The Lakeside Market welcomed hundreds of visitors during its opening day at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, creating a new space for local farmers, artists, and small businesses to connect with the community. Organizers say the market is expected to grow quickly over the coming weeks and will operate every Saturday through September 26. Will you be checking it out this summer? 👇 Article and image courtesy of CTV news Windsor #LakeshoreOntario #yqg #FarmersMarket #windsorrealtor #remax

Windsor Essex is absolutely packed this weekend and every single one of these is worth your time. Here is your full lineup. 1 - WINDSOR POUTINE FEAST Thursday June 4 to Sunday June 7 Riverfront Festival Plaza, 370 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Gourmet poutine from top vendors, live music, local artisans, family games and activities. Pet-friendly and free to attend. This one is a must. 2 - ART IN THE PARK Saturday June 6 from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday June 7 from 10 AM to 5 PM Willistead Park, 1899 Niagara Street, Windsor Ontario’s largest outdoor arts and crafts show returns to one of Windsor’s most beautiful parks. Over 200 artists, a Kid Zone, food court and live entertainment. Adults $7, children under 12 free. 3 - INCREDIBLE INDIA FESTIVAL Friday June 5 from 5 PM to 10 PM Saturday June 6 from 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday June 7 from 12 PM to 9 PM 7007 Enterprise Way, Windsor A vibrant celebration of Indian culture right here in Windsor Essex. Music, dance, incredible food and cultural heritage for the whole family. Free admission. 4 - AMHERSTBURG OPEN AIR WEEKENDS Friday June 5 to Sunday June 7 Downtown Amherstburg Waterfront Stroll the historic streets of Amherstburg, explore local shops and restaurants, and enjoy the beautiful waterfront. One of the most charming communities in all of Windsor Essex. Free. 5 - DOWNTOWN WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET Saturday June 6 from 9 AM to 2 PM Pelissier Street between Wyandotte and Park, Windsor Fresh local produce, artisan foods, crafts and live entertainment. A Windsor Essex Saturday morning tradition. Free. Save this post and tag someone you are bringing along this weekend. Which activity is your family doing? Drop it in the comments below. I am Kris Ramotar your local guide to Lakeshore and Windsor Essex County. Whether you are buying selling or just exploring what makes this community so special I am here to help every step of the way. 519.259.9310 krisramotar.com #WindsorEssex #YQG #WindsorOntario #ArtInThePark #Amherstburg

He found me on social media because I tell the truth, not fluff.👇🏽 Kyle was watching my videos for months. When he finally reached out about selling his condo in Windsor, he told me exactly why. He said I seem honest. Humble. No fluff. He did not want someone to make him feel good. He wanted someone to tell him the real story about the market. The condo market was saturated. Two months sitting was normal. Multiple units in his building competing. High inventory across Essex County. Most agents would have sugarcoated it. I did not. We looked at the data together. We priced realistically. We brought in professional photos, video, drone work, and cleaning. We marketed it smart. Thirteen showings. One solid offer. We negotiated that offer and made it work. Forty nine days from list to sold. Meanwhile, another unit came on at a higher price while we were still selling. That unit still has not sold, even after dropping their price. That is the power of honest pricing, professional execution, and smart negotiation. Kyle, thank you for trusting the process and for working with me to get this done right. Your patience and realism made all the difference. If you are thinking about selling your condo or home in Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, or Essex County, let’s talk. No pressure. No fluff. Just a real conversation about your next move and what makes sense for your family. #krisramotar #windsorrealtor #remax #yqg #windsorontario

