Communications

LSTAR is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to facilitate the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan that will guide the organization’s priorities, operations, and member services over the next 3 years. The selected consultant will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, and key stakeholders to deliver a clear, actionable, and measurable plan.

The Ontario and Federal governments have introduced legislation aimed at delivering enhanced HST relief for buyers of eligible new homes, with potential savings of up to $130,000. This initiative is designed to improve affordability, stimulate housing construction, and support economic growth across Ontario.

OREA has prepared a document outlining what this means for REALTORS®.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2026 LSTAR Slo-Pitch Tournament such a success! From our incredible volunteers and dedicated committee members to our generous sponsors and everyone who came out to play and cheer — we truly couldn’t have done it without you.

Check out our Champion and Runner-Up Teams, as well as our Prize Draw winners.

Tee up for a great cause! LSTAR's Charity Golf Tournament is coming up September 24th. Register for the tournament by July 3 for your chance to win $250!

As we continue to mark 90 years of  LSTAR, we invite you to share photos, memorabilia, or stories from LSTAR’s past. We would love to hear from you! Email your Memories to Communications [at] LSTAR.ca (Communications[at]LSTAR[dot]ca)

Summer is here, and our friends at Perkopolis have shared a new flyer to help LSTAR Members make the most of summer with exclusive Perkopolis savings on Travel & Getaways, Theme Parks & Attractions, Summer Fashion & Essentials, Groceries, Food Delivery, and MORE!

Home sales grew steadily month over month with 776 homes changing hands via LSTAR's MLS® system, up 8.8% compared to May 2025, and an increase of 138 more units sold over the previous month. The average sales price took a healthy jump in May, to $662,292, up from $618,665 in April. The London region saw noticeable month-over-month gains, including London South where the average sales price was $677,226, up from $626,840 the previous month, as well as London East, with an average price of $476,844, up from $450,793 in April.

The CMHC has released its latest new home starts data for April 2026, highlighting residential construction activity across the London Census Metropolitan Area. 967 new home starts were recorded in the London CMA, mostly consisting of rental apartments in West and South London. Construction activity for the first four months of the year was well above the January to April ten-year median of 947, which is a benchmark for the typical number of starts in the region.

Once again, you're invited to Domino's in London, St. Thomas, Aylmer or Strathroy on May 26 & 27 and June 2 & 3, to take advantage of these EXCLUSIVE Pizza Deals! By ordering either of the 2 SPECIALS, a portion of your purchase will directly support Harvest Hands (St. Thomas-Elgin) and Life*Spin (London). Please note that you MUST mention LSTAR and the Coupon Code when ordering.

We sat down with LSTAR CEO Bill Madder to recap some of the highlights from his career at LSTAR over the past 6 years, and asked what's on the horizon as he retires.