The London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR) board of directors recently announced that Dale Marsh will serve as its chair in 2025.
Marsh moved to London in 1994 and trained as a survey technician. He holds an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation and became a Realtor in 2006. Marsh served on the LSTAR board of directors in 2013, 2014 and 2018.
“2025 is an exciting time for our industry. There is lots of attention on the market and housing supply both locally and across the country,” Marsh said in a press release.
“It’s important that we as an industry continue to engage with all levels of government and community stakeholders to ensure that everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home.”
LSTAR’s 2025 board of directors
Marsh said he looks forward to working with LSTAR’s “fantastic board of directors” to better serve its members, advocate for improved housing attainability and build stronger communities.
Joining Marsh on the 2025 LSTAR board of directors are Past-Chair Kathy Amess, Chair-Elect Robin Tiller, Commercial Director Lisa Lansink and Directors Lindsay Reid, Neda Beaulac, Michelle Orsini, Andy Sheridan, Blair Campbell and Dan Grantham.
“I am honoured to lead LSTAR in 2025 and am committed to addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we can make a significant impact on our community and the real estate industry,” Marsh added.
“2025 is an exciting time for our industry. There is lots of attention on the market and housing supply both locally and across the country,” Marsh said in a press release.”
Now what real economists has to say considering the US imposes 25% tariffs:
The economy slumps 4% (twice as bad as COVID); unemployment goes up 2% (it’s now 6.8%); inflation drops to almost nothing (1%); and the Bank of Canada slashes interest rates by almost 300 basis points (basically back to 0%).
Yes, the pandemic redux. Big drop in lending rates, major job losses among trades, factory workers, and in agriculture, while real estate is fed by cheap money and the wealth divide yawns far wider.
If we fight back, more pain.
Taxing US imports while our dollar is low and our exports punished will layer serious inflation over a stagnant economy dealing with job loss and contraction. As a result, the Central Bank will likely raise borrowing costs to try to stem the explosion in grocery prices.
The economy contracts by a withering 6% (three times the pandemic); unemployment jumps to almost 10%; inflation erupts 4% higher—to triple the level now; and the central bank doubles its current policy rates, adding 3% to existing lending levels.
ANYWAY YOU CUT IT, THIS IS THE WRONG TIME TO BUY AT NOSEBLEED PRICES!