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lstar honours 2018 student scholarship award recipients

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) today announced a total of $6,000 has been awarded to four outstanding students, supporting post-secondary endeavours, as they take the next step in their educational journeys.

September 12, 2018

solid home sales in august cap a strong summer season

London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 923 homes* were sold in August, up 2.2% over the same time last year. August 2018 marked the second best August for home resales since the Association began tracking sales data in 1978. August 2016 holds the record, with 999 home resales.

September 6, 2018

july home sales reflect robust summer season

London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 1,000 homes* were sold in July, down 1.8% over the same time last year. July 2018 marked the third best July for home resales since the Association began tracking sales data in 1978.

August 2, 2018

home sales strong in june, despite inventory challenges

London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 1,080 homes* were sold in June, down 14.6% over the same time last year, which saw a record-setting month for June with 1,264 homes sold since the Association began tracking sales data in 1978.

July 3, 2018

home sales strong in may, with best monthly numbers in 2018

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 1,171 homes* were sold in May, down 24.4% over the same time last year, which saw a record-setting month for May with 1,549 homes sold. The May 2017 home sales stands as the highest ever sales month in LSTAR’s history, since the Association began tracking sales data in 1978.

June 5, 2018

april home sales strong, as spring season heats up

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 983 homes* were sold in April, down 19.6% over April 2017, which set a record for the best April results since LSTAR began tracking sales data in 1978.

May 3, 2018

march home sales on par with 10-year average, as inventory remains low

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 769 homes* were sold in March, down 37.9% over March 2017, which set a record for best March results since LSTAR began tracking sales data in 1978.

April 5, 2018

lstar celebrates excellence in commercial real estate with don smith commercial building awards

The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) is thrilled to host the 2017 Don Smith Commercial Building Awards on April 23, 2018 at the London Convention Centre. The biannual reception and awards ceremony recognizes the top commercial, industrial, multi-family and community buildings across the LSTAR region. The program was named after the late Don Smith, legendary co-founder of EllisDon, a world-renowned construction company with deep roots in London, Ontario.

April 3, 2018

home sales steady in january, despite low inventory

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 400 homes* were sold in January, down 28.8% over the same period last year, which holds the record for best January results since LSTAR began tracking sales data in 1978.

March 5, 2018