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Today, Ontario’s nine largest REALTOR® associations, representing more than 95,000 of the nearly 100,000 REALTORS® across the province, sent a joint letter to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, the Honourable Stephen Crawford, in support of his government’s firm stance on the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s (RECO) operations and handling of the iPro Realty matter.

In August, 616 homes exchanged hands via LSTAR's MLS® System, up 10.4% compared to the same month a year ago. Similar to July, August posted its strongest sales month since 2021. August recorded the highest inventory level in the last 10 years, with five months of inventory, while the sales-to-new listing ratio of 45.7% indicates a balanced market, according to CREA.

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.

In July, 725 homes exchanged hands via LSTAR's MLS® System, up 28.1% compared to the same month a year ago. That’s the best month of sales for July since 2021. The overall sales-to-new listing ratio was 44.6%, which CREA would indicate as a balanced market.

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 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.