Dina Rato Realtor

Dina Rato Realtor Dina Rato | 🇨🇦🇵🇹Realtor®️
London, ON + surrounding communities
Elevated marketing. Strategic selling. Homes • Condos • New Builds • Investments
📲 519-520-8226

08/20/2026

🏡 LONDON & AREA MARKET UPDATE

Here’s what happened in the local real estate market from August 7–13:

🏠 304 new listings
🔑 103 sales
📍 3,155 homes available
📆 38.6 average days on market
💰 $561,695 average selling price

With considerably more homes available than sales happening in this one-week snapshot, buyers have options — and sellers have competition.

For sellers, this is where the right pricing, presentation and marketing strategy can make a difference.

Thinking about buying or selling in London or the surrounding area? Send me a DM and let’s talk about what these numbers mean for your situation.

Dina Rato | REALTOR®
📲 519-520-8226
🌐 dinarato.com

08/20/2026

My Portuguese is about to start showing… 🇵🇹😂
Don’t mess with my clients. 💁🏻‍♀️🏡

08/16/2026

It never fails. 😂
Listing sitting quietly while you're home? 🦗
The SECOND you leave town…
📲 “We’re writing an offer.”
📲 “Can we book a showing?”
📲 “Can you call me ASAP?”
📲 “We have a few questions…”
Apparently the best marketing strategy is for the Realtor® to book a vacation. 😂✈️
And yes… we’ll still answer. Because Realtor life. 🤦‍♀️🏡
Fellow Realtors, tell me I’m not the only one. 😂
Dina Rato | REALTOR®
Guiding you with experience. Serving you with heart.

You know what makes me happy? A happy client.
08/15/2026

You know what makes me happy? A happy client.

08/14/2026

Selling your home doesn’t always mean the problem disappears with the SOLD sign. 👀🏡

If you know about a serious hidden issue, what you do before closing matters.

Not sure what should be disclosed when selling your home? That’s a conversation worth having BEFORE you list.

📲 DM me “SELL” if you’re thinking about selling in London or surrounding areas and have questions about getting your home ready for the market.

Dina Rato, REALTOR®
📍 London & Surrounding Areas
📞 519-520-8226
🌐 dinarato.com

Guiding you with experience. Serving you with heart.

08/12/2026

🏡 LONDON WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE | JULY 31 – AUGUST 6
Here’s your quick look at what happened in the market this week:
🏠 316 new listings
🔑 91 homes sold
📊 3,135 homes available
⏱️ 49.1 average days on market
💰 $633,845 average selling price
With inventory sitting above 3,100 homes and properties taking an average of about 49 days to sell, buyers have options and sellers are competing for attention.
For sellers, pricing and presentation matter.
For buyers, this may mean more time to compare homes and negotiate the right deal.
Remember, these are overall market numbers. Your neighbourhood, property type and price range can tell a very different story.
Want to know what the market looks like specifically for your home or the area you’re looking to buy in? Send me a DM. 🏡

Dina Rato, REALTOR®
Guiding you with experience. Serving you with heart.

08/11/2026

No, I’m not making these up… 😂
London ON has A LOT of by-laws and there are a few you might not even realize exist.
Here are 5 that caught my attention 👇

🧊 Leaving an abandoned fridge or freezer accessible
London actually has a specific by-law dealing with abandoned refrigerators, freezers and containers. Apparently this needed its own by-law. 😂

📬 Knocking over a mailbox or garbage container
Yes, this is specifically addressed. London’s Public Nuisance By-law says you can’t knock over, or even attempt to knock over, certain mailboxes, newspaper boxes, Blue Boxes or garbage containers located on a highway.

🚪 Having a gate or door swing over the street
Your gate or door can't open or swing over a street without lawful authority. Something I definitely never thought about!

📢 Making unreasonable noise
Loud parties, music, shouting and other unreasonable noise can fall under London’s nuisance and sound rules. So maybe warn the neighbours before the next backyard party. 😂

🦌 Nuisance feeding of wildlife
London also regulates wildlife feeding when it creates certain nuisance conditions. So before you turn your backyard into the neighbourhood wildlife buffet… you might want to know the rules. 😂

Okay Londoners…
Which one did you NOT know about? 👇

And more importantly what's the WEIRDEST London by-law you've ever heard of?

Dina Rato | REALTOR®
📲 519-520-8226
🌐 dinarato.com

Guiding you with experience. Serving you with heart.



🌊 JUST LISTED | 213 William Street, Port Stanley 🌊Million-dollar lake and river views... without the million-dollar pric...
08/07/2026

🌊 JUST LISTED | 213 William Street, Port Stanley 🌊

Million-dollar lake and river views... without the million-dollar price tag.

$749,900

Welcome to 213 William Street, Port Stanley, where every day feels like a vacation. This charming 4-season cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal living.

✨ 2 Bedrooms
✨ 1 Bathroom
✨ Spectacular lake & river views
✨ Just a 10-minute walk to the beach
✨ Walk to restaurants, pubs, shops & the marina
✨ 34' x 14' entertainment deck
✨ Updated kitchen with granite countertops & gas stove
✨ Parking for up to 5 vehicles
✨ Ideal as a year-round home, retirement retreat, or weekend getaway

If you've been dreaming of owning a cottage in one of Ontario's most sought-after beach towns, this could be the one.

📲 DM me to book your private showing or for more information!

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Dina Rato
REALTOR®
📞 519-520-8226
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.dinarato.com

Guiding you with experience. Serving you with heart.

08/07/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | 38-43 Capulet Walk, London 🏡

$578,500

Looking to downsize without sacrificing space?

Welcome to this beautifully maintained bungalow condo in sought-after Oakridge, offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living.

🛏 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
🚗 Double-Car Garage

✨ Cathedral ceilings
✨ Cozy gas fireplace
✨ Updated kitchen with quartz countertops
✨ Main floor laundry
✨ Massive finished lower level
✨ Private deck surrounded by mature trees
✨ Walking distance to shopping, restaurants & amenities

This home stands out within the complex with its thoughtful updates, spacious layout, and pride of ownership throughout.

Whether you're looking to simplify your lifestyle or enjoy retirement without giving up the space you need, this one is worth a look.

📩 DM me to book your private showing.

Dina Rato
Blue Forest Realty
📞 519-520-8226

Address

931 Oxford Street E
London, ON
N5Y3K1

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+15195208226

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