If you wish to see home prices for other areas within Durham Region or elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area such as: Ajax, Pickering, Markham, Aurora, Toronto, etc., please feel free to contact me.
MLS Real Estate Statistics for Durham Region (including Whitby, Brooklin and Oshawa)
The latest housing market numbers for Durham Region show a positive increase in Sales, asking prices, and new listings compared with 2010 Region of Durham numbers. Looking at this month versus last month, it is clear that the market is winding down as most buyers and sellers put moving on hold for the holidays. The number of active listings for November, as expected, has dropped by over 250 listings from October.
Are you a home owner thinking of Sellingyour Durham Region area property? Are you wondering about the current market or when the best time would be to put the "For Sale" sign up?
Maybe you are planning on Buying and investing in your own home and are curious to know about the current market in Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa or other areas in the Region of Durham, Ontario?
Whether you are looking to Sell, Buy or simply interested in keeping up to date on the Durham Region housing market, the following data may be beneficial to you.
Below you will find some of the various Durham Region Real Estate statistics gathered from the Toronto Real Estate Board's MLS System "Market Watch" report. The data compares November 2011 with November last year.
H The Durham Region area had 771 sales in November 2011 measured against 655 home sales in November 2010.
H The average asking price for a home in the Region of Durham in November 2011 was $317,106 in comparison to $315,203 in November 2010
H The number of days it took to sell a home in Durham Region in November 2011 was, on average, 31 days. Considerably lower than the 38 days it took on average to sell a home in November last year.
Homeowners who work with their Realtor® to offer a thoughtfully priced and well presented home for sale, in an market such as this, it often leads to a flurry of activity from those looking to buy...and, it may even result in more than on offer to purchase their home!
Informed buyers take early steps such as reviewing the necessary documentation with their Realtor® and ensuring they are pre-approved for mortgage financing ahead of time so that they are ready to make a move when the right home comes along.
So, if you are thinking of making a move to sell or to buy a home, contact your Real Estate professional now to begin the process. You'll be glad you did!
If you should have any Real Estate questions, whether big or small, please feel free to contact me. I appreciate the opportunity and am always glad to help.
Want to review the current Real Estate documentation you will likely be asked to sign when purchasing a home or placing your home up for sale? Check out my "understanding Real Estate forms" guide.
HAVE LINDA BECOME YOUR REALTOR® LONG BEFORE YOU NEED ONE, AND SHE'LL BE RIGHT THERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU DO!
DURHAM REGION NEIGHBOURHOODS (part of the Durham Region Neighbourhood Spotlight Tours)
Located minutes East of Toronto, you will find a vast array of communities encompassing approximately 2600 square kilometres that make up Durham Region.
For buyers or sellers thinking of moving to Durham Region, Ontario, you may find this neighbourhood information helpful.
Durham Region has much to offer. Within its boundaries you will discover a wonderful mixture of charming rural hamlets with tree-lined streets and highly developed urbanized areas with an abundance of things to see and do for everyone.
The Region’s distinct landscape comes complete with rolling farmlands, scenic water ways and enchanting wooded areas and is made up of several municipalities including the following:
City of Pickering
Town of Ajax
Town of Whitby (includes the Village of Brooklin)
City of Oshawa
Municipality of Clarington (includes Bowmanville, Courtice, etc.)
Township of Uxbridge
Township of Scugog
Township of Brock
Along with offering the modern infrastructure associated with a diverse and ever growing community, you will find a number of major employers located in Durham Region including; General Motors, Ontario Power Generation, several Hospitals, Durham College, UOIT University and the Canadian headquarters of Volkswagen.
New housing construction throughout the Region of Durham continues to provide the latest in residential design however, also found, is a phenomenal blend of existing homes with a extensive structural variety. The home styles range from modern architectural elements to unique historical showcases from days gone by.
Considering Selling your home?Thinking of Buying in Whitby, Brooklin, Whitby, Oshawa or anywhere in Durham Region? You are in good hands with Linda!
Whether you are moving to Durham Region or within its boundaries you may want to check out my Neighbourhood Spotlight Tours for an over overview of various neighbourhoods, homes, Shopping, Schools and more on selected communities within Durham Region.
More Spotlight Tours to follow
Feel free to Send me your questions on any Real Estate topics as I'd be glad to help...it's what I love to do!
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ARE YOU READY TO BUY A HOME?
Highway 407 East Extension – Our voices were heard!
Understanding the Offer to Purchase Form is essential once your house hunting expedition is a success! You have found the perfect home, one that satisfies your needs, most of your wants- and best of all, fits your pocketbook. Now comes one of the most important phases of your home-buying experience: making an offer to purchase the home.
If you are buying a home, then, before you decide on whether this home is your dream home, the following checklist will help you look at prospective homes with a critical eye. We suggest printing this page and putting it on a clipboard. When you find a home that really interests you, mark the features you see and note their general condition on this list.
SELLING YOUR HOME ON YOUR OWN - OR USING A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
STAGING… FOR A FASTER SALE AND HIGHER PRICE
If you have decided that now is the time to sell your home, you might be thinking: should I hire a Real Estate Sales Representative or do it alone. Have you ever considered repairing your own car? Anyone can buy the tools and parts. However, most of us just do not have the knowledge, training, experience or the expertise and commitment of time to do the job properly. Besides, there are plenty of experienced professionals to do the work for us.
There are many television shows today that focus on home staging. If you have not watched any, do yourself a favor and tune in. They all say the same thing: do not even consider putting your house on the market until you have taken a close look at its condition. Experienced sales people know that you only have one shot at impressing potential buyers, so take some time to prepare your home for showings. You will be rewarded with a faster sale and a higher offer.
Wonder how much your neighbours are selling for?
Durham Region has much to offer. Within its boundaries you will discover a wonderful mixture of charming rural hamlets with tree-lined streets and highly developed urbanized areas with an abundance of things to see and do for everyone. 
