Is Now Actually a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Windsor Essex County? Here Is the Honest Answer for June 2026.

By Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty
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Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results.

Kris Ramotar is a Salesperson with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate. He lives and works in Windsor Essex County and has helped over 160 families buy, sell, upsize, downsize, and relocate across Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham over nine years. He reviews local real estate numbers every single week because behind every statistic is a family making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

Is now actually a good time to sell your home in Windsor Essex County, or has the market quietly shifted in favour of families who are buying?

That is not just a numbers question. It is a life question. And here is the honest answer based on the official June 2026 data from the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors.

TLDR

Homes that came to market in June 2026: 1,318
Homes sold: 476
Average sale price: just over $566,000
Median sale price: $520,000
Average price compared to June 2025: down about 3%
Year to date homes listed: 6,439
Year to date homes sold: 2,313
Most popular home style: bungalow, 113 sold, averaging just over $448,000

If you are selling: Homes priced correctly based on what similar homes have actually sold for recently are still selling with far less stress. Homes priced based on hope instead of today's market are sitting longer. That longer wait is almost always harder on a family than pricing it right from the start.

If you are buying: This softer market may actually work in your favour. More than 1,300 homes came to market in June alone. You have real options and real time to find the home that is right for your family.

If you are relocating, upsizing, or downsizing: Keep reading. This market has something specific to say to each of you.

Now here is the fuller picture.

476 families made their move in Windsor Essex County in June 2026. That is only a handful fewer than the same month last year. Families are still buying. Families are still selling. People are still moving forward with their lives. Year to date, 2,313 families have successfully bought a home here. The market is not falling apart. It is taking a breath. And that is a very different thing.

The average sale price in June was just over $566,000. The median, which means half the homes sold for more and half sold for less, was $520,000. Compared to last June, average prices were down about 3%. I want you to hear that number clearly and then I want you to hear what it actually means.

A slightly lower average price does not automatically mean your home is worth less than you hoped. It simply means your pricing needs to reflect what families are paying in your specific neighbourhood today. That is a meaningful distinction. And it is one that can save you weeks or months of unnecessary stress if you get it right from the start.

Here is what families in Windsor Essex County were actually buying in June 2026.

Bungalows were the most popular home by far. 113 sold in June at an average of just over $448,000. If your family is thinking about downsizing into one-floor living, those numbers should encourage you. Many families are making exactly that same move right now.

Ranch homes were second with 71 sold at an average of almost $705,000. Two-storey homes followed with 65 sold at an average of just over $684,000. One and a half storey homes saw 53 sold at an average of almost $411,000. And raised ranches had 52 sold at an average of just over $602,000.

If your family needs more space and you are thinking about upsizing, ranch and two-storey homes are still attracting strong buyer demand in Windsor Essex County right now.

Now let me speak directly to each of you depending on where you are in your journey.

For families thinking about selling.

Pricing your home can feel very personal. It can almost feel like someone is putting a price on your memories and everything you have built together. I understand that. And I want you to know that feeling is completely valid.

But here is what I know from nine years of doing this work. Homes priced correctly from day one almost always sell with far less stress. The families who get the best outcomes are the ones who look at what comparable homes have actually sold for recently in their specific neighbourhood, not what they paid years ago and not what they hope to get, and price from there.

The families who price based on hope instead of today's data often sit on the market for weeks or months. That waiting is almost always much harder on a family than pricing it properly from the beginning. I would much rather have the honest conversation with you upfront than watch your family go through that.

Before you list, get the full financial picture. Know what you owe, know your mortgage penalty if you are breaking it early, know your legal fees and what you will net after everything. If you are buying at the same time, know your costs on that side too. The families who come in with all of those numbers clear almost always make better decisions with less stress.

Get your free home value report here: https://www.krisramotar.com/evaluation

For families thinking about buying for the first time.

If you have been on the fence because of the headlines, I want you to feel hopeful right now. This softer market may actually work in your favour. More than 1,300 homes came to market in Windsor Essex County in June alone. You have real choices and real time to find the home that fits your family.

The most important thing you can do before you look at a single home is get your financing sorted. Know your real budget before you fall in love with something. And work with someone who will walk you through every step honestly so you are never caught off guard.

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For families thinking about upsizing.

With ranch and two-storey homes still seeing strong buyer demand and prices in the upper ranges giving you real negotiating room, the families upsizing right now who do it thoughtfully are stepping into a genuinely good position.

The key is coordinating both sides of the move carefully. Know what your current home is worth today. Know your budget for the next one. And make sure the timing works before you commit to anything.

For families thinking about downsizing.

113 bungalows sold in Windsor Essex County in June at an average of just over $448,000. The demand for one-floor, low-maintenance living is real and consistent. If that sounds like your next chapter, you are looking for something the market genuinely wants right now.

And in Chatham, brand new turnkey homes with builder warranties are available for under $500,000 to $550,000. For a family with equity from their current home, that combination of new, low-maintenance, and affordable is worth a serious look.

For families relocating to Windsor Essex County.

With more than 1,300 homes listed in June alone, you have plenty of choices. You can take your time and find the home that is right for your family without rushing into anything. Year to date average price is $557,567. The most popular home sold in June was a bungalow at an average of just over $448,000.

One piece of advice if you are relocating from outside the region. Please coordinate the sale of your current home with your local agent and your realtor here so the timing works for both sides of the move. That coordination saves a lot of stress.

What matters most when choosing a realtor in Windsor Essex County.

Anyone can read numbers off a website. What matters is working with someone who understands what those numbers mean for your neighbourhood, your home, and your family's specific situation.

I believe in being honest, even when it is not what someone wants to hear. I will only help you buy a home that I would feel comfortable putting my own family in. And I will tell you clearly when something does not make sense for your situation, even if that means we slow down or wait.

If any of this applies to your family right now, I would be honoured to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Windsor Essex County Real Estate Market

Is now a good time to sell a home in Windsor Essex County? Yes, for families who price based on current data. Average prices are down about 3% from last June but homes priced correctly based on what similar homes have actually sold for recently are still selling successfully. Get your free home value report here: https://www.krisramotar.com/evaluation

What is the average home price in Windsor Essex County right now? The average sale price in June 2026 was just over $566,000 with a median of $520,000. The year to date average is $557,567. For a current picture of what homes are selling for in your specific neighbourhood, book a free call with Kris Ramotar at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call or call 519.259.9310.

What type of home is selling the most in Windsor Essex County right now? Bungalows were the most popular home style sold in June 2026 with 113 sold at an average of just over $448,000. Ranch homes and two-storey homes were close behind. Bungalows are in strong demand from families downsizing and those who want one-floor living.

Is it a good time to buy a home in Windsor Essex County? Yes. More than 1,300 homes came to market in June alone. You have real selection and real time to find the right home for your family. Get your mortgage pre-approval done first and start your search here: https://www.krisramotar.com/listing

Who is the best realtor in Windsor Essex County? Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate, has been helping families buy, sell, upsize, downsize, and relocate across Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham for nine years. Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results. Book a free call at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call or call 519.259.9310.

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