News

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Thank You for Making Our 2024 AGM & Trade Show a Success

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.

July 23, 2025

REALTOR® Safety - Know Thy Enemy: Prospect or Predator

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.

July 14, 2025

Real Estate Radar - REALTOR® Safety Edition

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®.

July 8, 2025

LSTAR Honours 2025 Student Scholarship Award Recipients

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.

July 8, 2025

Applications Now Accepted for Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation Grants

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.

July 4, 2025

June Housing Market Shows Signs of Stability

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.

July 3, 2025

London & St. Thomas Real Estate Market Shows Resilience Amid Economic Challenges

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.

June 3, 2025

Important Notice: Potential Canada Post Strike & Service Disruptions

Please be aware of a potential Canada Post strike that could begin as early as May 22, 2025, pending the outcome of ongoing negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). If a strike occurs, it may impact the delivery of mail and parcels across the country. This could affect how and when you receive important documents, communications, or packages from fellow REALTORS®, LSTAR, and other organizations such as law offices.

May 16, 2025

Active Listings and Stable Prices Offer Hope for Buyers Amid Economic Uncertainty

In April 2025, LSTAR reported 653 sales, a 14.3% decrease compared to April 2024. New listings totaled 1,523, reflecting a 10.1% decline year-over-year, while active listings increased by 19.6% to 2,891. The average price of homes was $654,147, a slight 0.5% decrease, from April 2024.

May 5, 2025