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Windsor-Essex County · Ontario

2026 Edition · Market Data Updated Monthly

The Windsor-Essex County Real Estate Investment Guide

Understand the market before you invest in it.

Local market data, neighbourhood insight and practical investment guidance designed to help you understand Windsor-Essex County and determine whether it fits your real estate investment strategy.

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Windsor-Essex County Market Pulse

What's Happening Right Now?

Reporting period
September 2026
Source
Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS®: Residential Stats President's Report

Average Residential Sale Price

$561,421

↓ 3.94% YoY

Median Residential Sale Price

$505,000

↓ 4.72% YoY

Residential Sales

357

↓ 17.55% YoY

New Listings / Market Activity

1,140

↓ 12.78% YoY

Residential Sales, January to Sep

0100200300400500600JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep20262025
Monthly figures as first reported each month.
Residential Sales by month, 2025 and 2026
Month20252026Change
Jan271267↓ 1.48%
Feb327237↓ 27.52%
Mar361352↓ 2.49%
Apr453437↓ 3.53%
May517424↓ 17.99%
Jun501476↓ 4.99%
Jul538470↓ 12.64%
Aug468428↓ 8.55%
Sep433357↓ 17.55%

Units sold by price range

Residential units sold by price range, September 2026
Price rangeUnits sold
Under $60,000
0
$60,000-$99,999
2
$100,000-$139,999
1
$140,000-$179,999
4
$180,000-$219,999
7
$220,000-$259,999
7
$260,000-$299,999
27
$300,000-$359,999
37
$360,000-$419,999
38
$420,000-$549,999
121
$550,000-$699,999
72
$700,000-$749,999
12
$750,000-$799,999
15
$800,000-$899,999
21
$900,000-$999,999
5
$1,000,000-$1,499,999
18
$1,500,000-$1,999,999
2
$2,000,000-$2,499,999
5
$2,500,000-$2,999,999
0
$3,000,000 and up
0

394 units in total, as published in the report’s price range chart. This count is reported separately from the residential sales figure, so the two totals differ.

Price ranges are not equal widths; the bands are shown as the report publishes them.

Jeremy’s Take

September felt softer than August, and the numbers back that up. New listings were basically flat month over month, but sales dropped by more than 16%, which tells me buyers are still being very selective and are not feeling much pressure to rush into a purchase.

Prices continued to ease as well. The average sale price was down roughly 4% from last September, while the median was down almost 5%. Month over month, though, the movement was much smaller, which is important. We are seeing softer pricing, but not a sudden drop.

For investors, I still think this is a market where patience matters. Fewer transactions and more cautious buyers can create opportunities, especially with properties that need work, have been sitting, or were originally priced for a stronger market. At the same time, you cannot rely on appreciation to make the numbers work. Purchase price, realistic rents, financing and the cost of renovations all matter more in this environment.

Year to date, sales are down 5.9%, listings are down 4.3%, and both average and median prices are roughly 3% below last year. To me, that continues to point toward a slower, more balanced market rather than anything resembling the aggressive conditions we saw a few years ago.

Previous market reports
Available residential listings at the end of September
1,289
Year-to-date residential sales
3,640
↓ 5.92% YoY
Year-to-date average residential sale price
$557,153
↓ 3.07% YoY
Year-to-date median residential sale price
$515,000
↓ 2.83% YoY
September price distribution
121 residential sales from $420,000-$549,999 and 72 from $550,000-$699,999.

Why Windsor-Essex County?

A regional economy worth understanding first

Windsor-Essex County is different from most Canadian real estate markets. Its location on the U.S. border, connection to Detroit, manufacturing base and current infrastructure investment create a regional economy worth understanding before deciding whether the market fits your strategy.

These factors don’t guarantee real estate returns. They help explain the market you’re investing in.

  1. The Windsor Detroit Advantage

    GTA → Windsor ↔ Detroit

    Windsor and Detroit are separate cities in separate countries, but their proximity creates an unusual relationship for a Canadian real estate market. Residents cross the border for work, business, sports, concerts, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. In the 2021 Census, 5,305 employed people in the Windsor CMA reported working outside Canada. Detroit is also home to four major professional sports teams.

  2. Canada's International Gateway

    One of Canada's most important international trade corridors.

