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Durham Re-Sale Market On Track to See Positive Year-End Sales Figures
DURHAM REGION – REALTORS® in Durham Region reported 967 sales for the month of July, 155 fewer sales than the 1,122 sales in June. “As expected, the region had fewer […]
Continue readingWhitby building permit sales fall
Building permit sales were down in the town of Whitby last month. The town sold 69 permits, which was well below the 143 sold in July of 2011. Total construction […]
Continue readingApproval given for ethanol plant to be built at the Oshawa Harbour
After years of wrangling, approval has been given for the construction of an ethanol plant at the Oshawa Harbour. According to the Oshawa Port authority, construction on the $200-million facility […]
Continue readingOfficials discuss gaming possibilities in Whitby
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is hoping council will be in agreement that the town should host an OLG gaming facility. The chamber is lobbying the idea to council, and […]
Continue readingOshawa fire officials update by-laws
The City of Oshawa has updated two fire services by-laws. The first deals with the placing of carbon monoxide detectors. Landlords and homeowners are required to ensure their residence has […]
Continue readingDurham Region Homes Stand Out When Comparing Affordability
DURHAM REGION, July 6, 2012 – The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® reported 1,122 sales for the month of June, a 10% decrease from 1248 in May. The month’s sales […]
Continue readingPhase three of Whitby campus expansion plan kicks off
Work is underway at Durham College in Whitby. Phase three of the Whitby Campus expansion is an $18 million centre for food expected to open in the fall of 2013. […]
Continue readingOntario Caps Rent Increase Guideline
McGuinty Government Stabilizing Rent Increase Guideline To Protect Tenants The passage of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act will cap the maximum amount most landlords can increase a sitting tenant’s rent […]
Continue readingRe-Sale Market is Healthy and Balanced in Durham Region
DURHAM REGION, June 7, 2012 – Durham Region REALTORS® reported 1,248 sales for the month of May, an increase of 3% from April bringing the year-to-date sales to 4,968. “With […]
Continue readingPickering development decision heading to Ontario Municipal Board
PICKERING — Emery Homes is taking its plan for a Pickering development to the Ontario Municipal Board after council voted not to endorse the project. Patricia Foran, a lawyer with […]
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