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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 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 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.

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.