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Durham Region Real Estate Market Report DAILY

Durham Region Real Estate Daily Market Update

Last updated February 19, 2026, 8:35 a.m.

The Durham Region real estate market is balanced as we reach the middle of February 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.

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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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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 Real Estate Market Report - December 2025

Durham Region Real Estate Monthly Market Update

Last updated January 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

The Durham Region real estate market remains balanced as we finish the month of December 2025. The drop in sales volume and inventory has limited activity to more serious buyers, and has limited listing competition for sellers in many locations.

Mortgage Rates and Market...

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Durham Region Elementary School Rankings 2026

New school ratings and rankings have been released in January 2026! The interactive table and map are further down the page.

The Durham District School Board administers most public schools in Durham Region. The ones in Clarington are under the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Catholic schools are under the Durham Catholic District School Board...

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Luxury Real Estate in Durham Region to Get a Boost with Toronto Land Transfer Tax Increase for 2026

Luxury home buyers have more incentive to stay away from Toronto and look to Durham Region. The City of Toronto is at it again, with another jump in their Municipal Land Transfer Tax, which was voted into effect by council on December 17, 2025 and is effective on sales starting on April 1, 2026.

The following table outlines the new rates for residential...

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