Windsor-Essex Market Update — March 2025 Edition

What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now

The Windsor-Essex market continues to evolve — and if you’re wondering where things stand this spring, you’re not alone. Whether you're buying, selling, or watching from the sidelines, here’s what March 2025 data tells us about where we've been, and where things might be heading next.

Inventory Is High — But Stabilizing

We ended March with 3,412 active listings across Windsor-Essex — still much higher than previous years, but slightly down from January’s peak (3,520). For buyers, this means:

• More options.

• Less pressure to make instant decisions.

• And more negotiating power.

Buyer's Tip: Don’t confuse more listings with bad homes. Inventory growth often means you can find a better match.

Homes Are Selling Faster — But Still Slower Than Last Year

The average days to sell in March was 24, down from 32–33 days in the winter months. This signals:

• A seasonal shift toward more activity.

• Buyers becoming more confident.

• But sellers still needing patience and strategic pricing.

Seller's Tip: Pricing too high out the gate? You’ll sit. But price properly and market strong — and you can move quickly.

Average Sale Price is Holding Strong

Windsor-Essex saw an average sale price of $586,522 in March 2025 — up from $567,690 in February and $574,211 in January.

Prices are still well below the 2022 peak, but month-over-month consistency signals stability and buyer confidence.

Months of Inventory Sits at 10

This metric (a key indicator of market balance) tells us:

• A neutral market is 4–6 months of inventory.

• At 10 months, buyers still have leverage — but conditions are more balanced than earlier in the year (we were at 12 months in January).

This isn't a buyer’s or seller’s market — it's a strategic market.

Sales Volume Is Seasonally Growing

We closed 352 sales in March — a solid bump from 318 in February and just 256 in January. This upward trend is typical in spring, but it also shows that real demand is returning.

Final Thoughts

Spring 2025 is not the frenzy of 2021, nor is it the hesitant holdback of 2023. It’s a thinking person’s market — ideal for buyers who are financially ready and for sellers willing to price with precision.

If you're curious about what this market means for your plans — whether you're upsizing, investing, or buying your first home — let’s talk.

📩 Reach out anytime for a personalized strategy session or a home value estimate. No pressure — just real info.

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