    Approximately 30% of Canada-U.S. trade by truck moves through the Windsor Detroit gateway, representing more than $274 million in trade per day according to CBSA. Windsor now has three international road crossings, including the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which opened July 27, 2026 and provides a direct Highway 401 to I-75 connection.

  3. Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing

    A longstanding manufacturing base alongside major newer investments.

    Invest WindsorEssex reports more than 1,000 manufacturers in the region and approximately $3.8 billion in annual manufacturing GDP. Major newer investments include NextStar Energy's Windsor battery facility and Minth Group's manufacturing campus. Manufacturing concentration is also a risk investors should understand because the region remains exposed to automotive cycles, trade conditions and U.S. demand.

  4. A Region of Different Markets

    Explore Windsor-Essex County

    A value add property in Ford City, an established rental in Walkerville, a conversion opportunity in East Windsor, a redevelopment property in South Windsor and a multifamily building in Leamington can require completely different investment strategies. The better question is not simply “What's the best neighbourhood?” but “Which area and property type fit the strategy I'm trying to execute?”

  5. Investment & Long Term Growth

    Investment & Development

    Healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and municipal infrastructure investment can help investors understand where employment, development capacity and the regional footprint are evolving. These projects are worth following, but they are not guarantees of appreciation.

GTA → Windsor ↔ Detroit

A smaller Canadian real estate market with a major American city next door.

For investors coming from the GTA, Windsor can look like another smaller Southwestern Ontario market on a map. The border changes that perspective.

Windsor sits immediately across the Detroit River from a major American employment, entertainment and commercial centre while also serving as one of Canada’s most important international trade gateways.

Explanatory diagram. Not an official or to-scale map.
5,305
Windsor CMA workers reported working outside Canada in the 2021 Census.*
4
major professional sports teams in downtown Detroit.
3
international road crossings in Windsor.

*Statistics Canada reports “worked outside Canada”; this figure does not identify all 5,305 workers as working in Michigan or Detroit.

Explore Windsor-Essex County

Different areas. Different properties. Different strategies.

Select an area to see how I look at it as an investor. A, B and C references are my own framework for describing investment areas, not official classifications.

Ford City

  • Revitalization
  • Value Add
  • Mixed Use

Investment Character

Historically viewed by many local investors as a C class area in my framework. Lower acquisition prices can reflect property condition, renovation requirements and the exact street. The City's Ford City Community Improvement Plan also reflects deliberate revitalization efforts.

Property Mix

The housing stock varies from smaller bungalows to larger two storey homes, with duplexes, small multifamily and mixed use properties also found throughout the area.

Jeremy’s Quick Take

My first Ford City investment in 2024 started as a flip. A few weeks before possession, I attended Dropped on Drouillard and started looking at the neighbourhood differently. Since then I've watched properties change hands, reinvestment occur and Drouillard continue developing its own identity. For me, Ford City became less about one flip and more about watching a neighbourhood go through a longer term transition. But I wouldn't buy something simply because it's cheap.

Jeremy McGraw in Ford City, Windsor
Investor Lesson

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean undervalued.

Investment & Development

Understand where the region is changing.

Infrastructure, employment and development activity help explain how the region is evolving. They are context for your analysis, not a guarantee of appreciation, rent growth or investment returns.

Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit
Stylized regional diagram for orientation only. Not a to-scale or boundary-accurate map.

Project locations

  1. Gordie Howe International BridgeOPEN · Opened July 27, 2026
  2. NextStar EnergyOPERATIONAL · Grand opening March 5, 2026
  3. Minth Group Manufacturing CampusDEVELOPMENT UNDERWAY
  4. Fancsy Family Hospital + Growth AreaCONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY · Groundbreaking July 16, 2026
  5. Lauzon Parkway / Sandwich SouthINFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT UNDERWAY
  6. LaSalle Vollmer Centre ExpansionPROPOSED · Design and consultation underway

  1. International Trade & Infrastructure

    Gordie Howe International Bridge

    OPEN · Opened July 27, 2026

    Sources & update history

    What Happened

    The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic on July 27, 2026, creating a new six lane international crossing between Windsor and Detroit and a direct highway to highway connection between Highway 401 and I-75.

    • ~30% of Canada-U.S. trade by truck moves through the Windsor Detroit gateway.
    • $274M+ in trade moves through the gateway each day.
    • 3 international road crossings now operate in Windsor.

