Statistical News Releases

LSTAR's Statistical News Releases are available here, dating back to 2012. To access LSTAR's Market Activity Reports (Stats Packs) back to 2007, go to our Stats Archive page (PropTx login required).

Market chills in January

A total of 382 homes sold in January 2014, down 12.8% from the previous year. Listings for the month were also down 6.2%, although inventory—active listings end of period—were up 2.2%.

February 3, 2014

Solid year for real estate sales

2013 saw 7,905 home sales, down a marginal 1.4% – 115 units – from 2012. 6,442 detached homes exchanged hands last year – down only 1.1% from the previous year - and 1,463 condos – down 3%. 

January 2, 2014

Market correction in November

Home sales in November were up 7.6% overall, with 551 homes exchanging hands over the past month. The average number of sales for November between 2008 and 2012 was 535.

December 3, 2013

Home sales up 3.2% in October

Overall sales in LSTAR's jurisdiction were up 3.2% in October, with a total of 644 homes exchanging hands in LSTAR's jurisdiction. Detached homes were up 3.6%, while condos were up 1.6%. 

November 1, 2013

September sales up

Overall sales were up 3% in September, with a total of 614 homes exchanging hands in LSTAR's jurisdiction. Detached homes were up 5.3%, while condos were down 7.8%. 

October 1, 2013

Condos continue to recover in August

Overall sales were down 3.7% last month, compared with those of the previous August. However, when you look at year-to date we are only down 2% year over year. Condos, however, were up 2.2%. 554 detached homes sold in August 2013, while 142 condos exchanged hands.

September 3, 2013

July sales strong and steady

Sales last month were up 5.6% over those of the previous July, with 630 detached homes exchanging hands and 158 condos. This represents a 1.6% increase in sales of detached homes and an increase of 25.4% in condo sales. 

August 1, 2013

June slightly down

Sales last month were down 3.6% over those of the previous June with 654 detached homes exchanging hands and 141 condos. This represents a 1.4% decrease in sales for detached homes and a 13.0 % decrease in condo sales.

July 2, 2013

May finishes strong

The Spring market continued to gain traction in May, with 941 homes sales, up 3.1%. 

June 3, 2013

Spring market steadies

The Spring market gained more traction in April, with 720 detached homes exchanging hands last month, an increase of four units over last April, and 144 condos, down by twenty units. 

May 2, 2013