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5 Ways To Create More Shade In Your Backyard

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, lounging with a book, or simply enjoying  the outdoors, having ample shade in your backyard [...]

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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 March 28, 2025. - Fri April 4, 2025)

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Oh, Baby! What You Should Always Baby-Proof at Home

Bringing a baby home is a magical moment and, once that baby is placed in your arms, there’s an undeniable urge to keep them as safe as [...]

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AWESOME ONE-OF-A-KIND 5 BEDROOM HOME WITH SALTWATER POOL!

• Hundreds of thousands in upgrades & reno’s with the finest finishes! [...]

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Is Multigenerational Housing On The Rise?

Housing is changing. We see it all the time in one form or another. Houses have gotten smaller. Yards have shrunk. We’re building up instead of [...]

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

I’ve been involved in sports my whole life and it started from a very young age.  I’m not sure how my parents afforded it, but they never said [...]

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5 Essential Home Repairs That Buyers Will Notice

On last Monday’s blog post, I shared 5 things homeowners can do to create a great first  impression to potential buyers. Continuing that thread [...]

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AWESOME 5 BEDROOM AJAX HOME FOR SALE!

• Hundreds of thousands in upgrades & reno’s with the finest finishes! [...]

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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 March 21, 2025. - Fri March 28, 2025)

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Down and Dirty: Cleaning Your Bathroom

Cleaning the bathroom. Someone has to do it, but no one wants to do it. It might be hard to work up the excitement to scrub the shower walls [...]

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LUXURY 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN “UNIVERSAL CITY CONDOS” FOR RENT!

• Rarely-found 3 bedroom condo plus 2 bathrooms! • 1026 square feet! • Corner unit with huge wrap-around balcony! • Spectacular southeast [...]

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Buying a Rental Property with Tenants

When we think about buying and selling real estate, it’s easy to overlook that, in many cases, the property being sold is a rental property that [...]

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AWESOME 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM BUNGALOW FOR SALE!

• $$$ Spent in renovations over the past  year, both inside and out! • New Vinyl siding garage door! • Newer laminate flooring, [...]

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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 March 14, 2025. - Fri March 21, 2025)

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An Interior Designer Shares 5 Ways to Refresh Your Home in 2025

New interior design trends sweep in every year, but not everyone can re-furnish or re-paint an entire home just to keep up. However, making [...]

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8 Things to Think About Before Running a Short-Term Rental

Ever stayed in an Airbnb or VRBO property and thought “I could totally do this?” You’re not alone. Short-term rentals have exploded in popularity ...

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Bank of Canada Reduced Policy Rate to 2.75% - Should You Buy a Home Now?

The Bank of Canada lowered its policy interest rate to 2.75%, which can have significant implications for borrowers and those considering buying [...]

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DURHAM REGION SALES STATS FEBRUARY 2025

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

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DIY Upcycling Projects: Transforming Old Furniture Into Statement Pieces

Adding a new decor item or piece of furniture to your home is a great feeling, but it can  be expensive! Upcycle and transform what you already [...]

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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 March 7, 2025. - Fri March 14, 2025)

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Here are the Top Paint Colours for 2025

Whether you’re looking to create a calming sanctuary or add a touch of drama, you’ll find something to like in the 2025 colours of the year [...]

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How To Deal With Tenants, Make Quick Decisions And Be Happy

Sometimes, you won’t notice these opportunities until you’re knee-deep in them, and that’s okay!  A big part of learning how to deal with tenants ...

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

Has anyone seen a phone book recently?  You know, the one that was delivered to your door once per year.  At the front of the book was the [...]

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Maximizing Greenery: Indoor Gardening Tips For Small Spaces

Adding greenery and life to your home through indoor gardening is a terrific idea, but  what if you live in a small place, such as an apartment [...]

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