    First full month of traffic

    Statistics Canada’s preliminary figures for August 2026, the bridge’s first full month of operation, show 134,900 Canadian-resident return trips from the United States by automobile and 101,000 U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile through the new crossing. A further 34,800 commercial transport trucks entered Canada via the bridge. Over the same period, automobile entries at the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel totalled 348,000, down 35.4% from August 2025, while commercial truck entries at Windsor’s other ports rose 0.4% to 87,400. These figures count traffic entering Canada.

    Investment Impact

    Windsor's economy has long been connected to cross border manufacturing, logistics and trade. The Gordie Howe adds capacity and another route through Canada's most important truck trade corridor. That doesn't tell us which property to buy; it helps explain why transportation and international trade remain fundamental parts of Windsor's economic identity.

    Jeremy’s Take

    I wouldn't buy a property simply because it's close to the Gordie Howe Bridge. What interests me is what the bridge represents for Windsor long term: another major international crossing, direct highway connectivity and continued investment in one of the region's defining economic advantages.

    Things to Watch

    Cross border trade volumes, surrounding industrial and logistics investment, traffic patterns between the three crossings and future development around the corridor.

  2. Advanced Manufacturing & Battery

    NextStar Energy

    OPERATIONAL · Grand opening March 5, 2026

    Sources & update history

    What Happened

    NextStar Energy officially opened its Windsor facility in March 2026. The 4.23 million square foot complex represents more than $5 billion in investment and is Canada's first commercial scale advanced battery manufacturing operation. At the grand opening, NextStar reported 1,300 direct jobs created and more than one million battery cells produced since commercial cell production began in November 2025.

    • $5B+ invested since 2022.
    • 4.23M sq. ft. Windsor manufacturing facility.
    • 1,300 direct jobs created as reported at the March 2026 grand opening.

    Energy Storage Milestone Award

    NextStar Energy received the Energy Storage Milestone Award from Energy Storage Canada, recognizing the Windsor facility as Canada’s only full-scale battery manufacturing plant.

    Investment Impact

    NextStar represents a major expansion of Windsor's existing automotive and manufacturing ecosystem into advanced battery production. I would not translate 1,300 jobs directly into 1,300 renters or homebuyers. The more useful takeaway is that a major new manufacturing employer is now operating in the region.

    Jeremy’s Take

    NextStar gets my attention because it's no longer just an announcement. The facility is built, battery production has started and people are working there. As an investor, I care about the difference between something being proposed and something actually becoming operational.

    Things to Watch

    Employment growth, production expansion, additional suppliers locating in Windsor-Essex County and how the broader North American battery industry evolves.

  3. Automotive Supply Chain

    Minth Group Manufacturing Campus

    DEVELOPMENT UNDERWAY

    Sources & update history

    What Happened

    Minth Group announced a nearly $300 million investment in Windsor for the first phase of a multi building manufacturing campus on approximately 54 acres of Windsor International Airport land. The initial facility is approximately 379,415 square feet and is expected to create 1,099 direct jobs. A second approximately 150,000 square foot facility was later announced through a joint venture with AISIN.

    • ~$300M initial investment.
    • 379,415 sq. ft. phase one facility.
    • 1,099 expected direct jobs.
    • ~54 acre airport campus.

    Investment Impact

    Minth is useful to understand alongside NextStar rather than in isolation. NextStar represents a major battery manufacturing anchor; Minth represents additional supplier investment locating in Windsor and expanding the regional automotive and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

    Jeremy’s Take

    What interests me here is the supplier side of the story. A major anchor investment is important, but I'm also watching whether other manufacturers choose Windsor and build operations around the broader automotive and battery ecosystem. Minth is one example of that happening.

    Things to Watch

    Construction and operational milestones, hiring versus projected employment, future phases of the campus and additional supplier investment around Windsor Airport.

  4. Healthcare & Institutional Growth

    Fancsy Family Hospital + Growth Area

    CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY · Groundbreaking July 16, 2026

    Sources & update history

    What Happened

    Ontario officially broke ground on Windsor-Essex County's new Fancsy Family Hospital on July 16, 2026. The planned acute care hospital has a capacity of 594 beds, including 101 net new beds.

    • 594 planned beds.
    • 101 net new beds.
    • Construction officially began July 2026.

