Durham Region Real Estate Blog - February, 2022

What Homeowners Can Do To Save On Energy Costs

Have you ever wondered what makes that pesky energy bill get so high every month? Appliances and electronics alone account for about 20% of energy consumption in the home!

Let’s be honest - it’s rare that anyone is unplugging their appliances the second they’re done using them, but it helps more than you think. 

Who Are The Main Energy Bill Culprits?

Ow, it may be difficult to identify right off the bat who are the main targets that are making our energy bills make us never want to turn on another light switch again. 

If you really think about it, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be able to name a few of the culprits behind those stronger hits targeted at your bank account. 

To start, we can name just a few a few to get the ball…

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Should I Sell My Durham Region Home In The Spring?

Forming the east-end of the Greater Toronto Area and brimming with tourist attractions like all of the popular hiking and skiing spots is the Durham Region in Southern Ontario. With sparkling Lake Ontario and other surrounding lakes in the area perfect for waterfront activities, it has everything you need. 

It’s truly no wonder that the Durham Region is such a hot spot for house owners and those on the market to buy a new home, but what about selling?

Selling in the Springtime

Spring is truly seen as the best time of year to sell a home - more specifically the month of May.

Statistics show that homes listed between the beginning to middle of May sold on average, around 18.5 times faster than homes listed not in that time frame. 

Have…

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Community Spotlight: Pickering

Imagine a picturesque town sitting along the northern shore of sparkling Ontario. Pickering is the definition of small town feel with stunning scenery and a tight knit community close enough to a big urban hub that has everything and more you need. 

This Southern Ontario town in the Durham Region will make you want to pack up and move to its idyllic location in a moment’s notice - wait until you see the homes.

Small Town With a Lot of Heart

The accessibility to nearby major freeways and only being a thirty minute drive to the big city bustle of Toronto makes for a dream location few could ask for more out of in this dreamy town perfect for settling down in.

That doesn’t even begin to speak for all of the unbelievable real estate Pickering…

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How Buying A New Construction Home Could Save You Money

If you’re considering buying a home in the Durham Region, the thought of a new construction home may have crossed your mind. There are many advantages to buying a brand new home, the main one being that you could save tons of money in the long run. 

A new construction home could be a brand new home that has already been completed and is ready for you to move in or a pre-construction condo, townhouse or single-family home that hasn’t been built yet. It could also be a home you design and build on land you have purchased.

When you purchase a new construction home, you may have to pay more up front, but your overall costs may be lower than those you would incur buying a pre-existing home. These are a few ways your new construction home can save you…

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