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LAWRENCE MARKET BROOKLIN BUNGALOW PICKERING GEM W/ INGROUND POOL SOLD SOLD SOLD 5 BED 4 BATH RAVINE + POOL 4 BED 3 BATH UNIONVILLE W/HOT TUB 2 BED 3 BATH STACKED TOWN COMING SOON SOLD - $162,000 OVER ASKING COMING SOON 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! 'No Shortage of Small-Town Charm in Durham' It's the "perfect mix of suburban and rural" and "an excellent place for those seeking a home close to green space and the waterfront." That's how MoneySense describes Durham Region in its annual Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada report.* There are lots of great reasons why the digital magazine and financial media website is watching Durham, including robust employment opportunities and relatively affordable housing. For starters, Durham is home to many companies across the energy, environmental and engineering sectors that together employ more than 10,000 people. The region also boasts thriving film, agricultural, technology and automotive industries, and Durham College and Ontario Tech University (formerly The University of Ontario Institute of Technology) have resulted in a growing student population. Durham is also a "great option" for those commuting to Toronto, with easy highway access and ample public transit, including GO Transit. Those who enjoy being close to nature have access to national parks and more than 900 kilometres of waterfront. "In other words, there's no shortage of small-town charm and rural beauty in Durham Region," MoneySense says. On the real estate front, Durham's housing market has seen "remarkable growth" in the last year. Like other parts of the country, recent increases in prices were driven by factors that include low housing inventory, historically low interest rates and work- from-home measures that enticed many employees to move further from the big cities. As MoneySense notes, the market is beginning to balance. In fact, it's already more balanced than it was in March 2021 and with rising interest rates and the movement of people back to full-time office work, rapid price increases are more likely to slow, it predicts. (The Bank of Canada's next scheduled interest rate hike announcement is set for July 13.) MoneySense teamed up with Zoocasa, a full-service tech brokerage, to rank the best neighbourhoods in which to buy today. Zoocasa examined local real estate data and trends to uncover the neighourhoods that offer the great value and price-growth potential. The guide also includes a national ranking of cities and regions, as well as information on the top neighbourhoods in 12 other markets across Canada. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, May sales were down on a monthly and annual basis. Conversely, active listings at the end of May were up on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. The average price in all TRREB areas was $1.2 million. Here in Durham, the average price was $995,670. Please remember that real estate markets are cyclical and go up and down based on a variety of factors. While that can be confusing and perhaps even stressful for anyone preparing to enter the market, The King Home Team: Royal Heritage Realty has experience navigating every type of market. Whether you're planning to buy and/or sell, count on us to conduct the necessary market research and to put our experience to work for you so we can help you make smart real estate decisions. * Please visit our website at www.kinghometeam.com for a longer version of this article, which includes links to the MoneySense guide and more detailed information about average selling prices across Durham Region. For an update on the market and how it effects the value of your home when you sell! Call us at 905.409.6730 Eleanor and Maurice were more than real estate agents to me and Theresa. They were like the friends who would pitch in and help to do whatever was needed whenever it was needed to get our home ready for sale and be just a phone call (or visit) away to calm any worries we had. The result - we are overjoyed that our home was sold for well above the asking price and I think we have friends for life. Eleanor and Maurice are consummate professionals and always made us feel confident in the approach we were taking to make the most significant financial transaction in our lives. Thank you both so much for your valued support and expertise. - Jeff and Theresa. Thinking of making a Move? Call us 905.409.6730We have Buyers! FOR SALE ! 6 Bed / 6 Bath Premium Pie Shaped Lot! Landscaped front to Back! Main Floor Office. Sunken Parlor. Formal Dining Rm. Inviting Bright Family Rm. Overlooking Breakfast / Kitchen. W/I Pantry, Centre Island, Quartz Counters, Backsplash, Undercabinet Lighting. Garden Door to Patio & Large Fenced Yard. Large Primary Bedroom with sitting area and Updated Ensuite. Spacious Bright Loft with 4 pc bath ideal for Nanny suite or Teenager Retreat. R/I for kitchenette/wet bar. Living space extended to finished basement with large Rec. Rm, Wet Bar, Exercise, Music & office area. *Existing homes + new construction, closed and pending for 2020. ** Photo similar to house to be built. Not intended to solicit those under contract. View at KingHomeTeam.com NET ZERO HOME for sale New Build For Sale • 38 St. Augustine Dr.