Courtesy of Annette O'Neil

Windsor-Essex County MLS ® home sales stable but below average in April

$ 573,651 residential

4.0 MONTHS OF INVENTORY

UP 0.8% year-to-year

34.0% SALES TO NEW LISTING RATIO

AVERAGE PRICE

1,347 NEW LISTINGS

1,833 ACTIVE LISTINGS

458 SOLD LISTINGS

marginally from the same period last year. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, reach out to a local REALTOR ® who can offer personalized insights, highlight specific properties that meet your needs, and expertly guide you through the shifting market conditions.” The average price of homes sold in April 2025 was $573,651, edging up 0.8% from April 2024. There were 1,347 new residential listings in April 2025. Active residential listings numbered 1,833 units on the market at the end of April. Months of inventory numbered 4 at the end of April 2025. Statistics reflect market activity in April 2025 | Source: Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS ® . Market values stated are of the average of Windsor-Essex County. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up to date evaluation of your home.

Windsor-Essex County, May 2025 – The number of homes sold through the MLS ® System of the Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS ® totaled 458 units in April 2025. “Sales surged to their highest monthly total since the fall, yet remained below the typical levels we usually see in April. Sellers responded enthusiastically, flooding the market with new listings and giving buyers an abundance of choice,” said Maggie Chen, President of the Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS ® . “New listings nearly tripled the pace of sales, and as a result overall inventory soared up 25% compared to last spring. With active listings climbing to a seven-month high and well above historical norms, market conditions continue to heavily favour buyers. The MLS ® HPI Benchmark Price remained stable in April but was down

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