Is It a Buyers or Sellers Market in Windsor Essex County Right Now? September 2026

Only 27 out of every 100 homes put up for sale this September actually sold. Here's the honest answer to the question I get asked at kitchen tables across the county.

I get this question constantly, across Lakeshore, Windsor, Essex County, and Chatham Kent: is it a buyers or sellers market right now? Here's the honest reality. Out of every 100 families who put their home up for sale so far this September, only 27 of them found a buyer. That means 73 out of 100 families are still waiting, sitting in uncertainty, or choosing to pull their home off the market entirely.

I'm Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE MAX Capital Diamond Realty, operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate. I've spent nine years helping families just like yours buy and sell across Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham, and I share these numbers so you never have to guess.

The Real Numbers

437 homes were put up for sale so far this September. Only 117 sold. More than double that number, 281 families, pulled their homes off the market or let them expire. That's not just a stat on a screen. That's 281 families who packed up rooms, kept their houses spotless, left every time a showing was booked, and ended up pausing their life plans.

Why So Many Homes Come Back on the Market

A lot of families and their agents will take a home off the market and immediately put it back up as a brand new home for sale. Sometimes it comes back at the exact same price, just to look fresh to new buyers. Sometimes, after an offer date didn't bring the number they wanted, it comes back higher, to leave room to negotiate down. And very often, if a home sat too long at a price that was simply too high, it comes back lower, to attract the buyers who missed it the first time.

At the end of the day, whether a home sells or ends up cancelled comes down to one thing: how motivated that family really is to move. Families who truly need to move adjust to today's reality and get the deal done. Families who are just testing the water to see if someone will pay a dream number often end up staying put.

Average vs Median

You'll hear people talk about the average price in Windsor Essex sitting around $558,000. But the median, the number that shows what a typical local family is actually paying, is $522,000. That gap exists because a few families who sold at higher prices pull the average up. If you want to protect your family's equity, price your home around the median reality, not the average headline.

It's Not One Market

What's happening in Lakeshore isn't necessarily what's happening in Tecumseh or LaSalle. In areas like Lakeshore and Amherstburg, where inventory of larger family homes is higher, buyers are being much more selective, a home priced even five percent above what similar homes have recently sold for is sitting past the 50 day mark. In pockets of Tecumseh and LaSalle, where inventory stays tight for turnkey, move-in ready homes under the median price point, we're still seeing strong activity, with homes still selling quickly when they're presented properly.

What Actually Determines Sold Price

In my experience, it almost always comes down to four things: price, location, condition, and how motivated the seller truly is to move. I've watched homes just kilometres apart from each other, in the same month, end up with completely different outcomes, one sitting for months after being priced above where the market actually is, the other selling quickly because it reflected today's reality from day one. The home itself is rarely the deciding factor. It's always some combination of those four things.

If You're Thinking About Selling

Take a deep breath. This month isn't bad luck, and it isn't a reason to panic. Homes priced accurately, kept in great condition, and marketed properly are still selling, it's just taking a little longer, around 52 days on average. If your home is sitting, it isn't a failure. It's time for an honest conversation about your true motivation and your price, before another month passes in limbo.

If You're Thinking About Buying

Here's where you can catch your breath. A market where 73 percent of sellers haven't found a buyer yet gives you room to think. You don't have to rush into a frantic bidding war or make the biggest financial decision of your life in 20 minutes. Sellers who've been sitting for 50, 60, or 90 days are often ready for a genuine, respectful conversation about what the home is truly worth.

The Condo Market

The story is even softer here. Only 14 out of 73 condos put up for sale found a buyer this month, about 19 percent, with homes sitting for an average of 67 days. Condo sellers are using the same moves, cancelling homes that have sat too long, bringing them back at adjusted prices, or moving off a low offer-date price to find a realistic baseline.

The Bottom Line

These numbers aren't a reason to freeze, and they aren't a reason to make a reckless guess either. The real picture is always your best friend, whether you're finding more space for growing kids, downsizing into something simpler, or moving your family here from the GTA.

I've spent nine years sitting down with over 160 local families across Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham, helping them navigate moments just like this one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a buyers or sellers market in Windsor Essex County right now? It leans toward a buyers market countywide, with only about 27 percent of homes put up for sale in September 2026 actually finding a buyer. But it varies significantly by area, some pockets of Tecumseh and LaSalle are still seeing quick sales on well-priced, turnkey homes.

Why do so many homes get cancelled or expire and come back on the market? Most often it comes down to pricing that didn't match motivation. A home that gets relisted at a higher price usually reflects a seller who didn't get the offer they wanted and is leaving room to negotiate down. A home that comes back lower usually reflects a seller who's become more motivated to move.

What's the difference between average and median sale price? Average adds up all sale prices and divides by the number sold, which can be skewed upward by a handful of higher priced homes. Median is the true middle point, and it's usually the more accurate reflection of what a typical family actually paid.

Is now a good time to buy in Windsor Essex County? With about 73 percent of homes not selling in September 2026, buyers have more room to negotiate than headlines about a hot market might suggest, particularly with sellers who've already been sitting for 50 days or more.

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 and over 160 families helped, Kris is known for local knowledge, honest advice, and real results.

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