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Durham Region Real Estate Market Report DAILY

Durham Region Real Estate Daily Market Update

Last updated April 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Stats will be updated as more transactions are reported for March.

The Durham Region real estate market is favouring sellers overall as we reach the end of March 2026. Sales volume and inventory are rising, with increased buyer competition at some price points and locations....

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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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Ontario New Home HST Rebate

The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the HST new housing rebate program as part of the 2026 provincial budget.

Eligible buyers of new construction homes will be able to secure a rebate of up to $130,000 under the program from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Now, the program applies to all buyers of new construction residential homes for...

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Durham Region Real Estate Market Report February 2026

Durham Region Real Estate Monthly Market Update

Last updated March 5, 2026, 10:15 a.m.

The Durham Region real estate market is balanced as we reach the end of February 2026. Sales volume and inventory have begun to pick up, with increased buyer competition at some price points and locations. Figures will be updated as more transactions are reported.

Mortgage...

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Ontario Property Taxes by City 2025

Last update February 27, 2026
477 locations updated with 2025 rates to date
97.75% of Ontario updated with 2025 rates

Ontario Property Tax Rates by City 2026

Property tax rates for 2026 are coming in the near future, and they will be updated here when they are published by Ontario municipalities.

This article explores Ontario property tax rates for over...

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Durham Region Real Estate Market Report - January 2026

Durham Region Real Estate Monthly Market Update

Last updated February 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

The Durham Region real estate market is balanced as we reach the end of January 2026. The seasonal drop in sales volume and inventory has limited activity to more serious buyers and has also reduced listing competition for sellers in many locations.

Mortgage Rates and...

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