    First concrete poured

    CTV News Windsor reported on October 1, 2026 that the first concrete had been poured at the hospital site. Phase one, with EllisDon as construction manager, includes a three-storey education and administrative centre, a 700-vehicle parking garage and site infrastructure.

    Investment Impact

    The hospital is being developed within a broader area where municipal planning contemplates future residential, employment, commercial and institutional growth. Windsor is also investing in roads and infrastructure intended to support the hospital, NextStar, airport lands and further development in Sandwich South.

    Jeremy’s Take

    I've watched this area remain largely undeveloped while the hospital moved through years of planning. Now physical construction has started. What I'm watching isn't just the hospital building. I'm paying attention to what happens around it: roads, servicing, housing, commercial development, employment lands and the airport area. I wouldn't buy nearby based on an assumption that the hospital automatically increases property values.

    Things to Watch

    Construction milestones, surrounding land use approvals, housing development, commercial development, airport employment lands and infrastructure investment.

    Sources

    Updated August 2026

  5. Growth Enabling Infrastructure

    Lauzon Parkway / Sandwich South

    INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT UNDERWAY

    Sources & update history

    What Happened

    Windsor's approved 2026 capital investments include $45.7 million for Banwell Road corridor improvements and $20.7 million for Lauzon Parkway and Cabana Road East infrastructure improvements. The City connects these investments with development around NextStar, the future hospital, airport lands and further development of Sandwich South.

    • $45.7M Banwell Road corridor improvements.
    • $20.7M Lauzon Parkway / Cabana Road East infrastructure improvements.

    Investment Impact

    Development needs infrastructure. Hospitals, factories, subdivisions and employment lands require transportation, servicing and other municipal capacity. These projects help show where the City is investing to accommodate existing projects and future growth.

    Jeremy’s Take

    Infrastructure isn't as exciting to talk about as a new hospital or battery plant, but it's one of the things I pay close attention to. When a municipality starts investing heavily in roads and servicing around undeveloped land, I want to understand what that infrastructure is intended to support. It doesn't guarantee that every proposed development gets built. It tells me where development capacity is being created.

    Things to Watch

    Road construction timelines, servicing of airport and Sandwich South lands, future residential and employment approvals and broader transportation connections.

    Sources

    Updated August 2026

  6. Community & Recreation Infrastructure

    LaSalle Vollmer Centre Expansion

    PROPOSED · Design and consultation underway

    Sources & update history

    What Happened

    LaSalle council approved public consultation and detailed design work for a possible expansion of the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex. The Town is considering a double gymnasium, a dedicated fitness and aerobic room, an expanded fitness area, a lengthened indoor walking track, a senior centre and staff office space. Construction has not been approved. Administration expects to bring a detailed design, updated construction estimates and a financial plan back to council in 2027.

    • $250,000 estimated for consultation and detailed design, funded from the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Reserve.
    • ~1M visits a year to the existing centre, which opened in 2008.
    • Council decision on construction expected in 2027.

    Public consultation

    The Town of LaSalle held open houses at the Vollmer Centre on June 15, 2026, gathered input at the LaSalle Night Market on June 28 and ran an online survey that closed July 6, 2026.

    Investment Impact

    Recreation facilities are part of how a municipality accommodates a growing population. The Town says many programs at the Vollmer Centre are operating at full capacity and that its recreation master plan calls for expansion within the next two to four years. That is context about demand for community amenities in LaSalle. It is not a guarantee of property values, and the project remains a proposal until council approves construction and funding.

    Jeremy’s Take

    The Vollmer Centre opened in 2008 to serve a much smaller LaSalle. Nearly 20 years later, the fact that the Town is now considering a major $33M-$40M expansion says a lot about how much the community has grown. Programs are already operating near capacity, and LaSalle is planning for significant population growth over the coming decades.

    From an investment standpoint, I see this as another sign that LaSalle continues to mature as a community. Recreation, trails, waterfront investment and other public amenities all help support the kind of quality of life that keeps attracting families and long-term residents.

    That said, projects of this size are not free. Because the Vollmer Centre is municipally owned, the final funding plan matters. Grants, reserves, development charges and ultimately municipal revenues all have to be part of the conversation, and residents are right to pay attention to how the project is financed and what the ongoing operating costs could be.

