Durham Region Real Estate Blog

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...

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...

Here are the top 20 communities in Durham Region ranked by sale price over list price. Figures above 100% represent places that sell for more than list price, on average, sometimes called overbidding.

Durham Region Worst Performing Communities

For contrast, here is a table showing the bottom performing communities in Durham Region. Again, they are ranked...

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...

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...