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Hi All,  The market has undergone some pretty drastic changes as of late so I thought I would send a quick email to keep you up to date.  After very low activity for most of 2022 with most listings receiving low interest and sitting on the market for long periods of time before selling, we …

Hello All,  Here are the real estate market stats for February! Durham’s average sale price saw almost no change in February, moving to to $888,448 from $886,849 in January. Average sale price is currently sitting very close to where it was in January 2021, before interest rates began to drop to historic lows and average …

Happy New Year! Hi All,  I hope you’re having a great start to the New Year. As we enter 2023 I wanted to take a moment to review what happened in the 2022 real estate market and also give some insight on what we can expect to see this year.  In 2022 we saw the …

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!  Hello All,  I just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished this year, I can’t wait to see what amazing things are in store for you in 2023.  The real estate market has clearly gone …

Budgeting for a home purchase ensures that you'll be able to afford to pay for costs such as the down payment and monthly mortgage payments, but there are a number of other significant costs that many buyers often overlook. These include closing costs (land transfer tax, adjustments on closing, lawyer fees) and additional monthly costs (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance). All of these costs need to be taken into account so that you truly know if you can afford the home that you're looking for.

The fall 2021 real estate market is now in full swing, and after a summer of extremely low inventory and high competition amongst buyers it is crucial to take advantage of this short but hot fall market while it's here.

In this crazy market, many people think that simply setting your list price way above market value will lead to a quick sale and more money in your pocket. This could not be further from the truth.

Buying your first home is a huge milestone in life, so it's only right that you get the most out of it. There are many benefits and incentives that come with that first purchase, and my tips for first time home buyers in Ontario will cover everything that you need to know to have a successful first experience in the real estate game.

Mortages are an essential component of almost every real estate sale, and without one you would not be able to come up with the large sum of money that is needed to buy a home. Even though they are such a critical part of the deal, most people aren't even sure how mortgages work in Canada.