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Figuring Out Fences: What You Need to Know

Whether you want more privacy and security or to enhance the design of your backyard retreat, adding a fence can make a huge difference to [...]

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Different Types of Investment Properties and What to Consider

When it comes to investment properties, there’s a lot to take into consideration. Aside from the financial and tax responsibilities, finding an [...]

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

Back in 2004, there was limited internet presence and virtually no social media platforms. However, I recognized early on the potential of [...]

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Top 5 Mistakes Home Sellers Make in a Slowing Real Estate Market (and How to Avoid Them)

When the real estate market starts to cool down, homes don’t sell as quickly. Buyers become more cautious, listings stay active longer, and [...]

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

Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week (Fri July 25, 2025 - Fri August 1, 2025 )

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Yours, Mine, and Ours: Everything You Need to Know About Property Lines

The poet Robert Frost once famously said, “Good fences make good neighbours,” but this only holds true if that fence is in the right place. Most [...]

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Investors: How To Find Motivated Sellers

If you’re looking to buy an investment property and want a deal, you may be wondering how to find motivated sellers in real estate.  Focus [...]

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

We just wanted to thank you for representing us in the sale of our home in Ajax. Your friendly and professional attitude made what we expected [...]

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What Canada’s New Tax Relief Means For You

In an unexpected but welcome move, the Canadian government has rolled out a trio of game-changing tax relief measures designed to give your [...]

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

Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week (Fri July 18, 2025 - Fri July 25, 2025 )

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What Every Home Should Have in Case of a Power Outage

Power outages are rarely planned. When most things around you need electricity to function, going without power can wreak havoc on your [...]

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3 Secrets To Profitably Flipping Houses

Flipping houses can be one of the most exciting and lucrative strategies in real estate investing - but only if you know what you're doing [...]

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

When John and Margaret first contacted me, they were in the process of deciding exactly where they wanted to move to. Regardless, it [...]

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The Difference Between Being Pre-Qualified and Pre-Approved

Pre-qualification and pre-approval are common terms you’ll hear in the mortgage space. While both options can be a helpful first step toward [...]

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

Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week (Fri July 11, 2025 - Fri July 18, 2025 )

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What Lowball Offers Say About Your Listing And What You Should Do About Them

Receiving a lowball offer can feel like a punch to the gut. After all the effort you’ve put into listing your home—cleaning, staging, photography ...

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Gotchas To Look Out For When Making Real Estate Investments

When financing investment properties most investors make the same mistakes. With a wave of excitement, these new investors go out and [...]

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BASEMENT APARTMENT FOR RENT-SOUTH AJAX!

• Demand South Ajax! • Immaculate updated One Bedroom basement apartment! • Larger, Above-Grade Windows - lots of sunlight! [...]

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AWESOME 4-LEVEL SIDESPLIT ON QUIET, TREE-LINED STREET IN SOUTH AJAX!

• Huge pie-shaped lot with 65' frontage, 130' one side, 137' down otherside across back of property! • Backs on to green space! [...]

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DURHAM REGION SALES STATS JUNE 2025

Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington and Uxbridge MLS Stats for JUNE 2025 compared to the previous month (MAY 2025) and also [...]

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GUILDWOOD TERRACE YOUR NEW HOME AWAITS

• Melds the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in heart of Scarborough! • Two bedroom, two bathroom plus solarium corner unit! [...]

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

Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region and The GTA For The Upcoming Week (Fri July 4, 2025 - Fri July 11, 2025 )

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Installing an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger at Home: What to Keep in Mind

Since 2020, sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) have grown substantially in Canada, building from 3.8% of light duty vehicle sales at the start ...

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Is Buying a Home and Renting It Out a Good Investment?

Is buying a property and renting it out a good investment option? Well, a recent CIBC poll of Canadian homeowners found those who own a [...]

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Happy Canada Day 2025

Every year on July 1st, communities across Canada come alive with celebration, reflection, and national pride. Canada Day marks the anniversary[...]

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