    For me, the bigger story is not just the building itself. It is that LaSalle has grown enough that infrastructure built less than two decades ago is already being pushed beyond its original capacity.

    Things to Watch

    The 2027 council report, the final construction cost and funding plan, any effect on municipal taxes and the timing of construction if it is approved.

Investment Strategies

Strategy Before Property. Team Before Execution.

The right property depends on the strategy you’re trying to execute. These are the approaches investors most commonly explore in Windsor-Essex County.

What It Is

Purchase a single family home, rent it to a household and hold the property as part of a longer term investment strategy.

Run the numbers with Rental Check, a free rental property calculator

Windsor-Essex County Context

Single family opportunities exist throughout Windsor-Essex County, but the investment can look completely different depending on where you buy. An older home in Ford City or Essex, an established ranch in East Windsor, or a newer property in LaSalle, Belle River or Kingsville shouldn't be analyzed as though they're interchangeable.

Jeremy’s Insight

Simple doesn't mean you should buy just anything. I still want to understand the neighbourhood, likely tenant, property condition, expected rent, major future repairs and the investor's longer term plan. For some investors, a conventional rental in a strong location is exactly what they need. We don't need to manufacture a complicated strategy if a straightforward one accomplishes the goal.

What It Is

This can mean purchasing an existing duplex or small multifamily property, or finding an appropriate property where additional legal units may potentially be created.

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Windsor-Essex County Context

Existing duplexes and small multifamily properties can be found throughout the region, while conversion opportunities can appear in areas such as East Windsor, South Windsor, LaSalle and Essex. Conversion potential is always property specific.

Jeremy’s Insight

I don't only look at how many units a property has today. I look at what the property could reasonably become. When I'm evaluating a potential conversion, I'm looking at things such as the existing layout, entrances, basement, parking, lot, utilities and overall property characteristics. From there, we can involve the appropriate professionals to determine what is actually possible before relying on a conversion as part of the investment strategy.

What It Is

BRRR is a strategy where an investor purchases a property with an opportunity to create value, completes the necessary improvements, rents the property and then looks to refinance the completed asset. If enough capital can be recovered through the refinance, that money may then be available for another investment.

Model a project with the free Ontario BRRR Calculator

Windsor-Essex County Context

Windsor's older housing stock creates opportunities for investors willing to renovate, reposition or improve properties. Sometimes the value comes from condition. Sometimes it's a better layout, additional legal units or improving an underutilized property.

Jeremy’s Insight

A successful value add project starts before the renovation begins. I want to understand what we're paying, what work the property needs, what that work should realistically cost, what the completed property could rent for and what supports the potential finished value. Financing, inspections, insurance, contractors, trades and material costs can all influence whether the project makes sense. The refinance is never something I want an investor to blindly assume.

What It Is

House hacking combines your home and investment into the same property. You might live in one unit of a duplex while renting the other, purchase a home that already contains an additional legal unit, or investigate whether another permitted unit can be created.

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Windsor-Essex County Context

Windsor-Essex County's older homes, duplexes, ranches and properties with additional dwelling unit potential can create opportunities for buyers who want to combine homeownership with real estate investing.

Jeremy’s Insight

Your first home and your first investment don't necessarily need to be two different purchases. For the right buyer, house hacking can provide an introduction to being a landlord while rental income helps offset some of the cost of owning the property. But I also want to understand the person. If you hate the idea of living close to your tenant, the fact that a property works mathematically doesn't make it the right strategy for you. Strategy needs to fit your life too.

What It Is

Mixed use properties combine residential and commercial real estate within the same investment, such as a storefront with apartments above or behind it.

Windsor-Essex County Context

Windsor-Essex County has older mixed use properties throughout established commercial corridors and downtown areas, including opportunities in areas such as Ford City, Downtown Windsor and Belle River.

Jeremy’s Insight

Mixed use is one of the property types I think residential investors can easily overlook. I like that one property can potentially provide both residential and commercial income, but I still analyze each side differently. Who is the commercial tenant? What does the space work for? What happens if it becomes vacant? How does the residential component perform? If mixed use is new to you, that doesn't automatically mean it isn't an option. It means we involve the appropriate professionals so we can properly understand what we're buying.

What It Is

Commercial investing can include retail, office, industrial and other properties primarily intended for business use.

