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10286 Hedley Dr, Middlesex CentreHere’s the small acreage Hobby Farm you’ve been waiting for, just minutes to Coldstream and 20 mins northwest of London!

Rare opportunity to own a gorgeous 2.5 storey classic red brick home on nearly 3 acres, with an impressive 4-stall barn and heated in-ground pool!

 

Many updates have been done, yet still retaining its original character & charm, including windows, wiring, plumbing, gas furnace, central air, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pool liner, horse run-in, heated automatic waterer, & more!

 

 

Note that this home is heated by natural gas… all this, and property taxes are still only $4000! Don`t Miss Your Chance – Call Today!

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Best January Ever!

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced another milestone for residential sales across the region, with the best January results since LSTAR began tracking sales data in 1978. A total of 574 homes were sold in January, an increase of 26.2% over last January.

"We're off to a tremendous start this year with our best January ever," said Jim Smith, LSTAR 2017 President. "The trend of high demand and low supply continues, with January experiencing a 12.2% decrease in the number of listings compared to the previous year. Those thinking of selling may want to consider maximizing the current market conditions."

In January, a total of 434 detached homes were sold, an increase of 15.1 % over the previous year,

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2016 - Best Year on Record!

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) announced 2016 was a historic year for real estate, with residential sales surpassing 10,000 for the first time. In 2016, a total of 10,193 homes were sold, up 8.8% from 2015.

"Overall, it was an incredible year for residential real estate in our region," said LSTAR's 2016 president. "Throughout 2016, we observed high demand with low supply that contributed to a very robust marketplace. Six months of the year saw their best sales since LSTAR has been tracking data, which speaks to why the industry thrived in 2016."

In 2016, a total of 8,260 detached homes were sold, an increase of 9.2% over the previous year, while there were 1,933 condominium sales, up 7.2%

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Best November Ever!

722 homes sold in November 2016, 15.3% over last November and the best November since the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) began keeping track in 1978. “To get to the runner up for best November ever, you have to go back twenty years to 1996, when 673 homes exchanged hands,” says LSTAR’s 2016 President, noting that 2016 continues to break records, scoring the best September, April, June, August, October, and now November – six months in total. Year to Date, sales are up 9.8%.

Listings were down 12.5% in November, while inventory – as represented by the number of active listings at month end - was down 36.6%. “If you have thoughts of listing your home, now is a perfect time to do so. As we have seen

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Best October Ever!

Continuing with the positive trend, 825 homes sold in October 2016, 18.7% over last October, making last month the best October since the London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) began keeping score back in 1978. “The runner up for best October ever was in 2006, when 711 homes exchanged hands,” says LSTAR’s 2016 President. “Not even close!” She notes that 2016 continues to break records, scoring the best September, April, June, August and now October. Year to Date sales are up 9.3%.

Listings were down 12.3% in October, while inventory – as represented by the number of active listings at month end - was down 33.8%. “High demand and low supply continues to fuel this Fall Market,” says LSTAR President “As I have stated

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Best September Ever!

866 homes sold in September 2016 with a break down of 716 detached homes and 150 condos, showing 3.1% over last September and the best September since the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) began systematically tracking sales back in 1978. "2016 has been a year of breaking records," says LSTAR President. "Not only has this past month been the best September ever, we’ve also had record breaking months of April, June and August.”

Listings were down 15.5% in September, while inventory – as represented by the number of active listings at month end -- was down 31.7%. "Demand remains high and supply low," says LSTAR President."That means that this Fall Market is a great time to list."

Sixty seven homes sold in

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574-Princess-Ave, London OntarioRare opportunity in Woodfield District! Completely renovated (2012/13) 2-Storey Character Home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Family Room addition, oversized garage, and luxury finishes throughout.

 

 

Features & Upgrades include: gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances, bathrooms with quartz countertops & heated porcelain floors, large Family/Sun Room addition with vaulted ceilings & 6 windows, main floor laundry, 9’ orange peel ceilings, engineered hardwood & ceramic floors, gas insert fireplace, rear-opening garage to cement pad, insulated outdoor studio/workshop, 2-tiered sundeck, entire home rewired, updated plumbing, newer roof & furnace / central air, spray foam insulation…

 

 

the list goes on &

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3648 Settlement Trail, London OntarioWow! A 'Like New' Open-Concept Ranch with Triple Car Garage, finished basement, covered rear patio, and many upgrades, on a generous sized lot… and shows like a Brand New Model Home!

 

 

You couldn’t build a new home at this price that looks this good, in the highly desirable Talbot Village neighbourhood in southwest London – close to shopping, parks, walking trails, playgrounds, and the new French elementary school, with easy access to highways #401 & #402.

 

 

Upgrades & Features include: main-floor laundry; open staircase, 3 full bathrooms; tray ceilings in living room, dining room, & master bedroom; walk-in closet; ensuite with Jacuzzi tub & glass shower; extra oversized basement windows; $4k wired indoor/outdoor speaker system; $3k

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669 Steeplechase Dr, London OntarioPull up a chair and get ready for the extensive list of upgrades! Laminated shingles 2015, fence 2010, furnace 2009, windows 2008 a/c 2005 (all your big ticket items done for you!) Porcelain tile in foyer and kitchen Aug 2016, engineered hardwoods March 2016 on the 3rd level, laminates on main level 2011, lower level powder room renovated with natural stone flooring and finishes, main bath renovated with ceramic tiles both done in Aug 2016.

 

 

All kitchen stainless steel appliances were bought in 2012..and yes they are included! The 3rd level sports room can easily be converted back into a 4th bedroom, or keep it for entertaining with friends and family.

 

 

The pool sized back yard is beautifully manicured and the play set and fire pit

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Best August Ever!

Just one short of a thousand homes exchanged hands in August 2016, making last month the best August on record for the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS®. "This has been an absolutely outstanding year for real estate in our area," says Stacey Evoy, LSTAR President. "We've seen the best April ever, the best June ever and now the best August ever – all in 2016." 804 detached homes sold last month along with 195 condos. Year-to-Date sales are up 9.1%.

Inventory was down 29.4%. "Supply continues tight and demand high," says Evoy. "If you're thinking of listing your home, consider the fall market."

Sixty two homes sold in St. Thomas in August, slightly short of the total for last August. "You have to bear in mind that

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