Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President reported 822 residential transactions in August 2017, a 9.75% increase over the previous month.

August also saw a 16.2% increase in the number of new listings in Durham (1,497), compared to the 1,288 new listings reported in August 2016.

“We continue to experience a healthy balanced market,” said DRAR president. “The average house price in August in Durham is $587,172, which is down 16.5% from the highs reached in April, but slightly higher (3%) than the previous month of $569,748 and an 8.3% increase over the same period last year.

“Home ownership continues to be a good investment,” said DRAR President. “It remains the only investment that you can live in, raise your family and make memories, while ensuring a nice return over time.” He added, “Durham Region continues to be a great place to buy, offering some of the best real estate value in the GTA.”

If you are looking at buying or selling real estate in Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, or any area in Durham Region, contact Team Bryant. We look forward to helping with all of your real estate needs.