Windsor-Essex County Context

Opportunities in Windsor-Essex County range from smaller storefronts and neighbourhood plazas to industrial properties and larger commercial buildings. What makes a good commercial investment can change substantially depending on the property and intended use.

Jeremy’s Insight

With commercial real estate, I don't just want to know what the building is. I want to understand who can use it. Location, permitted use, parking, access, layout and the type of businesses that could realistically occupy the property all matter. I also want to think beyond the existing tenant. If that tenant leaves, who is the next logical user of the space? You don't need to already be a commercial real estate expert to explore an opportunity. My role is to help evaluate the property and bring in the appropriate professionals where needed.

Why I Built This Guide

I didn’t get into real estate investing just to own properties.

Jeremy McGraw of McGraw Real Estate
Investor
Since 2016
REALTOR®
Since 2016
Experience
Residential · Mixed Use · Commercial
Focus
Windsor-Essex County

I’ve always been fascinated by investing and the idea of financial independence.

When I started in real estate in 2016, markets like the GTA were taking off while Windsor hadn’t experienced the same degree of growth. Being a Realtor gave me an opportunity to understand the market at a much more local level: the different neighbourhoods, the properties, the tenant markets and what each area could offer an investor.

I started seeing opportunities for myself.

As a Realtor, I don’t have a traditional pension waiting for me at retirement. My thinking was that real estate could become one part of building that future while also creating another source of income that wasn’t entirely dependent on how many homes I sold that year.

Over time, that became less about simply accumulating properties and more about building financial flexibility. My goal is to reach a point where I can choose how much I want to work, spend more time with the people I care about, enjoy my hobbies and passions, and know that I’ve built income outside of my day to day business.

For me, financial independence isn’t about never working again. It’s about having more choice over how I spend my time.

Your reason doesn’t have to be mine.

Maybe you’re looking for additional income. Maybe you’re building toward retirement. Maybe you want to create something for your family, diversify outside the stock market, or eventually have more control over how much you work. The strategy can change depending on the goal.

Investor first. Realtor second.

I’ve been a Realtor and real estate investor since 2016, and those two sides of my career have grown together. I’ve bought and owned investment properties, worked through renovations and value add projects, dealt with tenants and contractors, navigated financing and refinancing, and expanded beyond traditional residential properties into mixed use and commercial real estate.

I’ve sat on both sides of the table. When I look at an investment property, I’m not only thinking about the transaction. I want to understand what we’re trying to accomplish with it.

The goal isn’t to find you a property. It’s to help you find the right property for the strategy.

Why the guide exists

As I gained experience investing in Windsor-Essex County, I realized how much of what I had learned wasn’t something you could easily understand by looking at listings online. The neighbourhood matters. The street matters. The property matters. The tenant market matters. And the strategy that worked for one investor may make absolutely no sense for another.

That’s especially difficult for someone trying to invest here from outside the region. I built this guide to make that knowledge more accessible.

I want you to understand Windsor-Essex County before you invest here, learn the different strategies available to you and make a more informed decision about whether this market actually fits what you’re trying to accomplish. And if you decide it does, I can help you take the next step.

The Team

You don’t have to build the team alone.

Finding the property is only one part of real estate investing. Depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, you may need financing, inspections, insurance, contractors, trades, property management, renovation materials and other professional resources.

Part of my role is helping investors assemble the right team around the property.

  • Financing
  • Inspections
  • Insurance
  • Contractors & Trades
  • Property Management
  • Renovation & Material Resources

Whether you’re purchasing a straightforward rental, renovating an existing property, exploring additional units, buying mixed use or commercial real estate, or considering a larger development project, you don’t have to arrive knowing how to do every part yourself.

Bring the goal. We’ll help build the plan and team around it.

Where specialized legal, financing, construction, insurance or other professional advice is required, the appropriate professional should be involved.

Learn → Plan → Invest

How the process works

  1. LEARN

    Understand Windsor-Essex County, its different markets and the investment strategies available to you.

  2. PLAN

    We'll discuss your goals, capital, financing, experience and how you want to grow, then start defining the strategy and team around you.

  3. INVEST

    We'll search for opportunities that fit the plan, evaluate them together and involve the appropriate professionals when needed.

Investor Strategy Session

Start with a plan, not a listing.

The Investor Strategy Session is a conversation about where you are today and what you’re trying to build. We’ll look at your experience, goals, available capital, financing, desired involvement and how you want your portfolio to grow.

