Check out this website for government grants. You may qualify, for home owner grants, home improvment grants, utility rebates... http://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/54-government-grants-that-every-ontario-homeowner-should-know-2017-edition/ [read more]

Some encouraging stats regarding market activity from Sutton Group Heritage Realty.   Feb 1-21 we had 991 showings, company wide, 37 houses sold, and average days on market 29.62. Mar 1-21 we had 1310 showings, company wide, 170 homes sold and average days on the market 20.34.   The Buyers are out there and the Sellers need to get their properties on the market sooner than later. Call or email us, lets chat about our Power Marketing Plan, THAT WORKS!!   [read more]

Open House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask at an Open House. it’s not unusual to forget to ask important questions about the property. Here are some of the most common: • How old is the roof? • How old is the furnace, air conditioner and other HVAC equipment? • How does the price compare to similar properties in the neighbourhood? (You don’t want to make an offer that’s too high.) • What are the characteristics of the neighbourhood?... [read more]

This week's census data reveals that home ownership rates in Canada are dropping and that young people, in particular, are more likely to be living in rentals or at home. If you combine rising student debt, wage stagnation and job insecurity, and rising house prices in many Canadian cities then this trend isn't at all shocking.This week's census data reveals that home ownership rates in Canada are dropping and that young people, in particular, are more likely to be living... [read more]

Why is the Real estate market in Durham Region outpreforming Toronto this year? Simply put, homes in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby & Oshawa give you more bang for your buck. Homes in Durham are more afordable. So why spend more money in Toronto? Contact us and we will be happy to show you what you can get for your money here. [read more]