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london new home starts lower in march

New home starts were lower in the London Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in March according to preliminary figures released on April 11, 2012 by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Builders laid foundations for 74 homes compared to 77 in March of 2011.

April 11, 2012

march sales down slightly

In March, local real estate sales decreased 4.8% over those of previous year, with 623 detached homes and 147 condos exchanging hands over the course of the month.

April 2, 2012

lstar wins orea's leadership award

On February 29, 2012, the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® received the award for volunteerism at the Ontario Real Estate Association's 2012 Leadership Conference in Toronto. The award is intended to recognize and honour a real estate board or association for its exceptional efforts in the area of Leadership and Volunteer Development.

March 20, 2012

london new home starts higher in february

New home starts were up in the London Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in February according to preliminary figures released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Builders laid foundations for 88 homes compared to 69 in February 2011.

March 8, 2012

early spring market heats up

February 2012 saw a 15.4% increase in local real estate sales over the previous year, with 500 detached homes and 137 condos exchanging hands over the course of the month.

March 1, 2012

winners of 2011 "don smith" commercial building awards announced

The winners of the "Don Smith" Commercial Building Awards, established by the Regional Commercial Council (RCC) of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) and sponsored by D&H, CBRE, TD Commercial Banking and Honeywell Building Solutions, were announced last night (February 7, 2012) to a capacity crowd at the London Club.

February 8, 2012

2011 fourth quarter podcast

2011 shaped up to be a solid year for real estate in London and area. Watch this video report of the 2011 President of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS®, Jack Lane, as he analyzes the market activity during his year in office.

January 31, 2012

funspiel nets over $11,000 for homeless

The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® held its fifteenth annual Homes for Hope® Bonspiel on January 21, 2011 at the Ilderton Curling Club. This popular event is a fundraiser for Mission Services of London.

January 30, 2012

home at last partnership wins award

The London and St.Thomas Association of REALTORS® is proud to announce that the Home at Last Affordable Home Ownership Partnership spearheaded by the Association back in 2005 has received the coveted Pillar Community Collaboration Award, presented last night at the London Convention Centre before a sold-out crowd of 500 guests.

January 23, 2012