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Real Estate Market Heats Up

Sarnia-Lambton's real estate market is heating up with the weather.

Figures for March were the best ever for that month.

Board Vice President Steve Park says 172 properties sold with a dollar volume of over $36-million, up 31% over March last year.

He says listings are also up but buyers continue to be patient.

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The average sale price in March was just over $222,000, with the majority of homes selling in the $100,000 to $200,000 range.

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