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08/22/2026

Before you fall in love with a house, make sure it works for more than just today. A little preparation can help you focus on homes that actually fit your plans and your budget.

If buying a home is on your horizon, doing some homework before you start seriously searching can make the process easier. This guide walks through eight factors to consider before purchasing a house, helping you think beyond first impressions and take a more practical look at such an important deci...

08/21/2026

The most important factor to weigh before splurging is "adherence to the home's price range and location. If you over-improve — say, install a $200,000 kitchen in a $900,000 home in a $1 million neighborhood — you'll never recoup that money.

Upscale improvements can certainly be worth the investment if executed with a sense of balance between design panache, functionality, and market sensibility. The most important factor to weigh before splurging is "adherence to the home's price range and location. If you over-improve — say, install...

08/21/2026

📚 Back-to-school shopping? Squeezing in one last summer getaway? ✈️☀️

August weekends are BUSY - but if a new home is on your fall wish list, we’ve made it easy to fit a little house hunting into the schedule! 🏡🔑

Oak & Key Real Estate Brokerage has 7 great properties opening their doors this weekend, from Strathroy to Ilderton, Woodstock, Dutton and London. Stop in, have a look around and you might just find the one before September arrives! 🍂

🏡 125 Keefer Street, Strathroy
💰 $449,900 | 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 15x23 Garage/Shop
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 2–4 PM

🏡 58 Ilderbrook Circle, Ilderton
💰 $549,000 | 2+1 Beds | 3 Baths | 2-Car Garage
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 2–4 PM

🏡 120 Sydenham Street, Woodstock
💰 $589,000 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | Detached Garage
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 2–4 PM

🏡 183 Shackleton Street, Dutton
💰 $799,000 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Large Lot + Pool 🏊
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 2–4 PM

🏡 1269 Birchwood Drive, London
💰 $869,900 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | Bungalow with Attached Garage
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 2–4 PM

🏡 431 Burdick Place, London
💰 $379,900 | 3 Beds | 1 Bath | Fully Renovated Main Floor
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 1–3 PM
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 1–3 PM

🏡 73-3278 Colonel Talbot Road, London
💰 $799,000
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 2–4 PM
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 1–3 PM

Between the school supplies, last-minute holidays and trying to soak up every last bit of summer… make room for a new address. 😉🔑

Stop by one - or make a day of it and tour a few! Our Oak & Key agents would love to welcome you.

🌳🔑 OAK & KEY REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Local roots. The right key. Welcome home.

Paul Byers
Realtor ®️, Oak and Key Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.
📱519-694-2873
📧 [email protected]

08/20/2026

The market may be a little quieter this time of year, but our Oak & Key agents have been BUSY this week!

At Oak & Key Real Estate Brokerage, our agents know that getting results takes more than simply putting a sign on the lawn. Whether it’s getting a property SOLD or LEASED, it takes the right strategy, marketing, pricing, negotiation, and follow-up to get the job done. 🔑

No matter what the market is doing, our agents continue to work hard, stay active, and use proven strategies to help their clients make their next move.

Thinking about selling or leasing your property? Looking to buy or lease your next home?

📲 Contact Oak & Key Real Estate Brokerage today. Let’s put the right strategy to work for you!

Paul Byers
Realtor ®️, Oak and Key Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.
📱519-694-2873
📧 [email protected]

08/20/2026

Check this out!
Ideal investor special, first time home buyer entry level home or family home with a main-floor bedroom for convenience with a large lot and cute as a button with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Several interior design alterations were completed in 2015, including the updated eat-in kitchen and updated main floor bathroom and 2nd floor bathroom. Great family neighborhood with long-time area residents. Fully fenced yard.

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1874 Churchill Avenue, London, ON N5W 2L6. Click for more photos and pricing

08/19/2026

If you’re hoping to buy in Ontario, a $1-billion investment in the infrastructure needed for new housing could help more communities make room for future homes.

If you’re hoping for more housing choices in Ontario, this is one development worth watching. The Ontario and Canadian governments have announced $1 billion for infrastructure that supports new housing, helping communities prepare for future residential growth. Building more homes takes more than ...

08/17/2026

Check this out!
Spacious 3-bedroom, four-level backsplit with 2 full bathrooms, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a bright kitchen with a skylight. Enjoy a large family room with a gas fireplace, a potential fourth bedroom, a private patio, a fenced yard, a garage, and an unfinished lower level ready for your ideas. A full front porch, a 2026 furnace, and convenient Highway 401 access complete this must-see home!

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34 Gerald Crescent, London, ON N5Z 5A4. Click for more photos and pricing

08/15/2026

Check this out!
Charming Woodfield 2-storey blending timeless character with modern updates. Enjoy a sunny south-facing front porch, high ceilings, leaded glass windows, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stone counters and stainless appliances. Main floor laundry, renovated baths with heated floors, and a bright family room with a vaulted ceiling. Includes rear studio/workshop and drive-through

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574 Princess Avenue, London, ON N6B 2B9. Click for more photos and pricing

08/14/2026

It's interesting how the best design trends aren't always brand new. Some classic details are making a comeback because they add warmth and personality that many homes have been missing.

Home design trends are shifting away from spaces that feel overly polished and toward rooms with more warmth, texture, and personality. This 2026 article looks at several classic design details that are returning in fresh ways, showing how familiar materials and finishes can make a home feel more in...

08/13/2026

🏡 London vs. St. Thomas: Same region. Two very different real estate markets.

The August numbers show why it’s so important to look beyond the average and understand what’s happening within your specific price range.

📍 London
There are 2,248 active listings, but conditions change dramatically as prices climb. The $500K–$600K range is London’s tightest segment at just 3.8 months of inventory, while homes above $900K are sitting in a much more buyer-friendly 7.8–10.9 months of inventory.

📍 St. Thomas
With just 282 active listings, the market is especially competitive at the entry level. Homes under $500K have only 2.3 months of inventory and account for 42% of pending sales. At the other end of the market, the $901K–$1M range is sitting at 15 months of inventory, with two price tiers above $900K recording no sales.

So, is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?

It depends entirely on the price point.

Entry-level buyers may still face competition, while buyers shopping at higher price points can have considerably more choice and negotiating room. For sellers, that means pricing and positioning your home correctly from day one matters more than ever.

Thinking about buying or selling in London or St. Thomas? Reach out and we can take a closer look at what’s happening in your price range.

Paul Byers
Realtor ®️, Oak and Key Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.
📱519-694-2873
📧 [email protected]