The goal isn’t to sell you a property. It’s to build a strategy before we start looking for one.

Complimentary · Approximately 30-45 Minutes · Virtual, Phone or In Person

What we’ll talk about

  1. Your Goals

    What do you ultimately want real estate to accomplish?

  2. Your Starting Point

    Is this your first investment or are you adding to an existing portfolio?

  3. Capital & Financing

    What resources are available and what financing options should be explored?

  4. Investment Strategy

    Which types of investments may fit what you're trying to accomplish?

  5. Your Involvement

    How active do you want to be in renovations, management and the investment itself?

  6. Your Growth Plan

    Do you want one or two properties, or are you trying to build and scale a larger portfolio?

  7. Your Next Acquisition

    What should we actually be looking for when we enter the market?

Some investors want one or two properties. Others want to build a larger portfolio. Those investors shouldn’t necessarily use the same strategy.

I’m currently
Preferred way to connect

Requests are reviewed by Jeremy McGraw and sent to jeremy@remax519.com. This is not a booking calendar.

Personalized Portfolio Roadmap

Instead of starting with hundreds of listings, we start by defining what a good opportunity looks like for you.

  1. Investment Objective
  2. Target Strategies
  3. Property Criteria
  4. Target Areas
  5. Financing & Team Needs
  6. Next Acquisition

The Personalized Portfolio Roadmap is a real estate acquisition roadmap developed through the strategy and client process. It is not a financial plan.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

In my opinion, Windsor-Essex County can be a great market for someone looking to invest in Southern Ontario. One of the things I like about the region is the variety. Depending on your goals, capital and experience, you can explore everything from single family rentals and condos to multifamily, value add, mixed use and commercial opportunities. There isn't one investment strategy that fits everyone. The goal is finding the part of the market that fits you.

No. I've worked with investors who purchased in Windsor without ever stepping foot in the area. When you're investing from outside the region, having a strong local Realtor and support network becomes even more important. I can be your eyes on the ground, help you understand the different areas and properties, and connect you with local professionals and resources as they're needed. You don't necessarily need to live here. You need the right local support around you.

Yes. I work with local and out of town investors, including investors coming from other parts of Ontario. Eligibility to purchase can depend on the buyer and property. Canada currently has federal restrictions on certain purchases of residential property by non-Canadians, with a number of exceptions. Those restrictions are currently scheduled to remain in effect until January 1, 2027. If you're unsure whether you're eligible to purchase, we can identify that early and involve the appropriate legal or other professional advice where necessary.

There isn't one answer. The amount of capital required depends on the property, purchase price, financing, investment strategy and the investor's individual circumstances. Some transactions may also involve alternative financing structures, such as a Vendor Take Back mortgage (VTB), where the seller provides financing for a portion of the purchase. Rather than starting with an arbitrary minimum amount, I'd rather understand what capital you have available and then determine what strategies may realistically fit.

I can help investors navigate opportunities throughout Windsor-Essex County and determine which properties may fit their investment strategy. That can include single family homes, condos, duplexes, multifamily properties, value add opportunities, mixed use buildings and commercial real estate. I don't want to limit the search to a particular property type simply because it's familiar. We start with what you're trying to accomplish and work backwards toward the property.

Yes. Being an investor myself, I've developed a network of local professionals and resources that can help throughout the investment process. Depending on the property, that may include contractors and trades, financing professionals, inspectors, insurance professionals, property management resources and access to preferred or wholesale pricing on certain renovation materials. I can also work through an investment property with you and help analyze the opportunity, costs and strategy. The ultimate investment decision is always yours. Where specialized financial, legal, construction or other professional advice is required, we'll involve the appropriate professional.

We start with you, not the listings. We'll talk about your experience with real estate, what you currently own, if anything, what types of investments you're considering and what you ultimately want your portfolio to accomplish. We also need to understand how you want to grow. Some investors may only want one or two properties. Others want to build a larger portfolio as efficiently as possible. Those investors shouldn't necessarily use the same strategy. If scaling is important, we'll need to think about how much capital each acquisition requires, how long that capital may remain tied up, whether a value add or refinance strategy could fit, and whether other structures, including potential partnerships, are worth exploring with the appropriate professionals. The goal is to develop a strategy that fits not only your next purchase, but where you're trying to go after it.

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