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Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week - FROM November 28th

•Christmas in the Village •Journey Into Enchantment •The Holly Trolley •Dallas Smith + His Band: One Night Only •A Storybook Christmas

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Buying a Home? Narrow Down Your Needs and Wants List

When you’re looking to buy a home—whether it’s your first, something larger, downsizing, or an investment property—you need to think about [...]

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Tax Free Savings Accounts: A Guide For Investors

A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is so much more than a savings account. In fact, a TFSA is more useful as an investment vehicle, letting you [...]

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What Our Clients Had to Say About Working With The Brian Kondo Real Estate Team | Justin

I had the privilege of helping Justin Dies and his cousin, Amanda Hutton, sell their grandfather’s condo townhome. This was not just a quick [...]

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The Art Of Downsizing Your Home

In a world where less can often mean more, downsizing your home can be a savvy financial move that can transform your life. Whether you’re [...]

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Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week - November 21

• THE BOWIE LIVES 2025 • Holiday In The Hills • One Of A Kind Christmas Show 2025

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Winter Ready Home: How a Humidifier Can Help You Get Through a Canadian Winter

As fall fades and the cold winter sets in, many Canadian homeowners begin the annual ritual of preparing their homes for Mr. Jack Frost’s arrival ...

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TFSA vs RRSP: Which Is The Right One For You?

When it comes to saving and investing, choosing between TFSA and RRSP is a common scenario for many Canadians. The truth is, both the [...]

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What Our Clients Had to Say About Working With The Brian Kondo Real Estate Team | Ruth & Peter

I wanted to thank you for outstanding advice and service in the sale of my condo recently. I decided to go with you because I was impressed [...]

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How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off By A Contractor

You undoubtedly know someone who has experienced a home renovation horror story: botched repairs by unskilled tradespeople, contractors [...]

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Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week - November 14

• The Distillery Winter Village • Pickering Santa Claus Parade • Oshawa - Santa's Parade of Lights

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The Last Cut of 2025? Bank of Canada Reduces Policy Interest Rate to 2.25%

The Bank of Canada dropped its policy interest rate from 2.5% to 2.25% on Wednesday, making it the second 25-point cut in a row, however [...]

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Don’t Buy Or Sell In Canada Until You Read This

Canada’s tax landscape has seen many changes over the decades, and the capital gains tax in Canada real estate is one of the most significant [...]

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DURHAM REGION SALES STATS: OCTOBER 2025

DURHAM REGION MLS Stats for October 2025 compared to the previous month (September 2025) and also compared to the previous year (October 2024).

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How Long Does Mortgage Approval Take After Pre-Approval?

If you’re planning to buy a home in Canada, you’ve probably heard about mortgage pre-approval. Being pre-approved for a mortgage [...]

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Your GTA + Durham Region Event Guide

Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week ( Fri November 7, 2025 - Fri November 14, 2025)

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121 Emperor Street, Ajax

• Great opportunity for investors, handymen and first-time buyers having a difficult time finding a well-priced home in this market! • Apartment was ...

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Get Your Home Ready to Sell This Fall

This fall could shape up to be a fantastic time to enter the real estate market, whether you’re a buyer or a seller. The latest data from the [...]

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Best Investment Account: Registered vs Non-Registered Accounts

Unlocking the potential of your investment account is like optimizing which type of soil to grow your seeds for a secure financial future. [...]

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What Our Clients Had to Say About Working With The Brian Kondo Real Estate Team | Trifon & Teresa

The experience of searching for a home and selling our condominium was at first a very tedious experience. After consulting with as many as [...]

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Fall Homebuying: Exploring Your Neighbourhood With Man’s Best Friend

Fall has arrived and the new season signals a fresh start for new homeowners. The spring home hunt was a whirlwind, followed by a busy [...]

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