Communications

LSTAR Honours 2026 Student Scholarship Award Recipients

LSTAR is excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2026 LSTAR Student Scholarship Awards. LSTAR grants $10,000 annually to four exceptional students, with each recipient receiving a $2,500 scholarship. The Scholarship Advisory Group thanks all applicants and wishes them continued success in their future endeavours!

July 6, 2026

June Home Sales Remain Steady

In June, 753 homes changed hands via LSTAR's MLS® system, up 1.6% compared to June 2025 and on par with June sales over the past four years. Average sales price saw some fluctuation last month, down 6.7% from the same month a year ago to $606,614. By comparison, the May average sales price was $662,292, while it was $618,665 in April. Inventory remained stable, with 4.6 months of inventory recorded in June.

July 3, 2026

Save the Dates of Our Upcoming Events!

LSTAR hosts a number of special events throughout the year, many of which are fundraisers for charities. Check out our 2026 Upcoming Events & Sponsorship Opportunities.

July 1, 2026

Applications Now Accepted for Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation Grants

It's that time of year again to help spread the word about the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation's Every REALTOR® Campaign Grant Program. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting shelter-related causes and helping provide hope and assistance to communities across Ontario. LSTAR is proud to participate in this important initiative.

If you know of a charitable organization within the LSTAR jurisdiction that could benefit from this funding opportunity, please encourage them to apply no later than August 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm.

June 30, 2026

What a Day at the LSTAR AGM & Trade Show!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting & Trade Show on June 23, 2026. It was a fantastic day of networking, learning, industry insights, and meaningful connections with the businesses and partners that support our REALTOR® community. At the AGM, LSTAR Members also voted to approve three bylaw amendments and a motion on the LSTAR Building.

A special thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for helping make the event such a success. Your participation and support are what make this event possible year after year.

Event photos are now available! Check them out here!

June 30, 2026

OHBA Update: HST Rebate Administration Resolved

The Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) has advised their members that the federal and Ontario governments have now resolved the administrative issues related to processing the enhanced HST rebate for new homes. The publication of these regulations provides the certainty and clarity that builders, purchasers, lawyers, lenders and sales teams have been waiting for since the enhanced rebate was announced on March 25, 2026.

June 25, 2026

A Look at What Members Will Vote On at the LSTAR AGM

At the LSTAR AGM scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 23, LSTAR Members will be asked to approve three Bylaw amendments, as well as a motion on the LSTAR building.

June 17, 2026

Logging in to Agentbook without your password

If you don’t remember your password, you can still log in to Agentbook quickly using a one-time PIN.

  1. Start by entering your email address on the login screen.
  2. Instead of entering a password, select the option to have Agentbook send you a PIN.
  3. Check your email for a message from Agentbook containing a one-time PIN.
  4. Enter the 6 digit PIN exactly as shown in the email, and check the box saying you're not a robot.
  5. Click verify. You're now logged in and ready to cast your vote.

June 17, 2026

London CMA New Home Starts - May 2026

The CMHC has released its latest new home starts data for May 2026, highlighting residential construction activity across the London Census Metropolitan Area. In May, there were 131 new home starts in the London CMA, mostly consisting of rental apartments in Downtown London and ground-oriented homes in South London.

June 17, 2026

Final List of Candidates for 2027 Board of Directors

This year, there are nine (9) candidates for the five (5) positions available on the 2027 LSTAR Board of Directors. Here is the Final List of Candidates.

June 15, 2026