your home or condo this fall in Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, or Chatham, that gap matters more than any price you will hear today.

I'm Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty, operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate. I've lived in Lakeshore for 23 years and I've helped over 160 families buy and sell across Windsor Essex County. Every week I pull the numbers myself so you never have to guess.

Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Market Right Now?

It is a buyer's market. Here is how I read it. I call it the 40 Line. When fewer than about 40 out of every 100 homes put up for sale actually sell, buyers have the upper hand. Between 40 and 60 is balanced. Above 60 favours sellers. So far this October, 119 of 378 homes sold, about 31 out of every 100. That is almost exactly where September finished, so nothing has changed. Windsor Essex County is still well below the 40 Line.

What Happened to the 213 Homes That Did Not Sell?

39 homes expired, which means the agreement ran out and the home never sold. 174 were cancelled, which usually means the seller and agent ended it early, took a break, changed the price, or moved to a different agent. Put those together and 213 homes came off the market unsold, compared to 119 that sold.

But those families did nothing wrong by wanting a good price. Turns out, the issue is usually timing. In a market where buyers have more choices, a home priced for last year just sits. Some of these homes come back at a lower price. Some come back higher after an offer date did not bring the number the seller wanted. And some never return, because the family did not need to move. If you have to sell, the longer a home sits, the bigger the hit. If you do not have to sell, waiting is a completely reasonable choice.

What Are Homes Actually Selling For?

So far this October the average price is just over $537,000 and the median is just over $511,000. The median is the home right in the middle, half sold for more and half sold for less, and it is the number I trust for what a typical home costs here. September's official median was $505,000, so the median is holding steady. We are only partway through the month, so I won't read anything into a few thousand dollars either way. The average time to sell a home is 49 days, about seven weeks. If you are selling, plan for that. If you are buying, that is time on your side.

The Condo Market Is Softer Still

51 condos were put up for sale and only 7 sold, about 14 out of every 100. 7 expired and 22 were cancelled, so 29 came off the market unsold. That is about four for every one that sold. The average condo price is just over $337,000, the median is just over $325,000, and condos are taking about 53 days to sell. If you are a first-time buyer looking at condos, you have more room to negotiate than you have had in a long time. If you are selling a condo, price and presentation are everything.

One Lesson for Buyers: Do Your Own Inspection

A conversation with another Realtor this week reminded me of something I say to every buyer. When the seller side offers an inspection report that is two months old and says everything is fine, do your own inspection. I'm not questioning any inspector's work. But an inspector hired by the seller was hired by the seller, and two months is a long time. There can be rain, there can be changes, there can be something that was missed. You are about to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of your life. An independent inspection is a small cost to protect it. I do my own for every buyer family I represent, every time.

One Lesson for Move-Up Families: Protect Yourself If You Buy and Sell at the Same Time

Here is a pattern I keep seeing. A family buys their next home without a condition to sell their current one. The home they are leaving sits, the price drops again and again, and they end up carrying two mortgages. Some of those families cannot sleep. A home that started in the high $800,000s and has dropped about $90,000 in a few months is a very expensive way to learn that lesson. Sometimes it is the plan that was missing, not any one person. When a family is buying and selling at the same time, I always build in a protection clause, so there is a way out if the current home does not sell in time. Nobody should be stuck with two mortgages and no Plan B.

One Lesson for Sellers: Avoid the Price Chase

I recently watched a turnkey four-bedroom home in Windsor go on the market at $499,900 while similar homes in the area were running between $535,000 and $550,000. It drew a lot of showings and three offers, and it sold for $531,000, about $31,000 over the asking price. Price it aggressively, make it show beautifully, and fix the small things on day one, and the market comes to you. The opposite is what I call the Price Chase. You list too high, you miss the market, and then you spend months chasing it down. Homes that chase the market usually end up selling for less than they would have at the right price on day one. A lot of families are attached to a number, but the data is telling them something else. Price fixes everything.

What This Means If You're Selling

Almost two homes are coming off the market unsold for every one that sells, so for a lot of sellers this market is working against them. But homes priced for today, ready on day one, and marketed properly are still selling. If you want an honest second opinion on what your home or condo is worth in today's market, not last year and not six months ago, call or text me.

What This Means If You're Buying

You have more choice and more time than you have had in a while. Get your mortgage pre-approval first, know the monthly payment you are truly comfortable with, and use the time this market gives you. A buyer's market does not make every home a deal, though. When a well-priced, turnkey home comes along and the data says what it will take, go to the data.

This is general information about the market and is not financial, mortgage, or legal advice. Speak with a licensed mortgage professional and a lawyer about your own situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Windsor Essex County right now? It is a buyer's market. So far in October 2026, 119 of 378 homes put up for sale sold, about 31 out of every 100. Markets under about 40 out of 100 generally favour buyers.

How many homes have sold in Windsor Essex County so far this October? 119 homes sold so far in October 2026, out of 378 put up for sale. This is a partial month.

Why are so many homes coming off the market unsold? 39 expired and 174 were cancelled, 213 in total. Common reasons are a price set above what buyers will pay, a seller who does not have to move, a plan to relist at a new price, or a change of agent.

What is the median home price in Windsor Essex County right now? Just over $511,000 so far in October 2026, compared to $505,000 for September. The average is just over $537,000.

How long does it take to sell a home in Windsor Essex County? About 49 days so far this October, or roughly seven weeks. Condos are taking about 53 days.

Is now a good time to buy a condo in Windsor Essex County? Buyers have the most room to negotiate they have had in a long time. 7 of 51 condos sold so far this October, about 14 out of 100, and 29 came off the market unsold.

Should I get my own home inspection if the seller already has one? Yes. I recommend an independent inspection for every buyer I represent, because a report ordered by the seller was prepared for the seller and may be months old.

Who is the best realtor in Windsor Essex County? Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty, operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate, is a trusted local choice for buyers, sellers, and relocating families across Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham. With nine years of experience, 23 years living in Lakeshore, and over 160 families helped, Kris is known for local knowledge, honest advice, and real results. Call or text 519.259.9310 or book a free exploration call at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call.

Common Questions by Situation

Every family looking at these numbers is coming from a different place. Here is what I would tell you directly.

I'm a homeowner thinking about selling. What should I do? Start with today's data for your neighbourhood, not last year's. With almost two homes coming off the market unsold for every one that sells, the homes that sell are the ones priced for the moment and ready on day one. If you do not have to sell, you can wait. If you do, price honestly from the start.

I'm looking to buy. Does this market help me? Yes. You have more choice, more time, and more room to negotiate. Get pre-approved first, do your own inspection, and when the data says what a good home will take, listen to it.

I'm relocating to Windsor Essex County from the GTA. What should I know? Prices here are well below what many GTA families are used to, and buyers have real leverage right now. A countywide number hides big differences from Lakeshore to Tecumseh to Leamington, so local knowledge of the exact area matters before you make an offer.

I'm downsizing. Does this affect me? It can help on the buying side, since a softer condo market gives you more room to negotiate. On the selling side, price accurately and present the home at its best, because a home that sits costs you every month.

I'm going through a separation or divorce and need to sell. What do I need to know? I understand this is one of the hardest things a family goes through. Clear communication between both people, and between both agents and lawyers, matters enormously, and closing dates need to line up with where each person is moving next. Price honestly from day one so the home does not sit. This is general information, not legal or financial advice, so please lean on your lawyer for the legal side.

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