The A Team has long-standing ties to the community, both at the brokerage level and through staff involvement. We take pride in our deep engagement with local initiatives and charitable endeavors, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive impact beyond real estate transactions.
We understand the significant impact our work in the real estate industry has on the community. With this awareness comes a profound responsibility.
After a detailed analysis of agencies supporting our unhoused neighbours, the A Team made a commitment to Indwell of $50,000 to address the growing need for housing in our city. Indwell is a charitable organization with a 45-year history of building and managing supportive housing communities. Indwell provides hope and homes to some of the […]
The Health and Homelessness Fund for Change was conceived by A Team member Marcus Plowright. Through Indwell, Marcus developed an understanding of the challenges faced by our community in the fight to end homelessness. Promoting Indwell to all A Team clients has been our goal, and that outreach led to discussions between Marcus and an […]
London is facing a dire health and homelessness crisis. Prior to the pandemic, approximately 400 Londoners were experiencing homelessness. In 2024, an estimated 2,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness, including 600 high-needs individuals. We understand the profound impact that stable housing has on individuals and communities, and we are committed to being a part of the […]
In addition to Indwell, The A Team partners with 519 Pursuit, a grass roots organization that supports our unhoused friends in the community. They have an annual sock drive to collect 100,000 pairs of socks. During donation drives, for each home sold, we donate 100 pairs of socks. We asked clients who were able to […]
For the past seven years The A Team has been assisting to organize this community led event. Marcus Plowright, serving as Chair, and with the support of producer Mario Circelli, shepherded the event to become a showcase for local musicians and performers. The best and the brightest talents in London have the opportunity to perform […]
The A Team is a Gold Level sponsor of the Grand Theatre’s Grand Gala. The Grand is a world class creative institution in the heart of our City, accessible to all, and yet invisible to many. The A Team believes we should celebrate this creative powerhouse and do our part to bring the community out […]
Western University and its affiliate colleges lead the country and the world in so many ways. Western Athletics provide remarkable performances throughout the school year in a diverse range of sports… again right in our back yard. Of course, the most celebrated are the Western Mustangs Football Team, filling our fall with exciting games that […]
A Team members have been actively working on behalf of our community for decades. As far back as 1986, Marcus Plowright together with Ann McColl Linsday and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (London Branch) formed the Talbot Street Coalition. On May 23, 1987 they organized over 1,000 Londoners to circle the Talbot Block, aiming to […]
After a 148 year run, Kingsmills Department Store closed its doors in 2014. Marcus Plowright conceived and organized “Changefest” at the shuttered store raising money for candidates fighting in support of London’s downtown revitalization. Showcasing the property and working for months with sitting councillors and candidates, with huge support from the Downtown Business Improvement Association, […]
London officials spent eight years studying and planning ways to update transit service in our City. When municipal electoral politics threatened to derail a $350,000,000 senior government investment in our City’s infrastructure, Marcus Plowright created the community led organization “Build This City”. Working together with Kate Graham, a public relations campaign was initiated to educate […]
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Celebrating business success at the 2023 Business Achievement Awards. We shine the spotlight on the city’s best Photo: Finalist representatives Allen Fayad of Re/Max Hallmark A Team, Asha Parekh of Front Line Medical Technologies Inc. and Dr. Michelle Campbell of Campbell Chiropractic Centre WHEN THE BRIGHTEST innovators and trailblazers of London’s business community gather at […]
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More than 500 guests attend Engage Western event to hear from university leaders, students, researchers The Engage Western President’s Address and Breakfast featured remarks from Western leaders and displays from more than 50 projects, services and departments. (Western Communications) Western President Alan Shepard shone a spotlight on the “Western plus London” connection Tuesday morning in […]
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The following is a transcript of a speech given on a Hard Hat Day at Embassy Commons on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Good afternoon. My name is Marcus Plowright and I’m a partner in the A Team Real Estate Brokerage. Thank you all for coming. Thank you to Indwell, LDI and the LHBA for organizing […]
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I am a small business owner, a minor economic cog in the business that is the City of London. We renovate residential and commercial buildings for clients as well as building single family homes. In addition, I head a real estate company that assists families to buy and sell homes, and investors and businesses buy […]
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What if homelessness was simply not an option? In 2023, every single one of us must be part of the solution ON NOVEMBER 29, a 28-year-old mother of three died while living on London’s streets. She was the 61st person experiencing homelessness to die in London this year alone. An eight-year-old girl and two boys […]
