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As part of the REALTORS Care® Program, LSTAR is proud to have raised much-needed funds to support two deserving charities in our community! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the LSTAR Slo-Pitch tournament—your support helped us raise approximately $13,000, which will be split between Ark Aid Mission and Hospice of Elgin.

LSTAR is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2024 LSTAR Student Scholarship Awards. LSTAR grants $10,000 annually to four exceptional students, with each recipient receiving a $2,500 scholarship.

In July 2024, the real estate market in LSTAR's region demonstrated significant activity, with 604 homes sold, as recorded through LSTAR's MLS® system. The average home price was $654,593, indicating the market’s pricing trends. Additionally, there were 1,531 new listings, suggesting a robust supply of homes entering the market. Overall, the data points to a dynamic and balanced market, characterized by a healthy volume of transactions and a steady influx of new listings.

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 16, 2024, at 4:30 pm.

In June 2024, the real estate market in LSTAR's region saw significant fluctuations in activity, with 678 homes exchanging hands, according to the latest MLS® statistics. The average price of a home in the region was $671,309. The number of new listings in June was 1,510. We remain optimistic that the anticipated rate cuts by the Bank of Canada will stimulate the real estate market over the summer months.

With your support and enthusiasm at the 2024 LSTAR Slo-Pitch Tournament, we were able to give back to the Community, including two amazing charities, ARK AID STREET MISSION in London and HOSPICE OF ELGIN in St. Thomas! The weather was perfect, and such a great day for everyone involved, including players, attendees, and sponsors. We can't thank you enough!

Head to Domino's on June 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th in London, St. Thomas & Aylmer, and take advantage of these EXCLUSIVE Pizza Deals! By ordering either of the 2 SPECIALS, a portion of your order will go directly to Ark Aid Street Mission (London) and Hospice of Elgin (St. Thomas).

The local housing market continued its steady streak in May, with 774 homes exchanging hands via LSTAR's MLS® System. Housing supply showed signs of market stabilization, with three months of inventory in May, unchanged from the month before. Year to date, sales are outpacing 2023, with 3,161 total sales, up 1.8% from the same period last year.