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Windsor-Essex housing market forecast 2026 showing skyline, residential homes, and real estate trends affecting buyers and sellers in Windsor Ontario

Windsor-Essex Housing Market 2026: What the CMHC Report Means for Buyers, Sellers & Seniors

This morning I had the privilege of attending a housing market briefing presented by Anthony Passarelli, Lead Economist and Spokesperson for Southern Ontario at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). As someone who works alongside buyers, sellers, and families across Windsor, Leamington, and Kingsville every single day, I walked away with a lot ...

Ontario removes HST on new homes 2026 graphic showing tax savings for Windsor Essex and Leamington Ontario real estate buyers

Ontario HST Rebate on New Homes (2026): Who Qualifies & How Much You Can Save

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Rebate Posted by Linda Hakr | JUMP Realty | Windsor-Essex Region | March 2026 Big news for anyone thinking about buying a new home in Ontario — and it could save you up to $130,000. On March 25, 2026, Premier Doug Ford ...

Dog and cat sitting in a staged living room with a sold sign illustrating tips for selling a home with pets in Leamington Ontario

How to Sell Your Home With Pets in Leamington, Ontario

Practical tips to eliminate pet odours, repair damage, and wow buyers — even with furry family members at home. Thinking about listing your home but worried your dog, cat, or other pets might turn buyers away? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common concerns I hear from ...

Kingsville Ontario Real Estate Market Update — February 2026

What Buyers and Sellers in Kingsville Need to Know Right Now By Linda Hakr, REALTOR® | JUMP Realty | Serving Kingsville, Leamington & Windsor-Essex If you own a home in Kingsville Ontario — or you’ve been thinking about moving here — the February 2026 numbers just came in, and there’s ...