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8 Friday, July 28, 2023brooklintowncrier.com Direct: 905 655 7236 Office: 905 239 4800 Eleanor KingEleanor King B. N. B. N. RealtorRealtor Maurice KingMaurice King B.E.D.S., B.Arch.B.E.D.S., B.Arch. RealtorRealtor What others are saying... "Trusted advisor!" | "Customer Focused!" | "Local Expert!" | "Professional!" | "Knowledgeable!" "Hard Working!" | "Accessible!" | "Dependable!" | "Patient!" | "Reliable!" "Well Prepared!" | "Honest!" | "Strong Negotiator!" "Superb Service!" Want to know what's happening in the market? Want to Know the Value of your House? Call Us Now! 905.655.7236 There is no cost or obligation! Your Trusted Source to Buy, Sell or Invest! 905.655.7236 view 1000's of Homes for sale at KingHomeTeam.com or KingOfBrooklin.com MARKETING YOUR HOME FOR ALL IT IS WORTH! Why Didn't My House Sell?Go to KingHomeTeam.com/blog for answers.It's a great time to Buy!Homes are on Sale! SOLD Over Asking New Construction Coming Soon! **Photo similar to house being built Not intended to solicit those under contract. Homebuyers Remain Determined Despite recent interest rate increases, homebuyers remain determined, underscoring the importance of homeownership. If you're among those homebuyers, you may be adjusting your expectations by widening your geographical search parameters or planning to purchase a property that's smaller and/or more affordable. The King Home Team: Royal Heritage Realty is committed to helping you achieve your homeownership dreams. The Durham Region Association of Realtors (DRAR) reported 898 sales in June. Though that represents a 16 percent decrease from May, it's testament to the resilience of Durham's real estate market. At the same time, the number of new listings hit 1,860. That's a 13 percent increase over the previous month. But buyers and sellers shouldn't be alarmed by the market slowdown. "It's not uncommon to see a lull in the market following an interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada," DRAR President Meredith Kennedy assures. "Buyers and sellers have had to adjust to the ever-changing market and adapt to the current rates." The average price in Durham in June reached $999,787, which includes all home types, including detached, semi-detached, townhouse and condo apartment. Here's how that breaks down by municipality: Ajax ($1,033,861), Brock ($766,616), Clarington ($936,572), Oshawa ($854,822), Pickering ($1,128,559), Scugog ($996,633), Uxbridge ($1,334,329) and Whitby ($1,097,422). The aggregate price of a home in Canada decreased by 0.7 percent year- over-year to $809,200 in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey. That suggests the real estate market is close to the point where it will have recovered fully from 2022's post-pandemic market correction. (Aggregate prices are calculated using a weighted average of the median values of all housing types collected, including both resale and new build.) Nearly 100,000 homes were built in the province in 2022, but forecasts show the number of housing starts in the next few years is struggling to crack 80,000 annually. The provincial government recently extended 'strong mayor' powers to Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby, which are among the largest and fastest- growing communities in Ontario. The move is designed to help fast-track the province's goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031. The King Home Team is buoyed by new home construction taking place around Durham Region but knows much more is needed to meet demand. The provincial government has set housing targets for several municipalities by 2031. It's targeting 13,000 units in Pickering, 17,000 in Ajax, 18,000 in Whitby, 23,000 in Oshawa and 13,000 in Clarington. Meanwhile, Durham is making international headlines after being named one of the top seven global Intelligent Communities of 2022 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) alongside cities from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Taiwan and Vietnam. Among other things, Durham offers a strong network of digital support for small businesses and entrepreneurs - more great reasons to consider making the Region your home! Search 1000's of Homes. Find SOLD details in your neighbourhood at search.Look4DurhamHomes.com New Construction Coming Soon! Thinking of Making a Move? Call us for similar results! 905.409.6730 FOR SALE Fernway Model with Pool My daughter is now 14. Although she became a teen last birthday, that year feels like it was more 'Coming Attractions' at the movies, a preview of how my life was about to change. Her heading into high school means I will also need to make changes in my own expectations. For one, I seem to have suddenly become less of a participant in her life and more of a spectator. I used to attend her sports practices. Now she says it's fine if I just drop her and go. I liked watching her train, but I now also like the time to run errands. In fact, I've become her personal Uber service. She makes plans with friends and it falls on another parent or me to chauffeur them here and there. And, like Uber, I'm expected to drop them off but be ready for the text when it's time to pick them up. Another change: she and her friends have inside jokes I don't understand. Sometimes they share the humour with me but mostly I'm left with a pasted smile wondering what I'm missing. The nice thing is, if I ask, they fill me in. The way she dresses has changed. Last year, she wore mostly sporty clothes. This year, there are new pieces that are more grown-up, some of which Dad isn't happy about. I'm more understanding but have had to have conversations about the time and place for certain outfits. The new found independence is the hardest change for me to grasp. She wants to do more on her own, to go places that used to off limits and to determine her own schedule. While the leash has been loosened a little, her expanded travel boundaries must be with a buddy. We let her plan out her busy summer that's included cottage trips, volunteering, coaching, summer camps, high school prep courses, soccer, hockey and hanging with friends. And to think I figured she'd be on her phone all summer. One change I didn't anticipate was her need to access money. She's been getting an allowance since age four. But I recently gave her limited access to her bank account. Her allowance is a direct deposit and she uses her phone to access online banking. She's learning quickly where her money goes. What has stayed the same from age 13? The mood swings, giggles, sleepovers with besties, big hugs and her love of Taylor Swift. Our mom and daughter movie and junk food nights are a little more rare now but we both still love them. While I am carefully navigating life with a future high schooler, I'm happy to see her finding her way, even if I'm now a little more on the sidelines. Brooklin Family Matters: by Leanne Brown From Participant To Spectator Bring a lawn chair and settle in for some music in downtown Brooklin. August 3rd - Los Variants Los Variants is a global music band that offers listeners a musical trip around the world. They feature musicians with diverse backgrounds who bring part of their culture to the performance. Reggae, Latin and middle eastern international groove can be heard at each performance. August 10th - Just Us Jazz Band A professional jazz band playing jazz standards. Relaxing music perfect for a summer night. August 17th - Cameron Tania Known as Toronto's "Plus Size Pop Princess," Cameron Tania fearlessly embraces her love for musical theatre and emphasizes elements of contemporary blues and acoustic folk- pop production in her songwriting. Cameron's authentic storytelling, bitter lyrical honesty, and soothing vocals create a deeply emotional and safe auditory space for her fans. Music in the Park Grass Park, 41 Baldwin St