Commuting
GO Transit's Lakeshore East line serves Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa, and Highways 401 and 407 cross the region. Test your real commute before you decide.
Areas I serve
Durham Region real estate, with clear advice.
Houses, townhomes and condos in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and across Durham. I help you compare areas, run the numbers and make a confident offer.
What to know about buying in Durham
Land transfer tax
Properties outside Toronto pay Ontario land transfer tax only, with no Toronto municipal tax. The calculator shows the difference for your price.
Freehold or condo
A freehold home has no condo fee, but some townhomes pay common element or POTL fees. Always check what a fee covers before you offer.
Space and budget
Buyers often compare Durham with Toronto when they want more space. I run the monthly numbers on both so you can decide with the full picture.
Selling or leasing in Durham
Prices vary by street and by neighbourhood, so I price from recent comparable sales close to your home. Request a free home evaluation and you will hear back within 24 to 48 hours.
I serve Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington, plus Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock. You can see examples in my recent work, and I am happy to talk through where to look.
Common questions
Is land transfer tax lower in Durham than in Toronto?
Durham properties pay Ontario's land transfer tax only. Toronto adds a separate municipal tax. In the calculator, switch the Toronto question to No to see the difference at your price.
Which areas of Durham do you cover?
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington, plus Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock. Tell me where you are looking and I will help you narrow it down.
Do you help first-time buyers in Durham?
Yes. I explain the down payment, closing costs and monthly payments, and the calculator shows any first-time buyer rebate you may qualify for.
Let's talk about Durham Region
Tell me a little about what you need and I'll reply personally.