dianna mandzuk: No Shortage of Buyers in May - Durham Region Market Stats
- 06/27/16 06:00 AM
DURHAM REGION, June 6, 2016 - Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported 1,445 residential transactions in May 2016. This represents an increase of 8.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. “There is no shortage of Buyers in the Durham Region market today,” stated O’Donohue. In contrast, there were 1,790 new listings in May 2016 compared to 1,851 May 2015; a 3.4 per cent decrease. “Home prices have shown strong year-over-year increases in the Durham Region,” added O’Donohue. The average selling price in Durham reached $531,051 last month. In comparison, the average selling price was $449,837 … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: APRIL 2016 Market Stats for Durham Region
- 05/29/16 04:54 AM
Faster Sales in Durham This Spring DURHAM REGION, May 11, 2016 – Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported 1,322 residential transactions in April 2016. This represents an increase of 0.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. “Continued high demand has produced healthy price growth within Durham Region,” stated O’Donohue. There were 1,603 new listings in April 2016 compared to 1,816 April 2015; an 11.7 per cent decrease. “Average prices are continuing to rise to record levels, which in effect is encouraging competition between Buyers,” added O’Donohue. The average selling price in Durham reached $520,199 last … (1 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Durham Region is Going Places - 2016 REMax Spring Market Trends Report
- 04/21/16 03:49 AM
RE/Max Ontario Atlantic recently released its 2016 Spring Market Trends report and it's certainly eye-opening. There are some staggering numbers out west with Greater Vancouver posting numbers like 24% growth rate and an average residential sale price of more than $1.2 million dollars. Competition among Buyers has discouraged sellers from listing their properties, thus reducing inventory. While sellers know that their homes would likely sell quickly, they are reluctant to become buyers themselves and enter the highly competitive buyers' market. Also, some potential sellers are hesitant to list their homes believing that home prices could continue to appreciate further. However, not all … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Strong Seller's Market Continues for Durham Region in March
- 04/15/16 05:03 AM
Seller's Market Continues into March DURHAM REGION, April 11, 2016 – Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported 1,166 residential transactions in March 2016. "Compared to March of 2015, we have seen a 7 per cent increase in the number of sales," reported O'Donohue. "To contrast, we have seen a 3 per cent decrease in the number of new listings." There were 1,474 residential homes listed in March 2016, compared to 1,527 in March 2015. The average selling price in March 2016 was $489,755, a 13.8 per cent increase from March 2015. "A decrease in inventory coupled with high demand … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: WELCOME TO OSHAWA, ONTARIO! A great place to live, work & play!
- 03/23/16 06:12 AM
Whether toted as the City that motivates or amazes you, Oshawa is worth taking note of! The City of Oshawa is situated at the eastern end of the GTA and the Golden Horseshoe along the northern shore of Lake Ontario approximately 60 km east of downtown Toronto, bordered by Clarington (Courtice & Bowmanville) to the east, and Whitby/Brooklin to the west. Oshawa is the largest urban centre in the Regional Municipality of Durham. History Oshawa's roots are tied to transportation - not just the automobile, although that is certainly the most significant connection, but also in rail and marine transport. Originally named "Port Sydenham" in … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: February 2016 Durham Region Housing Stats
- 03/17/16 06:48 AM
Hot February Housing Market DURHAM REGION, March 3, 2016 –Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported 845 residential transactions in February 2016. “In comparison to February of 2015, we have seen a 16 per cent increase in the number of sales” reported O’Donohue. “In contrast, we have seen a 2 per cent decrease in the number of homes being listed”. There were 1,053 residential homes listed in February 2016, compared to 1,085 in February 2015. The average selling price in February 2016 was $490,081, a 16.5 per cent increase from February 2015. Homes are selling in an average … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Recap of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington's 19th Gala
- 02/25/16 01:49 AM
I'm so thrilled to not only be able to support this worth-while community organization as both a patron of their events but also as a major sponsor for the 19th annual gala, "Fire and Ice". Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, and specifically The Clarington Group offers such amazing opportunities in our communities of Durham Region, Clarington, Oshawa and Bowmanville. Congratulations to Community Living Oshawa/Clarington on another incredible event! I received the below email recap just a few minutes ago...
