Chase Raymond - Realtor

Strathroy in 60 Seconds, Week of June 15, 2026 📍

Here is what is happening around town this week:

📅 This week: The 47th annual Strathroy Hometown Festival is taking over Alexandra Park this Friday through Sunday (June 19–21)! Highlights include a larger midway attraction lineup , a rock showcase on Saturday featuring Ozzy Forever , and a pay-what-you-can concert by The Strands on Sunday at 3:00 PM benefiting the Strathroy Hospice.

☕ Local shoutout: The historic Clock Tower Inn and Bistro on Frank Street. Restored beautifully, this 1889 landmark was designed by Thomas Fuller (the architect behind Canada’s Parliament Buildings). It's a fantastic spot for locally sourced dining, and they host live music every Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM—the perfect way to wind down your weekend.

🏡 Real estate pulse: The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 2.25%. With rate predictability stabilizing, locking in a mortgage pre-approval rate hold is a smart, strategic way to protect your buying power while you shop this summer.

👀 Keep an eye on: Beech Street remains closed from Adelaide to McKellar for ongoing reconstruction, so keep utilizing those detour routes. Finally, BIA records reveal a new mystery boutique venture called Cunning Hare is coming to the core, focusing on private event bookings. More details to come...

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Strathroy in 60 Seconds, Week of June 8, 2026 📍

Here is what is happening around town this week:

📅 This week: Head to the Saturday Downtown Strathroy Market to grab your discounted $25 Hometown Festival midway passes! You’ll need to physically exchange your online QR codes with a committee member at the market to get your hard-copy passes, so don’t miss out.

Also, mark your calendars for Almost Canada Day on June 30th out behind the Gemini! We are officially looking for volunteers to help bring this massive night of food trucks, live music, and drones to life, reach out to me directly if you want to join the crew!

☕ Local shoutout: Provocative Sweets at 79 Frank St!Pop in during your weekend stroll and show some love to Craig Robinson. He has stocked his shelves with an amazing, nostalgic wall of rare international treats and retro sweets you won’t find anywhere else.

🏡 Real estate pulse: May market stats are in! Strathroy-Caradoc has officially moved into a Buyer’s Market with 5.0 months of inventory, giving buyers more options and leverage. The average price is sitting at $600,930. However, well-priced homes are still moving incredibly fast - the median days on market actually dropped to just 14 days!

👀 Keep an eye on: The public Open House this Wednesday, June 10th, for the OPA3-2026 Settlement Area Boundary Expansion. It’s a great opportunity to look at the draft maps and see how our town is planning to manage future growth. Also, keep remembering those detour routes around Beech Street!

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Strathroy in 60 Seconds, Week of June 1, 2026 📍

Here is what is happening around town this week:

📅 This week: Youth Wellness Fair at SDCI & Holy Cross tomorrow, and the Fairgrounds Pool is officially open for the season!

☕ Local shoutout: Hot Off The Press at 91 Frank Street for all your laser engraving and print needs.

👀 Keep an eye on: Municipal roadside w**d spraying starts in the rural north this month.

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🏡 OPEN HOUSE – Sat & Sun 2-4 PM

Ever seen an address with “.5” in it?

Come check out 882.5 William St this Sunday and see this charming London home in person.

📍 882.5 William St
🗓 Sat & Sun, May 30th & 31st
⏰ 2–4 PM

Swing by, tour the home, and see what makes this one special.

Dan Kiekens, Realtor
519-902-9211
[email protected]

Chase Raymond, Realtor
519-854-8179
[email protected]

Chasin’ deals, dreams, and daylight ☕️🏡

Chase Raymond
(519) 854-8179
[email protected]
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty

Strathroy in 60 Seconds, Week of May 25, 2026 📍

Reporting live from a picnic table at Alexandra Park! Here is what you need to know around Strathroy-Caradoc this week:

🍳 This Sunday: Strathroy Pride is hosting an incredible Drag Brunch at Caradoc Sands this Sunday, May 31st. Hosted by Vanity Affair, doors open at 11 AM.

🛋️ Local Shoutout: Big congratulations to Emily Michelle, owner of Blended Living at 68 Front Street West. Not only is her shop packed with gorgeous, curated home goods, but she was also recently featured on HGTV's budget decorating series! Stop by her storefront to say hello and browse the collection.

🏡 Real Estate Pulse & Tip: Strathroy is holding resilient with our average sale price jumping to $656k last month.
💡 Tip of the Week: Don't fear the asking price! Local data shows median bidding is sitting at negative $12,400, meaning homes are regularly selling below ask. Sellers, with average days on market at 32 days, pricing accurately from day one is the secret to a smooth sale.

🚧 Commute & Community: McKellar Street remains closed until Thursday at 5 PM for the Beech Street upgrades. Also, give a warm Strathroy welcome to the Western Schulich medical students in town for Discovery Week starting today!

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Strathroy in 60 Seconds: Week of May 18, 2026 📍

📅 What’s Happening This Week:

Wednesday (7:30 PM): The Strathroy Rotary Club is hosting their "International Cafe" presentation to support Ukraine using District Grants.

Friday (7:00 PM): Catch the Scott Woods Band presenting "Fiddle Country" at the Caradoc Community Centre in Mount Brydges, with proceeds supporting St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

Saturday (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM): The Town-Wide Garage Sale is officially on! Hit the local neighborhood sales early, and be sure to stop by St. John's Anglican Church (34 Head St N) to check out their front lawn setup.

🏡 Real Estate Tip of the Week:
We are in a balanced market with listings averaging 32 days on the market. Buyers, take a breath! You finally have the leverage to perform proper due diligence and write standard protective conditions like financing and home inspections back into your offers.

🧵 Local Business Shoutout:
Shoutout to Heather Cousins and the team at The Wobbly Bobbin Sewing Studio at 15 Centre Street West. They’ve officially taken over the former ABQ space, keeping a beloved creative hub and sewing community alive in our downtown.

🚧 Quick Heads-Up:
Beech Street remains closed from Adelaide to McKellar for reconstruction, so detour via Metcalfe West. Also, keep an eye out for the Health Unit’s new community clinics launching at local library hubs.

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Chase Raymond
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty