Durham Region Real Estate Market Update: September 2026
Durham Region averaged $829,382 in September 2026 as sales remained slow and inventory stayed high. Here is what the preliminary market snapshot means for buyers and sellers.
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Clarington Tax Sale: What Buyers Should Know About Five Newcastle Condo Units
Clarington is accepting tenders for five condominium units at 21 Brookhouse Drive in Newcastle. The ownership restriction and added costs matter more than the headline assessment values.
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Mondria 1 Receivership: Four Lessons for Condo Buyers and Lenders
The Courtice condo receivership shows how construction costs, lender exposure and insurance timing can collide on an unfinished project.
Read more ↗Court-Appointed Receiver vs Power of Sale vs Foreclosure: What’s the Difference?
Court-Appointed Receiver vs Power of Sale vs Foreclosure: What’s the Difference? I was recently asked is a court-appointed receiver is not the same as a power of sale or…
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Understanding the Mortgage Approval Process: From Application to FUNDING
Understanding the Mortgage Approval Process: From Application to Funding A Complete Guide for Ontario Home Buyers Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most Canadians…
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The Shadow Bank Collapse
The 'Big Six' banks aren't your biggest threat in 2026. It's the Shadow Banks. I’ve managed brokerages for Remax and Right At Home, and I’ve never seen private…
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The Debt Life Sentence
Don't hand the keys to the bank. Since 1977, I’ve warned people: Ontario is a Full Recourse province. If the bank sells your home for a loss, they…
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The Tenant Trap
I’ve spent 5 years renovating and selling properties, but this is the hardest part: Seeing a family evicted from a rental they paid for on time. In Ontario,…
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The Comparable Death Spiral
Your neighbor’s house just sold under Power of Sale. You think it doesn't affect you? Think again. As a Brokerage Owner for 7 years, I’ve watched equity evaporate…
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The 35-Day Clock Is Already Ticking
I was a Bank Manager at Canada Permanent Trust in ’81. I’ve signed the notices you're receiving. When that 35-day 'Notice of Sale' hits your door, the bank…
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