The Best London, Ontario Neighbourhoods for First-Time Buyers (2026)

Thinking about buying your first home in London, Ontario? Book a free 15-minute call with me: https://calendly.com/paola-forero-rea... In this video I walk through the neighbourhoods I genuinely point first-time buyers toward - Summerside, Carling Heights, Westminster / Pond Mills / Glen Cairn, Old East Village, and nearby St. Thomas - with the honest trade-offs in each, and where your budget actually goes the furthest in 2026. I'm Paola Forero Alvarez, a Real Estate Broker with Team Glasser Real Estate Brokerage with 7 years of experience right here in London, Ontario. My whole approach is making real estate make sense - no pressure, no hype, just clarity. Timestamps: 0:05 The question I get more than any other 1:14 London prices for 2026 (the honest version) 1:51 Area 1 - Summerside (newer, lower-maintenance) 2:29 Area 2 - Carling Heights (value + upside) 3:15 Area 3 - Westminster, Pond Mills & Glen Cairn (established) 4:05 Area 4 - Old East Village (character) 4:44 Area 5 - St. Thomas (budget breathing room) 5:15 Two honest things before you start looking 6:47 Recap + how to get help Connect with me: Instagram: @paolaforerorealestate TikTok: @paolaforerorealtorldnont LinkedIn: paolaforerorealtorlondoncanada #londonontariorealestate #londonOn2026