The Windsor-Essex Real Estate Podcast with Kris Ramotar

TLDR. The average home price in Windsor Essex County went up year over year in May 2026 for the first time in several months. New listings dropped 12% compared to last May. Supply is tightening and prices are showing real strength at the same time.

In this episode Kris Ramotar breaks down the official May 2026 real estate data for Windsor Essex County in plain language. What the shift in price direction means for families thinking about selling this summer. Why the supply picture is starting to change and what that means if you are buying. Where families are spending their money right now by price range. What the year to date numbers tell us about the direction things are moving. And what the Bank of Canada June 10 announcement could mean for your family.

No fluff, no sales pitch. Just the honest picture for families in Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham.

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TLDR. 1,184 homes listed in Windsor Essex County in May 2026. Only 417 sold. And a family Kris Ramotar has been working with for 18 months just bought their first home on a Friday evening through a listing that was not even on the local Windsor Essex County MLS.

In this episode Kris breaks down the official May 2026 real estate data for Windsor Essex County and shares the full story of an 18 month first-time family search that finally came together. KiTech plumbing, a flood zone insurance challenge, three days of negotiating, and a family who refused to settle until the right home appeared.

Kris also covers what 534 expired and cancelled listings tell you about pricing in this market, why the condo numbers this month are something a lot of families are sleeping on, when the bidding war strategy works and when it backfires, and how to choose the right agent to represent your family in Windsor Essex County right now.

No fluff, no sales pitch. Just the honest picture for families in Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham.

Book a free call with Kris at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call

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924 homes listed in Windsor Essex County so far in May 2026. Only 299 sold. And Kris Ramotar found a hidden listing for his client by going for a walk in his own neighbourhood.

In this episode Kris shares the real May 2026 numbers for Windsor Essex County and two honest stories from the buy and sell side that explain exactly what this market feels like for real families right now. How a hidden listing that was not on the local MLS became a conditional offer after three days of negotiating. Why a fully renovated home under $300,000 in a great Windsor location is sitting with no offer yet. And what both of those stories tell you if your family is thinking about making a move.

No fluff, no sales pitch. Just the honest picture for families in Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham.

Book a free call with Kris at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call

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645 homes listed in Windsor Essex County this week. Only 191 sold. And a young couple just bought their first home in Lakeshore without a bidding war, with conditions, and with complete transparency on both sides of the deal. 

In this episode Kris Ramotar breaks down the official May 2026 week 2 real estate data for Windsor Essex County and shares a real transaction story that explains exactly what this market looks like on the ground right now. What separated the homes that sold from the 269 that expired or cancelled. How the KiTech plumbing situation was handled to protect the first-time buyers. What sellers need to do before they list. And what the full financial picture looks like before you make any move. 

No fluff, no sales pitch. Just the honest weekly picture for families making real decisions in Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham. 

Book a free call with Kris at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call 

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95 homes sold out of 336 listed in Windsor Essex County in the first week of May 2026. A home in South Windsor listed at $599,000 sold for $650,000. And 136 homes either expired or cancelled without a deal. 

In this episode Kris Ramotar breaks down the official first week of May real estate data for Windsor Essex County and explains in plain language what is separating the homes that sell from the ones sitting on the market, what buyers need to know about writing competitive offers, why clean offers almost always beat higher conditional ones, what the KiTech plumbing situation means for buyers looking at older homes, and what the condo market looks like right now across Windsor, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham. 

No fluff, no sales pitch. Just the honest weekly picture for families making real decisions in Windsor Essex County. 

Book a free call with Kris at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call 

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One in three homes that hit the Windsor Essex County market in April 2026 found a buyer. Two out of three did not. In this episode, Kris Ramotar breaks down the official April 2026 data from the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors and explains in plain language what it means for sellers, buyers, first-time buyers, upsizers, downsizers, and families relocating to this region. 

Key numbers covered in this episode: average sale price just over $572,000, median just under $420,000, just under 440 homes sold out of just over 1,300 listed, average days on market 52 to 56 days, busiest price range $500,000 to $650,000 with over 130 sales, year to date median price $550,000 completely flat year over year, and the Bank of Canada holding its overnight rate at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive time. 

Kris also breaks down what the rate hold actually means for buyers and sellers in plain language, explains why buyers in Windsor Essex County have more negotiating power right now than they have had in years, and walks through exactly what sellers need to do differently in a market where two out of three homes are not selling. 

If you are thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to Windsor, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Tecumseh, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, or Chatham, this episode gives you the honest picture with no fluff and no sales pitch. 

Book a free exploration call with Kris at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call 

Kris Ramotar | Kris Ramotar Real Estate | RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results. 519.259.9310 | krisramotar.com

In this episode, Kris Ramotar, a full-time local REALTOR with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty in Windsor Essex County, breaks down the real MLS numbers from April 1-24-2026 and explains exactly what they mean for every type of move. 

