Durham Region Real Estate Blog

Own a Home on Lake Ontario? Here's a Waterfront Property Maintenance Checklist

Owning a lakefront home is a dream for many people. After all, who wouldn’t want to wake up every day to views of the water right on your doorstep. However, what many people don’t realize is that waterfront homes require a bit of extra effort to ensure that they retain their value. If you own a lakefront home in the Durham Region, these are some maintenance tips to keep your home safe, secure and comfortable throughout the seasons.

Temperature Control

Temperatures in the Durham Region can fluctuate wildly with summers being hot and humid and winters dropping well below freezing. A good HVAC system can help keep your home comfortable inside and protected against damage such as freezing pipes or the development of mold and rust. Be sure to service…

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Community Spotlight: Bowmanville

Bowmanville is a charming city right on the lake with roots in art and entertainment and a rich history you can sense throughout. 

Only 76 kilometres east of Toronto via the Ontario 401 Express, you truly get the best of both worlds with the charm of this smaller waterfront town and the proximity of bustling Toronto whenever you’re missing a bit of the excitement. 

Tight-Knit Community

The breathtaking Lake Ontario surrounds Bowmanville which makes for stunning scenic views as well as the peace and relaxation of living right on a waterfront in a peaceful and safe community which Bowmanville prides itself on. 

Speaking of peace and relaxation, the waterfront isn’t all that Bowmanville has encompassing it, on the other ends is the incredible…

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Dog-Friendly Parks In The Durham Region

If you’re living in the Durham Region then you know that there are plenty of green spaces for you to enjoy on a sunny day out from conservation areas to parks, to open fields, and much more. 

However, just because there are open green spaces doesn’t mean they’re necessarily dog-friendly or a place you can safely let your dog out off of the leash. 

While this is the case, there are plenty of beautiful parks and areas all over Durham, specifically designed to make both you and your pup’s lives easier with dog-friendly designated spaces that are enclosed so they can run around freely. 

Today we’ll be naming just a few dog-friendly parks in Durham to get you started so you can plan a nice day out with your dog no matter where you live. 

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5 Luxury Home Features Buyers Want Most

So you want to buy a luxury home, that sounds like an exciting and great idea, but where do you start? 

Every homebuyer has a certain checklist of things they want in their head, from things they can compromise on to others they absolutely can’t. 

Now while this is in the mind of every homebuyer, it’s even more emphasized for luxury home buyers due to the price point they’re paying at and the value they want in return for it.

Today we’re helping you envision your dream home with 5 luxury home features buyers want most. 

5 Luxury Home Features Buyers Want Most

Location Is Key

Luxury homes are considered luxury for a reason, and it isn’t just the interior of the home but what’s right outside your front doorstep that’s just as…

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Tips For Buying Home Insurance

You’ve now just bought a home in Ontario but you’re confused on how to go about purchasing home insurance - well we’re here to help. 

There are several aspects to consider when thinking about buying home insurance - while the policies differ by province, we’re here to help you figure out the best tips for buying home insurance in Ontario. 

Think About What You Need Covered

Consider the process of figuring out how much insurance you need from most drastic and extreme to things you may deem fully irrelevant. 

For example, just how much money would you roughly need to cover the entire loss of your home in case of an unfortunate incident - this is an insurer’s foundation. 

It may not be enough to simply purchase just what you need to cover…

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Top Luxury Condos In The Durham Region

If you’re looking to live in the lap of luxury, surrounded by pure elegance in grand estates encompassed by stunning scenery in incredible cities, then Durham Region luxury condos are for you.

Step into a dazzlingly towering high-rise or many of the townhomes inspired condos available all over the Durham Region from Oshawa to Pickering, Ajax to Clarington, and more. 

The Durham Region Luxury Condo Lifestyle 

With luxury condos in the Durham Region comes luxury living. 

Imagine stepping into your opulent high-rise with newly built units featuring gorgeous kitchens with stainless steel appliances. 

With Durham Region luxury condos - you get the full experience with resort style amenities including outdoor BBQs, fitness facilities, office…

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Best Communities To Buy An Investment Property In The Durham Region

Durham is a key region to look out for when considering the real estate market and the best investment for your future. 

With Canada’s real estate market in a position like never before, don’t miss out on the chance to invest in a potential once in a lifetime market in the Durham Region. 

With a hand in various industries of work most popularly populated by energy, environmental, and engineering, this makes the Durham Region a truly flexible and prime location. There are even opportunities in film, agriculture, technology, and automotive companies. 

These aspects play absolutely vital roles in whether or not the Durham Region is the right location to invest in properties. 

With the convenience of the Greater Toronto Area and all it…

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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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