Local Real Estate Market Update: September 2026

September is here, the kids are heading back to school, and we’re entering what is traditionally the second busiest season for real estate.

So, where does the Windsor-Essex real estate market stand heading into fall?

Our latest infographic provides a snapshot of supply and demand based on what happened throughout August.

Sales dropped approximately 8% during the month, while new listings declined by roughly 3%. With sales falling faster than new inventory, months of inventory increased slightly from 4.9 to 5.3 months.

Meanwhile, pricing continues to hold relatively firm. The average sale price for the year is sitting at approximately $564,000.

Rates Hold Steady

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at its September meeting, adding another element of stability as we head into the final few months of 2026.

At this point, it’s reasonable to expect more of the same from the Windsor-Essex real estate market through the remainder of the year: relatively steady inventory and fairly flat pricing.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean a quiet fall.

Could We See a Busier Fall Market?

There’s a case to be made that we could see the number of transactions begin to pick up without a corresponding increase in home prices.

Sales are currently down approximately 5% year-to-date compared with 2025, and last year was already a lower-transaction year compared with years prior. At the same time, our local population hasn’t declined at the same pace.

People still need to move. Families grow, jobs change, relationships change, and buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines eventually re-enter the market.

That could create some pent-up demand and translate into a busier fall for the Windsor-Essex real estate market, even if pricing remains relatively flat.

As always, we’ll be watching the numbers closely as September unfolds.