Should you buy a home now or wait until 2027? Sell this fall or hold off until spring? Renew your mortgage or consider moving? Here are 12 questions worth answering before putting your real estate plans on hold.

Buying, selling, renewing a mortgage or downsizing. Many Durham Region homeowners and prospective buyers are putting major real estate decisions on hold as 2026 comes to a close.

But what are they actually waiting for? Lower mortgage rates? Better home prices? More listings? A stronger spring market?

Waiting can be the right decision. The important part is understanding what could change, what might not, and how those changes could affect your next move.

Here are 12 real estate questions worth answering before deciding whether to make…

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The August numbers point to a market that continued to slow seasonally, but the bigger story may be what happened to inventory.

Across the GTA, both sales and new listings were lower than a year ago, with listings falling much more sharply. TRREB reported 5,057 sales in August, down 2.1% year-over-year, while 12,075 new listings represented a 14.1% decline.

Durham Region showed a similar pattern month-over-month. Sales declined from July, but so did the number of new properties coming onto the market. At the same time, homes took longer to sell and the average sale price moved lower.

For buyers and sellers heading into the fall market, the question is becoming less about how August performed in isolation and more about what happens when activity…

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If it has been 10, 15 or even 20 years since you last sold your home, the basic idea may seem familiar: choose a Realtor, put the home on the market, have buyers come through and negotiate an offer.

But the way homes are prepared, marketed, viewed and ultimately sold has changed considerably.

Today, buyers can see dozens of homes from their phone before ever booking a showing. They can compare your home to competing properties almost instantly. Professional photography, staging, online exposure, pricing strategy and the way a listing is launched can all affect how buyers respond.

For homeowners thinking about selling a home in Durham Region, understanding those changes can make it much easier to prepare for the process.

1. Buyers Often See…

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There has been a noticeable shift in the way Canadians think about where they spend their money.

More people are checking where products are made, choosing Canadian brands, shopping at independent stores and supporting businesses that employ people in their own communities.

But when it comes to one of the largest financial transactions most of us will ever make, there is another question worth asking:

Who owns the real estate brokerage you are hiring?

Dan Plowman Team Realty Inc., Brokerage is a local Canadian real estate brokerage based in Oshawa, Ontario. We live here, work here and have built our business around serving homeowners and homebuyers throughout Durham Region and the surrounding communities.

When you choose a local…

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Summer may be coming to an end, but some of the best local events of the year are just getting started.

September and October bring fall fair season to Durham Region and the surrounding communities, with agricultural shows, midway rides, demolition derbies, local vendors, live entertainment, harvest celebrations and, of course, plenty of fall food.

If you're looking for things to do in Durham Region this fall, there are events happening almost every weekend. We've rounded up some of the 2026 fall fairs and festivals in Durham Region, along with a few destinations in Kawartha Lakes and nearby Brighton that are worth adding to your fall calendar.

Port Perry Fair

September 5–7, 2026 | Port Perry Fairgrounds

Labour Day weekend marks the…

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The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to tighten in July 2026 as the number of new listings declined and buyers faced increased competition for available homes. While prices remain below last year’s levels, the changing balance between sales and listings could be an early sign that the market is beginning to stabilize.

Here in Durham Region, July brought the typical summer slowdown in activity, with fewer sales and fewer new listings than June. The average sale price also moved lower month-over-month, but the numbers varied considerably between individual Durham municipalities.

GTA Market Conditions Continued to Tighten

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,995 home sales in July 2026, a slight 0.9% decrease compared with July 2025. However, new…

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 Oshawa is getting a full afternoon of food, activities, local businesses, prizes and community connections on August 15, 2026!

Join us at 785 Taunton Rd E (Torchbearer Taproom) from 12 PM to 4 PM for Meet Your Neighbours Community Day, an event designed to bring residents, families, local businesses and community organizations together in one place.

Throughout the afternoon, there will be scheduled meetup times for different interests and age groups, along with pop-ups, giveaways, food and other activities happening around the plaza.

Scheduled Meetup Times

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Parents & Young Kids
A chance for local families to connect while the kids enjoy activities and limited free kids packs.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Dogs & Their…

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5 Fun Things to Do in Durham Region at the Height of Summer

The end of July and beginning of August can feel like the halfway point of summer. The first round of plans is over, the kids may be getting restless, and many people start wondering what they can do without driving into Toronto or spending an entire day in traffic.

The answer may be closer than you think.

From walking through thousands of sunflowers to cycling country roads and enjoying free live entertainment beside the water, Durham Region has several experiences that can turn an ordinary summer day into something memorable.

Here are five fun things to do in Durham Region while summer is still in full swing.

1. Walk Through Canada’s Only Sunflower-Shaped Trail

Most people…

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June continued the positive momentum that has been building across the Greater Toronto Area, with home sales increasing sharply while new listings declined compared to last year. As inventory continues to be absorbed, market conditions are becoming more balanced, bringing increased competition among buyers and setting the stage for price stabilization in the months ahead.

GTA Market Insights

GTA REALTORS® reported 6,770 home sales in June 2026, up 9.4% compared to June 2025. At the same time, new listings declined to 17,282 (↓ 12.9% year-over-year), continuing the trend of tightening inventory that has characterized the spring market.

The average selling price reached $1,058,658, down 3.9% annually, while the MLS® HPI Composite benchmark declined…

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Few things feel more like summer in Durham Region than heading out for ice cream after dinner, after a walk by the water, after a day at the park, or on the way home from a weekend drive.

From gelato in Pickering to classic scoops in Ajax, Whitby favourites, a Brooklin stop, Oshawa treats, and small town gems through Clarington, Durham has no shortage of places worth adding to your summer list.

Here are some of the top ice cream spots to check out across Durham Region.

Belaggios Gelato, Pickering

Starting on the west side of Durham, Belaggios Gelato is a great Pickering stop for anyone who loves gelato, espresso, desserts, and café style treats. It has more of an Italian inspired feel, making it a nice option when you want something a…

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