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  • Ryan Hodge and Sandra Tavares | London, Ontario Real Estate Brokers

    How To Price Your Home This Summer (London, Ontario)

    Jul 29, 2026

    Summer 2026 · London Ontario Market Update Price It Right, Sell It Once: The Real Cost of Guessing on Your Home's Value Every summer, London sellers make the same expensive mistake — pricing based on what they hope their home is worth instead of what today's buyers are actually willing to pay. Watch the Full ...

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    What Does It Cost TO Sell Your London, Ontario Home?

    Jul 23, 2026

    Seller Costs & Real Estate Fees What Does It Cost to Sell a Home in London, Ontario? Commission is negotiable. Net proceeds are not — and the two get confused more often than sellers realize. Watch the Full Video 01 The Question Every Seller Asks First ...

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    Should I Accept A Conditional On Sale Offer In London, Ontar...

    Jul 21, 2026

    Seller Strategy — London, Ontario Should You Accept a Conditional Offer? A London, Ontario Seller's Guide to Sale of Property Conditions In today's more balanced market, the "Sale of Buyer's Property" condition has made a real comeback — but accepting one isn't a simple yes or no. Here's how to protect your position while still ...

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    Should I Buy Or Rent In London, Ontario (2026)

    Jul 19, 2026

    London, Ontario Real Estate Should You Rent or Buy a Home in London, Ontario? Here's the Smart Answer The math has quietly shifted — and most renters haven't noticed yet. Watch the Full Video 01 — The Rental Cost Reality Renting in London Isn't the "Safe" Choice It Use ...

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    What Is the FHSA? How to Save $40,000 Tax-Free Toward Your F...

    Jul 13, 2026

    First-Time Buyer Strategy What Is the FHSA? How to Save $40,000 Tax-Free Toward Your First Home in London, Ontario Combine it with the Home Buyers' Plan and a couple can bring up to $200,000 in tax-sheltered savings to the table — here's exactly how the math works. Watch the Full Video ...

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    What's Going On In London Ontario Real Estate? (June 2026 Ma...

    Jul 10, 2026

    Market Update — June 2026 Data London, Ontario Real Estate: Is the Inventory Surge Actually Pushing Prices Down? A record run-up in active listings has finally handed buyers some breathing room — but the LSTAR numbers say this is a rebalancing, not a collapse. Watch the Full Video ...

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    How Can I Afford My First Home In London, Ontario?

    Jul 07, 2026

    First-Time Buyer Guide Can You Afford Your First Home in London, Ontario? A 2026 breakdown of what it actually takes to buy your first home in London — and the local down payment program most renters don't know they qualify for. Watch the Full Video ...

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    Why Are People Leaving London, Ontario?

    Jul 02, 2026

    Market Trends — London, Ontario Why People Are Leaving London Ontario in 2026 The Forest City is still growing — but a quiet outbound migration is reshaping who's here, who's leaving, and where they're headed next. Watch the Full Video 01 — The Migration Push ...

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    Will Prices In London, Ontario Real Estate Go Up In 2026?

    Jun 28, 2026

    London Ontario Market Report — 2026 London Ontario Housing Market 2026: Will Home Prices Go Up? Forget the headlines — here's what the actual LSTAR data says about where London's market is heading, segment by segment. Watch the Full Video 01 — The Question Eve ...

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    What Is The Deal With HST REBATES AND NEW CONSTRUCTION?

    Jun 21, 2026

    London, Ontario Real Estate — Policy Update The New 2026 Ontario HST Rebate: What London Home Buyers Need to Know Before Signing A temporary rebate could save new-build buyers up to $130,000 — but local builders are not handling it the same way, and the fine print matters more than the headline. Watc ...

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    Is It A Good Time To Sell In London, Ontario?

    Jun 17, 2026

    London, Ontario Real Estate — Market Insight Is It a Good Time to Sell a House in London, Ontario? The spring market showed up late this year — and that delay may be the best timing advantage London sellers have seen in months. Watch the Full Video ...

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    What Can I Buy For Under 500K In London Right Now?

    Jun 13, 2026

    London Ontario Real Estate · 2026 Buyer's Guide What Can You Actually Buy Under $500K in London, Ontario? Three real price brackets. Three real listings. A clear picture of what your budget buys in today's London market — from a South East townhouse to a Northridge family home with an inground pool. W ...

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    Is It A Buyers Or Sellers Market In London Ontario?

    Jun 11, 2026

    London & St. Thomas Real Estate · May 2026 Market Report Is It a Buyers or Sellers Market in London, Ontario Right Now? The May 2026 LSTAR data is in — and the answer is more nuanced than the national headlines suggest. Here's what the numbers actually mean for buyers and sellers in London right now. ...

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    Most London Ontario Realtors Won't Tell You This — Here's ...

    Jun 09, 2026

    London Ontario Real Estate — Buyer & Seller Guide The Truth About London Ontario Realtors: 3 Red Flags to Avoid After nearly 20 years in this market, we're having the honest conversation most agents will never start — because knowing what bad representation looks like is the first step to demanding better. ...

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    London Ontario Homes For Sale June Market Update

    Jun 04, 2026

    London & St. Thomas Real Estate · May 2026 Is the London Ontario Market Finally Turning? May 2026 Numbers Say Yes. Sales jumped 8.8% year-over-year. The benchmark price is climbing. East London posted its biggest volume surge in years. Here is what the May data actually means for buyers and sellers in London right now. 776 May Sales &ua ...

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    Who Is The Best Real Estate Agent In London, Ontario?

    Jun 03, 2026

    London, Ontario Real Estate · Buyer & Seller Guide Searching for the Best Real Estate Agent in London, Ontario? Ask These 6 Questions First. Nobody worth hiring claims to be the best. But the right agent will hand you the numbers to prove it — without hesitation. Every agent in London, Ontario will tell you they're experienced ...

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    Where Did All the London Ontario Real Estate Scams Go?

    Jun 01, 2026

    Consumer Protection · London, Ontario Real Estate · 2026 Where Did All the London Ontario Real Estate Scams Go? The "I Buy Houses for Cash" signs have vanished from London telephone poles — but the predatory operators behind them haven't. Here's the truth about what happened, where they went, and how they're still targeting homeowne ...

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    Will You Be The One To Sell My London, Ontario Home?

    May 28, 2026

    Selling Your Home · London, Ontario Who's Actually Going to Meet With You to Sell Your London, ON Home? It's one of the first questions you should be asking — and one that not enough sellers think to ask until it's too late. 01 — The Real Question Who Are You Actually Working With? When you're thinking about selling your h ...

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    Is Your London, Ontario Home Discoverable In 2026 and How?

    May 26, 2026

    London Ontario Real Estate · 2026 Is Your London Home Invisible to the Buyers Who Want It Most? Most London homeowners have no idea their listing is invisible where buyers are actually searching. Here's what's really happening — and what it means for your sale. 01 Everyone Is Doing the Same Thing — and It Isn't Enough ...

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    Is Real Estate Still A Viable Career Choice For 2026 Grads?

    May 23, 2026

    Graduation Season 2026 · London, Ontario Is Real Estate a Smart Career for 2026 Graduates?Here's What No One Tells You. Ryan Hodge & Sandra Tavares of The Realty Firm break down the real numbers, the real lifestyle, and the real opportunity waiting for London's next generation. 00 · Introduction Congratulations, London. ...

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