LSTAR Building Update

At the LSTAR Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 23, Members approved authorizing the LSTAR Board of Directors to sell the current office building and explore purchasing or leasing a smaller, more suitable space.

The LSTAR Building Task Force met on July 16 to discuss next steps. On July 25, the Directors approved the following motions, based on task force recommendations.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month

At LSTAR, the safety of our REALTORS® is always a top priority. This month, we’re hosting two special events to support member safety: an in-person Safety Event on September 9 and an online Safety Webinar on September 23. Plus, keep an eye out for our upcoming Safety Edition of Real Estate Radar, packed with resources and tips to help keep you safe on the job.

Latest LSTAR News

On September 16, join us between 10 am and 11 am for our LSTAR Member Town Hall. Hear the latest Association updates from 2025 LSTAR Chair Dale Marsh and LSTAR CEO Bill Madder, along with speeches from our 2026 Board of Directors Candidates.

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Join us September 17, 10 am to 11 am at the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre for a Commercial and Economic Town Hall featuring Paul Jenkins, CEO of St. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce, and also hear from the 2026 LSTAR Board of Director candidates. kbougie [at] lstar.ca (Register by emailing kbougie[at]lstar[dot]ca.)

Reminder for Brokers, Admins, and Members: Authenticate Your BrokerBay App. We’ve received reports that some members are not appearing in the drop-down list when assigning a lockbox. To fix this, each agent in your brokerage must open and authenticate their BrokerBay app. Until every member has completed this step, their names will not display in the lockbox assignment list. Taking a moment to authenticate will ensure a smooth lockbox assignment process. Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, and resources on LSTAR's Supra One resource page.

MLS® & Membership News

Your Matrix™ workspace got an upgrade on Wednesday, August 20! Enjoy faster searches, real-time client tracking, mobile-friendly tools, and customizable branding, helping you save time and stay connected wherever you work.

Latest Membership Counts

As of August 28, 2025, LSTAR has 2,283 Members.

Welcome to our Newest Members!

Clinton Claxton – Nu-Vista Premiere Realty Inc
Mandy Willsey – Showcase East Elgin Realty Inc
Tracey Marie Fehr – Royal LePage Triland Realty
Solomon Hasna – Re/Max Icon Realty
Yogesh Balakrishnan – Street City Realty Inc
Daniel Amaya – Royal LePage Triland Realty
Andrew Goddard – Royal LePage Triland Realty
Varun Malhotra – EXP Realty
Kash Mathur – Century 21 First Canadian Corp
Nik Kapur – Colliers Southwestern Ontario, Brokerage
Trista Anderson – Sutton Group – Select (2)
Pema Tamang – Century 21 First Canadian Corp
Gagan Mangat – Gold Empire Realty Inc
Tiyonna McDonald – Century 21 First Canadian Corp
Snehpal Singh – Gold Empire Realty Inc.
Marc Rutledge – Thrive Realty Inc

New Transfers

Ranjit Singh – now with EXP Realty
Val Petrov – now with Team Glasser Real Estate Brokerage Inc
Chase Raymond – now with Keller Williams Lifestyles
Kevin Kingma – now with Platinum Key Realty Inc
Levi Kap – now with Platinum Key Realty Inc
Jazz Awadh – now with Rinehart Realty
Dia Farzana – now with Nu-Vista Premiere Realty Inc
Vinay Vali – now with Initia Real Estate (Ontario) Ltd

Retired Members

Nancy Sharon Davies
Coldwell Banker Power Realty
Bud Loughlin
Royal LePage Triland Realty
Jill Jeffery
Platinum Key Realty Inc
Ann Klassen
Royal LePage Results Realty
Heather Arnott
Street City Realty Inc

For questions regarding your LSTAR Membership, please email Membership [at] LSTAR.ca (Membership[at]LSTAR[dot]ca).

Education

LSTAR's Webinar Series is back this fall, with high impact sessions to elevate your business, from maximizing Supra One to preparing for the 2026 tax season, practical, timely, and tailored to your success.

Back to Learning: September Classes at LSTAR! Whether you're brushing up on skills or trying something brand new, sign up for a free class today!

Launching this Fall: LSTAR’s “Mini Mondays”, bite-sized, focused classes held every Monday, covering a wide range of topics to boost your knowledge in no time!

Are you seeking additional training or support? LSTAR offers tailored private training sessions for brokerages and members with our in-house Education Training Specialist—enhance your skills and knowledge today!

Events

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claire [at] lstar.ca (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!) If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, we’d love your support at the LSTAR Charity Golf Tournament on September 18 at Highland Country Club. claire [at] lstar.ca (Reach out to Claire[at]LSTAR[dot]ca to sign up!)

LSTAR’s Annual Gala, on November 21! Reserve your spot at our DISCOUNT TABLE DAY on September 4, from 9 am to 4 pm, and save on your table purchase. You can secure your table in person or by emailing Claire [at] LSTAR.ca (Claire[at]LSTAR[dot]ca)

Team LSTAR is currently at 113 donations toward our goal of 200, way to go, Team! With 61 team members on board, we’re well on our way. Keep the momentum going and don’t forget to bring a buddy!

Check out the Member Hub often for upcoming events, Member Perks, and more! Don’t miss these LSTAR opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun with family, friends, and colleagues.

Advocacy Insight

Homeownership assistance program coming soon. The City of London is scheduled to launch a new homeownership assistance program. Details are being finalized, and the City plans to launch the program sometime in the fall of 2025. Check out the City's website to learn more and stay updated on this program.

LSTAR will continue to share updates with our Members, as details become available.

The province has approved changes to "The London Plan" to make it easier and faster to build homes. The updates will support more housing near transit, services, and infrastructure, helping create a more affordable, connected, and sustainable London.

The City of London will receive $1.08 million over three years from the Government of Canada to strengthen short-term rental rule enforcement, helping protect housing availability and neighbourhood well-being.

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