The Disney B family bought a home in Lakeshore Ontario. And I am so excited blessed and grateful to have been part of their journey. It started with a Facebook friend request. When I saw the name I honestly thought it was a fake account. I did not accept it right away. Then on April 17 2025 I got this text message. Hi Kris my name is Disney B. I am planning to buy a home in Windsor. Hope you can help me? We spoke. I realized it was real. I accepted the request. And just like that we got to work. As first-time home buyers the Disney B family wanted more than just a house. They wanted a home in a great neighborhood in Lakeshore where their family could grow feel safe and put down roots. We wrote several offers. One came back with inspection concerns that were too costly to move forward. Another was rejected by the seller. That home still has not sold. But we kept going. I found their home by walking the neighborhood. It was not even listed on the Windsor Essex board. It showed up on the Toronto board. Sometimes the right home finds you when you are paying attention and you have someone in your corner who knows how to look. We negotiated for three days. Conditional on financing inspection and insurance. Patient. Realistic. Focused. And then it was accepted. The Disney B family closes in July 2026. And we could not be more excited for them. Negotiating being patient and staying realistic was the key. It always is. To the Disney B family thank you for trusting me with one of the biggest decisions of your lives. Watching a first-time home buyer family find the right home in Lakeshore is exactly why I do this work every single day. If your family is thinking about buying a home in Lakeshore Windsor Tecumseh LaSalle or anywhere in Windsor Essex County we would love to help you navigate this the right way. No pressure. Just honest guidance whenever you are ready. #windsorrealtor #lakeshoreontario #firsttimehomebuyer #remax #yqg

If you have been wondering whether now is a good time to make a move in Windsor Essex County, here are the real numbers for May 2026. The average home sold for 565,000 dollars last month. That is 9,000 dollars more than this time last year. Since January, values have climbed over 37,000 dollars. The trend this year is pointing up. If you are thinking about selling, the average time to sell right now is 38 days with the right marketing behind your home. If you are thinking about buying, there is more to choose from right now and less competition. That is a real opportunity for families looking to put down roots in Lakeshore, Windsor, or anywhere across Essex County. Every family’s situation is different. Your street, your timing, and your goals all matter. If you want to know what homes are selling for in your neighbourhood or what your home might be worth today, send me a message. No pressure. Just honest answers. Follow along for real local numbers every month. Kris Ramotar Salesperson RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty Lakeshore/Windsor Essex County Realtor Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results. #yqg #windsorrealtor #remax #krisramotar #WindsorEssexCounty

Open House Saturday June 6 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 19050 Peninsula St. Lakeshore Ontario Someone is about to wake up to this view every single morning. This fully updated waterfront home in Lighthouse Cove, Lakeshore, Ontario is everything a family could want. Deep-water canal with boat dock and direct access to Lake St. Clair. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, open concept granite kitchen, two gas fireplaces, renovated primary ensuite, sun deck, gazebo, heated double garage, and upgrades completed every single year since 2019. This home is well cared for, deeply loved, and it shows. Listed at $1,099,900. Come see it in person this Saturday or reach out to book a private showing at a time that works for you. Full listing details and photos at the link below. https://www.krisramotar.com/19050-peninsula-street Kris Ramotar 519.259.9310 Mario Leonardo 226.280.3499 Salesperson RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results. #openhouse #lakeshoreontario #lakestclair #remax #WindsorEssexCounty @mario.leonardo1 @remaxcapitaldiamond519

Happiest 10 year anniversary with my best friend, my amazing beautiful wife, so blessed to have you in our lives. Here’s to a lifetime more together full of love laughter happiness, love ❤️ 🙏🏽

That thought has crossed your mind more than once. Is now a good time to buy or am I about to make the biggest mistake of my life? You are not alone. I hear this from families in Lakeshore and Windsor every single week. And I get it. The headlines are noisy. Everyone has an opinion. And when it is your family and your money on the line, hesitation feels like the safe choice. But here is what I am actually seeing on the ground right now. Homes are sitting longer. Sellers are motivated. And families who are moving with the right guidance are walking away with inspection conditions, mortgage financing protection, flexible closing timelines, and real room to negotiate on price. That kind of protection did not exist two years ago. The uncertainty that is keeping most people on the sidelines is quietly creating one of the best windows for buyers we have seen in years. Over the last 8 years I have helped more than 160 families navigate this market across Windsor-Essex. I know what a good deal looks like. And right now the conditions are in your favour. Swipe through and see exactly what I mean. If this resonates with you or someone you know who is thinking about buying a home in Lakeshore or Windsor, send me a DM. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what this market actually means for your family. Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results. #krisramotar #windsorealtor #firsttimehomebuyer #yqg #remax Can you relate?