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Holiday Shopping Hours Are Here!

December 1st, 2016

The time to shop ‘till you drop is now! The newly renovated Oshawa Centre, along with the Pickering Town Centre have conveniently extended their shopping hours for the busy Holiday Season: See below: Oshawa Centre: Monday 9:00am - 10:00pm Tuesday 9:30am - 9:00pm Wednesday 9:00am - 10:00pm Thursday ...

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Buy First or Sell First? That is the question

September 9th, 2016

Buying a home can be difficult. Home buyers must save for a down payment, win their home’s bidding war and even waive conditions such as financing or inspection - which were once staples of a home purchase offer. But those who already own a home and want to downsize or move into a bigger home must make the decision to sell first or buy first. The choice depends on the house, the location, ...

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Why Buying a Home Is a Smart Investment for Millennials

July 16th, 2016

According to a survey by Pollara for Bank of Montreal, approximately two-thirds of millennials in the Toronto area expect to own their own home. It appears that Toronto’s hot housing market hasn’t torched the home ownership dreams of first-time buyers- and it shouldn’t. Millennials are swarmed with investing advice – start saving early, take advantage of a TFSA, and dump those high-interest ...

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What to do on Canada Day

June 24th, 2016

Wondering what to do on CANADA Day in Durham? There is no better day than July 1st to explore your nearby towns, as communities come together to celebrate Canada’s Birthday! Wishing everyone a great long weekend! Here is a comprehensive list of where you can go in Durham: Ajax: Ajax Downs https://www.ajax.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=05416882-8bb5-41cf-a98b-ae20f7fb4286 Bowmanville ...

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Costs of Home Ownership

June 24th, 2016

In March 2016, CMHC completed an online survey of 3,006 recent mortgage consumers, all prime household decision-makers who had undertaken a mortgage transaction in the past 12 months. When in the market for a first home, 49% of First-Time Buyers mentioned having concerns during the buying process. Among this group, the uncertainty came most from unforeseen costs, experienced by 59% of First ...

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Major GO Transit Announcement for Durham Region!

June 20th, 2016

Premier Kathleen Wynne has made an announcement for a major expansion of GO Transit train service into the Durham Region! Through Metrolinx, the province's regional transportation authority for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is working with CP Rail on infrastructure and service planning for a nearly 20 kilometer extension. The big plans for GO Transit's Lakeshore East rail corri ...

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What to Do In a Bidding War

March 19th, 2016

While some real estate markets continue to limp along, others have blown up in a big way in recent years. In up and coming areas like Durham Region, bidding wars have become a staple of the market, forcing everyone interested in getting their dream home to brush up on their poker face, improve their attention to detail, and reassess the quality of their agents. Worried you might end up caught ...

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Durham Region 407 Update

March 18th, 2016

DURHAM REGION 407 UPDATE According to Ministry spokeswoman Diane Naluzny the “407 East Development Group is still working towards completing the construction in order that the ministry can open the highway in the spring.” An exact date wasn’t provided – but the opening of Hwy 407 east of Brock Road in Pickering is still slated to open in the coming months. The 407 extension was originally ...

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How To Narrow Down Your Choices For Houses For Sale in Durham Region Ontario

February 5th, 2016

Deciding on a house is a big commitment, and there are tons of houses for sale in Durham Region Ontario. Choosing the right one is a matter of deciding which features are most important to you long term. Consider price, location, aesthetics and more before making the plunge and buying your next home. Location Location is easily one of the most important factors when deciding whether or not ...

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