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Inflation and high interest rates have consumers feeling less confident in market, says realtor Housing sales dipped to a ‘historic low’ in November in London, Ont., due to high inflation and interest rates along with difficulties accessing financing, says realtor Marcus Plowright. (Richard Buchan/The Canadian Press) Residential home sales in London, Ont., declined in November, […]
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More program details are set to be released at the end of November for the New Year’s Eve celebration. (Allison Devereaux/CBC) A committee overseeing the biggest annual New Year’s Eve celebrations in London, Ont. has announced their title sponsor for 2023, putting aside fears that the event would have to be cancelled. The Workplace Safety […]
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With just over two months until the calendar flips to 2024, a major event which kicks off the New Year is in jeopardy. “It’s vulnerable,” said Marcus Plowright, chairperson of London’s New Year’s in the Park. “We are short a title sponsor. We’ve had wonderful organizations step up and make donations but we’re still short […]
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An encampment at Wellington Valley park in London as seen in June 2023. Ben Harrietha/980 CFPL A city councillor in London, Ont., is coming under fire after sharing a plan to address homelessness that suggested providing support that people need to get off the streets but arresting anyone who refuses assistance. Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson tweeted “London could […]
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LONDON, ON – Today, RE/MAX Hallmark A Team (The A Team) has joined Western University Sports & Recreation as the Official Real Estate Partner of the Western Mustangs. RE/MAX Hallmark A Team will be present throughout the year engaging with Western Mustangs fans at signature events. As part of their continued efforts to support the next generation, […]
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The drop-in centre will open Tuesday in former bank in Old East Village SafeSpace London will expand its supports for sex workers and women in crisis at their new larger 679 Dundas St. E. location. The centre ran out of a storefront at Rectory Street and Hamilton Road for about six years. (Michelle Both/CBC) As […]
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London businessperson Marcus Plowright speaks during a news conference at the RBC Place convention centre Tuesday detailing the proposed “whole-of-community” system response resulting from three summits attended by a wide range of London organizations and institutions to create a new way to address homelessness. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press) As a $25-million fund to end […]
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The first shelter for London’s sex workers has finally found a home, after a conversation at the recent homelessness summit led to a property. SafeSpace London hopes to open a 20-bed shelter with washrooms, showers, laundry service and communal drop-in space by the beginning of March, executive director Jenna Rose Sands said Monday. “Everyone is […]
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Details not released, but multi-agency meeting drafts call for new, collaborative approach The City of London’s challenges with housing, homelessness and need for more addiction and mental health supports has worsened in recent years. (Colin Butler/CBC) More than 60 London agencies gathered under one roof on Wednesday in a bid to collectively come up with […]
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A London family, which wants to remain anonymous, is the first contributor to a fundraiser announced today by London mayor Josh Morgan at RBC Place London. The fund will be used to improve the health and London’s homeless problem and will be shared by 70 organizations under the Health and Homelessness Community Organization umbrella. RBC […]
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If you’re in London, New Year’s Eve in the Park has something for everyone The New Year’s Eve in the Park celebration will have two firework displays — one at 9 p.m. and another at the stroke of midnight. (CBC) With 2019 coming to a close, here are some of the top free events to […]
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The head of LifeSpin expects the total amount of monetary donations to exceed $70,000 There’s been an outpouring of support for London’s Old East Village community after the neighbourhood was shaken by an explosion. (Hala Ghonaim/CBC) Londoners packed Aeolian Hall Tuesday night to keep raising money for those affected by last week’s explosion on Woodman […]
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Years of engineering work and public consultation on a Bus Rapid Transit plan may soon turn into a political salvage mission. A day after his State of the City address, Mayor Ed Holder is shedding new light on developing a half-a- billion dollar transportation plan for London in just 60 days. He will encourage council […]
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The morning talk show went mobile, broadcasting from a 90 express bus A selfie-style photo by London Morning host Julianne Hazlewood on the 90 express. (Julianne Hazlewood/CBC) CBC London took its London Morning show on the road Friday when it broadcasted from a city bus. Host Julianne Hazlewood interviewed community members and city officials who […]
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The city’s countdown is on to one of the country’s most celebrated years as Canada turned 150. Londoners are invited to go downtown to close out the year as part of Start.ca New Year’s Eve in the Park. It’s a free family-centred event that starts at 7 p.m. with interactive, inclusive entertainment for all ages […]
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