Beautiful backyard patio at a Durham Region home

Canada has its stretches of tough winter months, but there are areas that have hot, sunny, and long summers.

The Durham Region in Southern Ontario is known for its incredible summer season. This isn’t just because the weather is bright and hot, but there are also so many ways to enjoy it.

The beautiful countryside has rolling hills and open areas, pools and patios are ideal for backyard entertaining, and of course, Lake Ontario provides some of the best views and recreational activities in the province.

For home buyers and home owners that live in the Durham Region, their outdoor space provides an amazing way to enjoy it all in privacy. Most single family homes here offer fenced-in, spacious backyards with different features, like an…

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A commute is the journey one takes from their home, to work, and then back home again.

For many people, this is a daily routine and a lifestyle that seems to be becoming more popular as property prices remain higher in city centres. Whether by car or transit, commuting to work in the city from a surrounding community has many benefits.

The Durham Region is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario. Located to the east of Toronto, the Durham Region covers more than 2500 square kilometres, with many large cities located within it as well, like Oshawa.

Living in a major city like Toronto has its advantages, but living in the Durham Region gives residents quick access to Toronto and so much more. Most families appreciate the quieter lifestyle,…

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Because the 2500 square kilometre area of the Durham Region has such a rich and diverse landscape, there are many different property types for sale available here.

In communities like Brooklin and Courtice, there are many country homes for sale, and residential homes with plenty of space. Most of the cities, like Oshawa, Pickering, and Clarington, are situated beautifully along the shore of Lake Ontario. Waterfront homes for sale here offer the unique opportunity to live a beach lifestyle.

Many people choose to live in the Durham Region as a more affordable alternative than living in Toronto. There’s more space in these communities, it’s easily commutable, and home prices are typically lower here. This has made it a popular choice for all types…

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The Durham Region is one of the most desirable places to live in all of Ontario right now.

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, and because of the opportunities there, the metropolitan area has grown over the years to have some of the best places to live. Several communities in the Durham Region serve as the perfect community to settle down in with the ability to commute to other larger cities. They’re also great places to live and work from, raise a family, enjoy the quiet countryside, or find a beautiful home with a view of Lake Ontario.

Dan Plowman has been the #1 Real Estate Agent in the Durham Region for years, and his professional and dedicated team have dominated the real estate market here. Through experience, they know each community's…

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The Durham Region is one of Ontario’s best golfing destinations in Ontario.

With spectacular Lake Ontario, rolling country hills, and rivers and ravines all found here, the golf courses built here are world-class. There’s nowhere else like it here, and with so many prosperous and vibrant communities along the way, the demand for quality golf continues to grow.

While many golfers and tourists are aware of this, it’s the residents here that can truly understand and appreciate the quality of golf courses here. Golf courses are not only another fun form of recreation in the communities here, but create beautiful views. Many neighbourhoods and subdivisions are located directly on some of these terrific golf courses.

It doesn’t matter if you’re…

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