According to the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, over 35% of the cost of a new home in Ontario is now made up of government taxes. If you buy in Toronto, the Land Transfer taxes are double!! More reason to buy in Durham. [read more]

Rates holding steady is supportive for buyers and sellers — no new shock to borrowing costs. The Bank is clearly in “wait and see” mode, watching inflation, trade, and domestic demand. Weak near-term growth suggests no rush to raise rates, which helps maintain buyer confidence. Improved employment is a positive sign, but caution remains — expect steady, not explosive, market activity. If growth improves in 2026 as forecast,... [read more]

Why Patience Matters Pricing isn’t the only factor at play—patience is also key. A longer time on the market doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with your home. In many areas, it’s simply the new normal. The average days on market have increased, and sellers should expect the process to take longer than it might have in past years. That said, patience doesn’t mean sitting back and doing nothing. The most successful sellers stay... [read more]

How to Avoid a Mortgage Scam Scams are everywhere just waiting for you to take the bait if you aren’t careful. For many homeowners, their home is their biggest asset, so dodging a mortgage scam takes on extra importance. These scams can take the form of false promises for better mortgage terms, wire fraud phishing schemes during the closing process, stealing your home equity with reverse mortgages, loan flipping (where the borrower is persuaded to repeatedly refinance the same loan so... [read more]

My name is Mary, and I’m delighted to share my experience working with Bonnie and Paul Jones of the Sutton Group. I recently had the pleasure of both selling my home and purchasing a condominium with their support — and this isn’t the first time. In fact, Bonnie and Paul also represented me 23 years ago when I moved from Scarborough to Pickering. It was an easy decision to work with them again, and I couldn’t be happier that I did. Bonnie and Paul are consummate... [read more]