MLS® News

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

PropTx Launches 'REALM® Verified Transactions'

PropTx has launched REALM® Verified Transactions, a new platform providing a secure, post-transaction deal room. Verified Transactions enables all authorized parties to collaborate in one place, share final documents, complete identity verification, and generate a permanent, auditable closing record supported by blockchain technology.

June 29, 2026

LSTAR's 90th: Share Your LSTAR Memories

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)

June 9, 2026

Choose Your Path with REALM® and Matrix™

Keep reading to learn how to choose the right platform between REALM® and Matrix™.

May 20, 2026

COMING SOON: Photo Cloning Enhancement in PropTx

We’re excited to share an upcoming enhancement when cloning a listing in PropTx: Photo Cloning. Cloning a listing will soon include the ability to clone listing photos if the user has the correct permission level. The photo cloning enhancement is expected to go live in late May. 

May 15, 2026

MLS® Accuracy Check: Is Your Listing in the Right Community?

Is your listing actually in the right community on the MLS® System? It might sound minor – but it’s a big deal, and it’s one of the most common issues we hear about. 

May 8, 2026

Home Sales Remain Steady in April

In April, 638 homes changed hands via LSTAR's MLS® syatem. Although down 6.6% compared to April 2025, that was an increase of 52 more units sold over the previous month. Average sales price was $618,665 in April, down from the previous month, which was $627,112. Noticeable month over month gains in average sales price happened in St. Thomas, with average price at $584,110, up from $562,191 the previous month, as well as Strathroy-Caradoc, coming in at $656,869, up from $590,848 in March.

May 4, 2026

REALM® or Matrix™? Test Drive Both from May 1–31

As a PropTx MLS® System user, you can choose how you access listing data and tools through either REALM® or Matrix™. And during the month of May, you can try both platforms side by side to determine which platform best supports your business and your clients. 

April 27, 2026

Add/Edit Updates & Features Effective April 20th

Several updates to Add/Edit will become effective beginning April 20th, including Mandatory ARN and PIN, Mandatory Photo, and a new field for Builder Name.

April 20, 2026

Help Buyers See the Potential of Every Listing with Roomvo

Sometimes buyers love the location, layout, and price point of a home, but dated finishes make it harder for them to picture living there. With Roomvo, you can help your clients see the possibilities!

April 1, 2026