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LEAMINGTON Even in the midst of a pandemic, the housing market in Leamington is white-hot, and the shortage of local residential offerings is putting what is available increasingly out of economic reach for a growing number of the town’s residents.
“We’ve never seen this before there’s nothing for sale really,” said broker Randy Critchlow, who has been in the local real estate business for more than half a century.
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WINDSOR, ONT. The Municipality of Leamington has purchased the sites of two former public schools to “encourage the development” of affordable housing. A news release from the municipality announcing the news on Wednesday said the properties at 125 Talbot Street West (former Leamington District Secondary School) and 134 Mill Street East (former Mill Street Public School) were purchased for affordable housing development in Leamington and to support other strategic long-term goals. The use or disposal of the buildings at each site has not yet been determined. “The provision of suitable housing to meet the diverse needs of Leamington’s population is a fundamental component of the Municipality’s Strategic Plan,” said Peter Neufeld, chief administrative officer. “We look forward to building on local partnerships to generate inclusive, affordable housing solutions that work for people across the housing continuum, and fulfilling other long-term strategic goal