This Month In Real Estate 🏡

Hey friends,

The July 2025 numbers are in, and like the summer weather, things are warming up—but not too hot to handle. Sales are steady, listings are rising, and buyers are getting a little more choosy.

Let’s make sense of what’s happening 👇

📊 Quick Market Stats – July 2025

Windsor-Essex County

• 🆕 New Listings: 1,628 (⬆️ 1.5% YoY)

• 🏡 Properties Sold: 561 (basically flat YoY)

• 💵 Average Sale Price (Residential): $575,179

• 📍 Median Sale Price: $532,000

• 🧾 Total Sales Volume: $328.7M

• 🔝 Most Popular Style: Bungalows (Avg. $517K)

📌 Inventory is up. Demand is stable. Buyers are playing it smart.

🧠 What We’re Really Seeing

🔍 1. Buyers Are Focused—And Ready to Strike

There’s this idea floating around that buyers are sitting still or holding back. That’s not what we’re seeing.

What’s actually happening?

• Buyers are watching closely

• They know what they want

• And when the right listing hits, they move fast—and often compete for it

In the last few weeks, we’ve seen multiple offer scenarios—but only on properties that are priced right, show well, and hit that lifestyle-value sweet spot.

So no, this isn’t a market of hesitancy. It’s a market of intentionality.

📦 2. Sellers: It’s Not Just About Listing—It’s About Aligning

Inventory is climbing, which means buyers have options—and they’re comparing. If your home doesn’t show up positioned correctly, you risk getting passed over.

But when a listing is:

• Strategically priced

• Well-presented

• Backed by a clear marketing plan

👉 It still attracts strong interest.

The key isn’t just being listed. It’s being relevant in this version of the market.

💬 3. The Pulse Right Now

Here’s what people are saying across showings, open houses, and coffee chats:

“We’ll know it when we see it.”

“We want to be smart—but we’re ready.”

“We’re not afraid to offer—we just want to offer on the right thing.”

The market is still full of energy—just focused energy.

📲 Want a Plan That Matches This Market?

Whether you’re buying, selling, or still figuring it out—let’s talk through a strategy that’s actually built for what’s happening right now.

Talk soon,
Justin

📎 Sources:
Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS® – Monthly Stats

As a licensed REALTOR®, I provide insights based on market data and professional experience. Real estate decisions should be based on individual circumstances. For personalized advice, consult your real estate, financial, or legal professional.