No home is going to appeal to every market, but that’s not the point! The point is to find one perfect buyer. If swimming pools don’t appeal to older home buyers, such as empty nesters, then they’re simply not part of the market for that particular property. Families with young kids looking for a home to grow into, a pool could be a huge selling point, especially in warm climates. The point is, and this applies to all features, not just pools, unique features may cut down the... [read more]

Prices for detached, townhomes & semi's shot up 24% from Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 in Durham Region. With the low inventory, multiple offers are the norm. Buyers & Sellers are looking to Realtors with years of experiance to help safely guide them through the maze of home ownership. Check out bonnieandpaul.com for more info [read more]

In May, we launched our Monthly Pulse Check on Consumer Attitudes to give you access to the latest data on consumer trends in real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, our research has found that: Over 6 in 10 Ontarians who are actively in the real estate market say buying a home today is a very good or good investment (July research) More than 7 in 10 renters and homeowners say it would be important/somewhat important to use a REALTOR® to help purchase a home that... [read more]

You can buy a cottage or vacation with 5% down...Genworth has a vacation/secondary homes program that makes it possible...Check out their website at genworth.ca/vac or drop us a line. Bonnie & Paul Jones, Sutton Group Heritage Realty, bonnieandpaul.com [read more]

Bungalows are in great demand as the population gets older. One of the best areas to buy a bungalow is in Durham. With a close proximity to Toronto, lower purchase prices, reasonable commute times and municipal governments that are looking to the future with many new jobs and infrastructure. Check out life in the subburbs!! We will be happy to help you make the move. [read more]