Over 1,000 homes hit the Windsor Essex County market in April. Only 330 sold. 456 expired or were cancelled without a deal. Kris walks through what separated the homes that got sold from the ones that did not, and what every buyer, seller, downsizer, upsizer, and relocating family needs to understand about this market right now. 

Topics covered in this episode: 

The full April 2026 residential and condo numbers for Windsor Essex County Why 456 homes did not sell and what they had in common The four factors that determine your outcome as a seller: price, condition, location, and motivation What buyers need to know to take advantage of current conditions What upsizers and downsizers need to think through before making their move and why the timing conversation matters more than most people realize A breakdown of the soft condo market and what it means for buyers and sellers What families relocating from the GTA and other parts of Ontario need to know about Windsor Essex County, Lakeshore Ontario, and Essex County communities 

Kris Ramotar has been serving buyers, sellers, downsizers, upsizers, and relocating families in Windsor Essex County and Lakeshore Ontario with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty for over nine years. Every month he shares the real data from the local market so families can make decisions based on facts, not feelings. 

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This month Kris Ramotar sits down with the April 2026 MLS numbers for Windsor Essex County and walks through exactly what they mean for anyone thinking about buying, selling, or relocating in the area. 

749 homes listed. 213 sold. Over 300 cancelled or expired. The average sale price sits just under $579,000 and homes are averaging 51 days on market when you factor in relisted and relaunched properties. 

On the condo side, the market is even softer. 73 listed, 20 sold, average price just over $376,000. 

Kris shares what these numbers mean in plain terms, shares real stories from his current listings and transactions, and explains why the sellers who are winning right now have a very specific approach in common. He also breaks down why this is actually a strong window for buyers and what families relocating from the GTA should know before they start their search. 

If you are navigating the Windsor Essex real estate market in 2026, this episode gives you the honest, data-driven picture you need before making any decisions. 

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In this episode of The Windsor-Essex Real Estate Podcast, Kris Ramotar breaks down the local real estate market numbers for April 2026 in plain language and explains exactly what they mean for buyers and sellers right here in Windsor-Essex County. 

So far this month, 469 homes were listed on the MLS in Windsor-Essex County and 116 sold. That means roughly 1 in 4 homes hitting the market is actually selling right now. The average sale price is $572,000 and the median is $547,000. Homes are taking an average of 52 days to sell. 187 sellers cancelled their listings this period without selling and 26 more expired. 

In the condo market, 45 condos were listed and only 6 sold. The average condo price is just under $406,000. 

Kris also shares a real buyer story from this past week where his clients competed against three other families and won, explains what the CMHC is predicting for Windsor-Essex home prices in 2026, gives honest advice for sellers on patience, preparation, and realistic expectations, and tells you exactly what to look for when hiring the right real estate agent in this market. 

Whether you are thinking about buying a home, selling a home, or just keeping an eye on the Windsor-Essex market, this episode gives you the straight facts with no jargon and no hype. 

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Kris Ramotar | REALTOR | RE/MAX Capital Diamond | The Ramotar Real Estate Group Lakeshore, Ontario | Serving Windsor-Essex County Local Knowledge. Honest Advice. Real Results. 2025 RE/MAX Top Producer | Top Buyer's Agent | Top Listing Agent

The March 2026 real estate numbers for Windsor Essex County are in and in this episode I am breaking all of it down for you in plain language. 

Whether you are thinking about buying a home, selling your home, or relocating to Windsor Essex County or Lakeshore Ontario, this episode gives you everything you need to make a confident, informed decision. 

Here is what I cover in this episode: 

How March 2026 sales compare to last year and what that tells us about where demand actually sits right now in Windsor Essex County 

Why 1,681 active listings on MLS is a number every buyer in this market needs to pay attention to 

The average sale price of $539,208 and the median of $485,000, and why the gap between those two numbers matters more than most people realize 

What 89 average days on market means for sellers, and the honest truth about why some homes are sitting and others are not 

A full price range breakdown from under $300,000 all the way to $700,000 and above, with practical advice for buyers and sellers in each bracket 

A real client story from a recent sale that illustrates exactly what is working in this market and what is not 

My straight talk take on where the Windsor Essex County market is headed and what the Bank of Canada rate environment means for buyers sitting on the sidelines 

I am Kris Ramotar, a full-time REALTOR with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty. I have been serving buyers, sellers, and relocating families across Windsor, Lakeshore, and all of Essex County for over nine years. Every month I go through the official Windsor Essex County Association of REALTORS data and I share what it actually means so you do not have to figure it out on your own. 

My goal is simple. Give you the real numbers, explain them in plain language, and help you make the best decision for your situation. Not what you want to hear. What you need to know. 

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