Jim Straughan

Hi, it is a little strange to talk about one self but here goes!
. I have lived in the London area for 37 years. During this time, I have graduated from Fanshawe College and the University of Western Ontario. While I attended the University Western Ontario I held a number of jobs as I was self-supporting for both college and university. During my tenure at the University I was involved with a martial arts club, and eventually became the main instructor .Shortly after graduating from the University of Western Ontario I worked for the Ontario government for a number of years before becoming a realtor.
During the time of my employment with the provincial government I was an active investor buying properties near UWO, or The University of Western Ontario renovating and renting them to students.
I have been a licensed realtor since 1990. I've been selling new homes for Condon Homes for 14 years who in my opinion are the best custom builder in south-western Ontario. As a professional realtor I have sold as mentioned above new homes for the Condon family and other builders as well-Being a farm boy originally I have sold farms, as well as lake front recreational properties, campgrounds, multifamily units, various businesses, commercial properties such as strip plazas, apartment buildings ,development property, commercial leasing and of course, residential resale properties. Recently I have teamed up with one of my sons to offer property management to select clients in the London, Kilworth or Komoka areas of Middlesex County .Visit my London Ontario Real Estate website for more details.
Presently I live with my amazing wife , 3 children, two Portuguese Cattle Dogs, a cat, numerous chickens etc on a small acreage between London and Komoka.
Other areas I work in are ,Mount Brydges,Ilderton,Lucan,Old South London. Old North London ,Kilworth ,Komoka,Melrose ,Delaware,Lambeth,Exeter,
St Thomas ,Dutton,Strathroy ,Popular Hill ,Maisonville,Hydepark,West London

I have survived 19 years in this business (LOL)
Also have a B.A. and non diploma business certificate from the University of Western Ontario,and A College Degree from Fanshawe College.
Plus numerous Real Estate Upgrade Courses for Residential and Commercial Real Estate

1/14/2009 9:55:00 AM $ 50,000 Price Drop ! Horse Farm Vendor wants it sold ! Great location close to London ,Bryon,Komoka,Kilworth .Only 10 minutes to Maisonville . Follow the link below to view this listing and call me direct for your chance to view this once in a life time oppurtunity ! http://www.straughan.ca/Lobo/Ontario/Farms_and_Acreages/Komoka/Lobo/Agent/Listing_2018805.html ... Views: 783       Comments: 0       Comment

11/14/2008 11:46:00 AM New Home Price Reductions Komoka Ontario Wow ,the builder says get them SOLD ! Big price reductions on our existing ranch and two storey model homes . Carpet ,flooring,paint colors can still be picked ! Or bring us your plans to build your dream home in an idyllic setting . Call today for your private ... Views: 623       Comments: 0       Comment

11/9/2008 9:26:00 PM Timely Insight from the past HOW SPOT-ON IS THIS? Quote of the Week 'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, ... Views: 275       Comments: 0       Comment

3/13/2008 2:19:00 PM Buying Simulation with Closing Costs break Down Okay here we go for a $129,00 Condominium listing . This was originally written for an investor client of mine new to investing in Ontario, however whether you are an investor or first-time home buyer hopefully this will prove illustrative of the buying process. ... Views: 923       Comments: 0       Comment

3/11/2008 9:40:00 PM Investing Rules Recently I penned this paragraph in response to a request for information from one of my clients. Keep in mind this was written specifically in regards to the student rental investment for the London market specific to the University of Western Ontario. However ... Views: 571       Comments: 0       Comment

1/16/2008 6:27:00 PM Closing cost analysis & single-family versus multifamily investment properties I thought I would post this e-mail I sent to buyer from Tel Aviv Israel who is looking to purchase investment properties in London. Recently I have been getting increase and working with people from all around the world who are looking to purchase properties ... Views: 2738       Comments: 0       Comment

12/2/2007 7:01:00 PM American House Sales (graph) ouch ! . . Well we've all heard the horror stories about people losing their homes south of our Canadian border and recently a client from British Columbia who is thinking of buying an investment property in London Ontario asks me about the American mortgage ... Views: 917       Comments: 1       Comment

12/2/2007 5:26:00 PM World's most expensive residential real estate sale? A lthough recent media attention has focused on the ups and downs of single-family residential housing south of our border this recent sale shows investor confidence in residential real estate. This sale may actually be the world's biggest real estate ... Views: 1355       Comments: 0       Comment

11/6/2007 10:27:00 PM For those Who Like to Analyse MLS Listing statistics ! Residential(single family) Activity by Area For the London St. Thomas Real Estate Board, this would include areas such as Komoka Kilworth Ilderton Mt. Bridges Delaware, Arva and all of Middlesex County. 2007 2006 Listings Sales Sales/Listings Ratio Average ... Views: 1067       Comments: 0       Comment

10/8/2007 1:20:00 PM London Ontario Canada House Sales by Style . Year-to-date, number of sales and average prices for London were: Year-to-date, number of sales and average prices were: Total Detached 5,554 $216,632 7.2% Total Condo 1,455 $145,460 4.4% Total Residential 7,009 $201,857 6.7% In terms of house style, for ... Views: 843       Comments: 0       Comment