Dianna Mandzuk (right) at the 19th annual Community Living Oshawa/Clarington "Fire and Ice" gala to benefit The Clarington Group, February 20, 2016.
Hi everyone, On February 20, 2016 … (1 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Strong Start to 2016 for the Durham Region Real Estate Market
- 02/15/16 05:19 AM
Strong Start to 2016 for Durham Region Home Sales DURHAM REGION, February 4, 2016 –Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported 508 residential transactions in January 2016. “We are right on par with the number of sales in January 2015, however, the number of listings has decreased substantially”, reported O’Donohue. There were 788 new listings that entered the market in January 2016 compared to 884 in January 2015. The average selling price in January 2016 was $446,117, a 9.2 per cent increase from January 2015. “The decrease in the number of listings entering the market has created upwards … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: 8 Key Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Home
- 01/14/16 02:19 AM
Despite the recent announcement by RBC that they are raising their mortgage rates, the change is minimal and we are still enjoying historically low lending rates, making home ownership a possibility for more and more Durham Region residents. Durham Region Association of REALTOR's (DRAR) President, Sandra O'Donohue reported a record number of sales in Durham Region in 2015. There were 11,848 residential sales in 2015, a 9.3 per cent increase over 2014. The average selling price for Durham Region rose to $442,082 which represents a 12.9 per cent increase over 2014's average of $391,692. Home ownership is a key part of many individuals' long-term financial plans, and can … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: 2015 Record Year For Durham Region Home Sales
- 01/12/16 01:45 AM
What a great year 2015 turned out to be for Durham Region home sellers! Buyer's, however, struggled with low inventory as we experienced a Seller's Market. Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported a record number of sales in 2015. “There were 11,848 residential transactions in 2015, 9.3 per cent higher than the number of sales in 2014”. This result includes 548 sales that took place in December 2015. “The number of new listings was only up 3 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014 as a whole”, reported O’Donohue. “The high number of sales compared to a lower … (0 comments)
On February 15, 2016, the minimum downpayment rules for homes worth more than $500,000 are changing in Canada. The change is straightforward: for any portion of the house price over $500,000, buyers will need to provide 10% downpayment for an insured mortgage. The minimum downpayment for the first $500,000 will remain unchanged at 5%. How much difference could it make for your home purchase? Here’s an example: Right now, you could get a mortgage for a $750,000 home with a downpayment of $37,500: a simple 5% … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: CHRISTMAS TREE PRESERVATION RECIPE
- 12/03/14 12:11 AM
Courtesy of Carson Arthur You've found the perfect Christmas Tree to adorn your home for the holidays. You brought it home strapped to the roof of the family's trusty grocery-getter. Now you're ready to bring it inside and get it ready for decorating! But you want to ensure that it's going to last you through the whole holiday season. This is where preparation can really pay off. 1. I know this will be hard, but try to wait until about two weeks before Christmas to bring the tree inside the house for decorating. You’re surely eager to get the tree … (4 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Protecting your privacy while your home is for sale
- 08/07/14 01:11 AM
Are you thinking of selling your Oshawa home? One of the many things you need to consider as part of the home selling process is the security of your personal identity and belongings while your home is open for viewings by prospective Buyers. Dianna Mandzuk and her Team will walk you through the process and offer suggestions when they list your proprety, but here is a handy article to help you get a head start on the process. Numerous people are going to be coming through your home while it's on the market. If you are living in the home while it is for sale, your … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: JUST LISTED - 1266 Trulls Rd. S., Courtice $7,340,750
- 07/24/14 05:17 AM
Please visit www.dmandzuk.ca/7048.htm for additional info, photos, video & map! 58.726 acres zoned agricultural and designated in the Clarington Official Plan as general industrial which permits both M1 and M2 uses. Property fronts on Canadian Pacific Railway with 1325' of rail frontage. Asking price is based on $125,000 per acre. … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: April Dianna Mandzuk Team Newsletter - What is Pinterest & more!
