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LSTAR is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Don Smith Commercial Building Awards, celebrating excellence in commercial real estate & construction. Submit your nominations before the deadline of September 30, 2025.

LSTAR hosts a number of special events throughout the year, many of which are fundraisers for charities. Check out our 2025 Upcoming Events & Sponsorship Opportunities.

LSTAR would like to thank our valued sponsors and all the members who attended for making the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Trade Show such a success. Your support and participation help strengthen our REALTOR® community and make events like this possible.

LSTAR is proud to present an essential in-person REALTOR® Safety Session on Tuesday, September 9, designed to help you recognize risks, stay safe on the job, and build a culture of awareness within our industry. You'll walk away with practical self-defence strategies, safety best practices for client interactions, and real-life case studies that highlight the importance of being prepared.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month in Canada, a time to focus on the tools, tactics, and awareness that keep you safe on and off the field. LSTAR is excited to present two important safety-focused events for REALTORS®.

LSTAR is proud to announce that a total of $10,000 has been awarded to four outstanding students through the 2025 LSTAR Student Scholarship Awards, supporting their post-secondary goals as they embark on the next chapter of their academic journeys.

Are you willing to be an Advocate for a deserving local organization or charity that could benefit from the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation’s Every REALTOR® Campaign? If so, please encourage them to apply to LSTAR no later than August 15, 2025, at 4:30 pm.

Despite ongoing uncertainty with U.S. tariffs and the global geopolitical climate, the local housing market continued its steady streak in June, with 745 homes exchanging hands via LSTAR's MLS® System. Housing supply showed signs of stabilization, with almost four and a half months of inventory last month, unchanged from the inventory recorded in May.

LSTAR's May 2025 residential market report reflects a market in transition amid broader economic pressures, including the ongoing impact of US tariffs. In May, 722 homes were sold—a 15.4% decline from May 2024. Meanwhile, new listings rose 15.3% to 1,999, and active listings climbed 26.5% to 3,253, offering buyers a wider selection of properties.