Tuesday, April 7, 2026

HOME SALES RISE IN MARCH

 In March, 586 homes changed hands via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR). That was up 4.1% compared to the same month a year ago and 186 more units sold over the previous month.

“Activity has certainly been picking up, which is a positive sign,” said Robin Tiller, LSTAR’s 2026 Chair. “With the change in weather, we’re very encouraged that this is just the beginning of a healthy spring market.”

Month over month, average sales price rose slightly in March at $627,112, from $622,414 in February. Noticeable month over month gains in average sales price happened in London South, with average price at $636,946, up from $617,817 the previous month, as well as St. Thomas, coming in at $562,191, up from $545,876 in February.

“Our members work with buyers and sellers every day who are feeling the weight of housing affordability,” Tiller said.  “The announcements by federal and provincial governments this week are encouraging steps to help boost supply across the housing continuum and create more meaningful paths to home ownership.”