- 04/30/13 05:05 AM
The April 2013 edition of the Dianna Mandzuk Team newsletter is now available! Loaded with fantastic information for home owners, home sellers and home buyers...including the latest Durham Region market stats. Durham Region Market watch - Sales are up 26% over February 2013 but overall for the first quarter are down 15% from 2012. Read more... Raised Planter Gardens - Gardening in raised beds is one of the best ways to grow productive and healthy plants. Read more... Pinterest Just What the Heck Is It? Not all that long ago, sending a "tweet" via "Twitter" sounded, well, absurd. Now tweets … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Ask Your Realtor - Can I use my RRSP's to buy a home?
- 04/27/13 03:47 AM
The short answer to this question is "maybe". Whether or not you qualify to use your RRSP's towards the purchase of a home is dependant on a couple of factors. The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) was designed to let FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS withdraw up to $25,000 from a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to buy a principal residence. This withdrawl is not taxed and must be paid back to your RRSP in 15 years. After an initial grace period of the year in which the withdrawl was made (plus one more full calendar year), you are required to pay back the … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Interviewing your Realtor - What is your average list to sell ratio?
- 03/28/13 06:53 AM
More Questions to Ask Your Realtor Smart customers interview Real Estate Agents before deciding who they want representing their interests in their real estate transaction, be it buying or selling a home or investment property. Just as you are sizing up the Realtor, be aware that the Agent will be interviewing you, too. Be wary of Agents who don’t ask you questions and probe you for your motivation for moving. Just as you wouldn’t want to work with just any Realtor off the street, a good Agent is also selective about their clients. Continuing on with a theme I started … (0 comments)
dianna mandzuk: March Dianna Mandzuk Team Newsletter - Ont Healthy Homes & more!
- 03/20/13 06:48 AM
The March 2013 edition of the Dianna Mandzuk Team newsletter is now available! Chock-full of fabulous information for home owners, home sellers and home buyers...including the latest market stats for Durham Region. Durham Region Market Watch - Sales are up 47% from January 2013, but down from February 2012 by 11% and the average price of a home in Durham Region is on the rise. Read more... Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit - The Healthy Home Renovation Tax Credit is a permanent personal income tax refund for seniors and the family members qho live with them. Those who qualify can claim … (3 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Interviewing your Realtor-How long have you been a full-time Realtor?
- 03/18/13 09:50 AM
Smart customers intervew Real Estate Agents before deciding who they want representing them in their real estate transaction, be it buying or selling a home or investment property. Just as you are sizing up your Realtor, be aware that the Agent will be interviewing you, too. Be wary of Agents who don't ask you questions and probe you for your motivation for moving. Just as you wouldn't want to work with just any Agent off the street, a good Agent is also selective about their clients. So what questions should you be asking your prospective Realtor? Firstly, it's important to find … (2 comments)
dianna mandzuk: Ask Your Realtor - What is Fair Market Value and how is it calculated?
- 03/14/13 10:22 AM
What is "Fair Market Value" and how is it determined? When selling your home, you’re bound to hear some terms and phrases that are unfamiliar to you. One of these is “Fair Market Value”. Well, just what is Fair Market Value? The technical definition is “the highest price in terms of money which a property will bring to a willing Seller if exposed for sale on the open market allowing time to find a willing Buyer, buying with the knowledge of all the uses to which it is adapted and for which it is legally capable of being used, and with … (1 comments)
Buying or Selling in the Durham Region or surrounding areas? If you are looking to buy or sell in Ajax, Pickering, Claremont, Uxbridge, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Clarington, Newcastle, Orono, Kendal, Hampton, Enfield, Enniskillen, Pontypool, Bethany, Cavan, Millbrook, or surrounding areas, contact one of the top Sales Representatives in the area with more than 29 years successful experience selling Real Estate! Work with Dianna Mandzuk...The Results Will Move You!
DURHAM REGION, June 6, 2016 - Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Sandra O’Donohue reported 1,445 residential transactions in May 2016. This represents an increase of 8.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. “There is no shortage of Buyers in the Durham Region market today,” stated O’Donohue. In contrast, there were 1,790 new listings in May 2016 compared to 1,851 May 2015; a 3.4 per cent decrease.
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