https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/ London, Ontario real estate guides, neighbourhood guides and buyer and seller advice from Justin Skrypnyk, Real Estate Broker, Sutton Group Chapman Realty Inc., Brokerage. en-ca Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:56:55 GMT https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/living-in-hyde-park-london-ontario/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/living-in-hyde-park-london-ontario/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Neighbourhood Guides Justin Skrypnyk Hyde Park is a newer northwest London neighbourhood with an old village at its heart and one of the city's busiest shopping areas. Here is what the homes are like, what they cost, what's being built, and who it suits. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/buying-a-condo-london-ontario-condo-fees/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/buying-a-condo-london-ontario-condo-fees/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Buyer Guides Justin Skrypnyk Apartment-style condo prices in London fell 12% in 2026 while monthly fees kept rising. Here is what that means for buyers, how fees change what you can afford, and how to check a building before you buy. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/london-ontario-municipal-election-2026/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/london-ontario-municipal-election-2026/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT City Guides Justin Skrypnyk Josh Morgan was re-elected mayor of London, Ontario on October 26, 2026 with 45.4% of the vote. Here are the unofficial results for mayor and all 14 wards, plus turnout. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/living-in-old-east-village-london-ontario/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/living-in-old-east-village-london-ontario/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Neighbourhood Guides Justin Skrypnyk Old East Village is one of the few places in London where a detached home still sells for around $400,000. Here is what the homes are like, what they cost, what heritage rules mean for owners, and who the neighbourhood suits. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/london-ontario-neighbourhood-guide/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/london-ontario-neighbourhood-guide/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Neighbourhood Guides Justin Skrypnyk London, Ontario has around 40 distinct neighbourhoods and nearby towns outside the west end. Here is what each one is, in plain English, with a link to the full guide for each. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/buying-industrial-agricultural-land-highway-401-london-ontario/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/buying-industrial-agricultural-land-highway-401-london-ontario/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Buyer Guides Justin Skrypnyk Not every London Ontario real estate question is about a house. Here is a plain look at the farm and industrial corridor along Highway 401, and what matters before you buy there. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/how-mortgage-stress-test-works-canada/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/how-mortgage-stress-test-works-canada/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Mortgage & Rates Justin Skrypnyk The stress test decides how much mortgage you qualify for, and it uses a higher rate than the one you're quoted. Here is how it works in 2026 and how to run the numbers yourself. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/moving-to-london-ontario-guide/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/moving-to-london-ontario-guide/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT City Guides Justin Skrypnyk London, Ontario was the fastest-growing city in the province between 2016 and 2021. Here is what's true about the climate, the economy and settling in, sourced from the 2021 census and official data. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/best-golf-courses-london-ontario/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/best-golf-courses-london-ontario/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Local Guides Justin Skrypnyk From a 1934 Stanley Thompson design to a links-style course built in 2007, here are London, Ontario's best-known golf courses, with the history of each and the kind of golfer it suits. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/old-east-village-dumpling-trail-london-ontario/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/old-east-village-dumpling-trail-london-ontario/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Local Guides Justin Skrypnyk Eight cultures' takes on the dumpling, all within walking distance in Old East Village. Here is every stop on London's Dumpling Trail and what to order at each. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/buyer-representation-agreement-ontario-explained/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/buyer-representation-agreement-ontario-explained/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Buyer Guides Justin Skrypnyk Since December 2023, Ontario law requires a signed agreement before a REALTOR® can show you homes or write an offer. Here is what it is, what it must include, and what to check before you sign. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/fintrac-real-estate-what-buyers-need-to-know/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/fintrac-real-estate-what-buyers-need-to-know/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Buyer Guides Justin Skrypnyk Your agent asking for ID, or where your down payment came from, is a federal requirement. Here is what FINTRAC requires in a real estate deal, and why. https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/what-does-a-real-estate-lawyer-do-ontario-closing/ https://www.londonontariohomes.ca/blog/what-does-a-real-estate-lawyer-do-ontario-closing/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Buyer Guides Justin Skrypnyk You can't close on an Ontario home purchase without a lawyer. Here is what they do with your file: the title search, the money and the paperwork that transfers ownership.