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Durham Region Real Estate Market Report DAILY

Durham Region Real Estate Daily Market Update

Last updated December 12, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
Durham Region Real Estate Market Report - monthly

The Durham Region real estate market is balanced as we reach the second week of December 2025. The seasonal drop in sales volume is happening faster than the seasonal drop in inventory for now, favouring buyers in many...

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Development Charges - Much lower outside of the Greater Toronto Area

There has been much discussion in the media recently regarding housing affordability and how development charges (and other taxes) drive up the cost of new homes.

There has been little coverage, however, on how these charges compare to areas outside of the GTA. Development charges are fees collected from property developers (builders) by a municipal and/or...

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Durham Region Property Tax Rates - GTA 2025

Compare Durham Region and GTA Property Tax Rates

Last updated December 10, 2025

Property taxes vary significantly between municipalities in Durham Region and the GTA.

This article explores rates including the following:

  • Municipal tax rate

  • Upper tier municipality tax rate (county or region)

  • Education tax rate

It does not include other considerations, including...

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Durham Region Secondary School Rankings 2025

New rankings for the 2023-2024 school year are now out! (December, 2025)

Most public schools in Durham Region are administered by the Durham District School Board. The ones in Clarington are under the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Catholic schools are overseen by the Durham Catholic District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland...

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Durham Region Real Estate Market Report - November 2025

Durham Region Real Estate Monthly Market Update - November 2025

Last updated December 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Durham Region Real Estate Market Report - monthly

The Durham Region real estate market is balanced as we reach the end of November 2025.

Mortgage Rates and Market Dynamics:

  • Lower Mortgage Rates: Lower mortgage rates have increased buyer confidence and...

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Santa Claus Parades in Durham Region 2025

If your family is looking to see Santa early this year, there are lots of chances to catch a glimpse of him in the coming weeks. This Durham Region Santa Claus Parade schedule for 2025 is ready to help you plan ahead for your local event. Scroll down for Northumberland, Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes parades.

My sidekick Taco is ready to help if Santa’s...

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