WELCOME TO THE ABTEAM MAY BLOG MAY: THE MONTH OF HOPE FOR OUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET The first quarter of the 2025 housing market here in beautiful Durham Region can easily be summarized in this way: it has been a time of patience and managing expectations. Certainly for sellers and their agent representatives, that has been the lived reality. A trifecta of surprise events – terribly harsh weather, the unexpected trade war and a snap federal... [read more]

5 Reasons Selling Without an Agent is a Bad Idea: Do-it-yourself projects are in vogue these days. You can find advice online for everything from investing in crypto-currency to tearing down the living room wall. When considering the cost of moving, it’s natural to wonder if real estate commissions are one way to save money, but it would be a mistake. A good real estate agent might make it seem easy, but the fact is that selling your own home could actually cost you thousands of... [read more]

Durham Housing Market Off To Strong Start in 2022 DURHAM REGION, February 2, 2022 – The Durham Region housing market is off to a strong start in 2022 despite a bitter Canadian January. Continued lockdown restrictions hampered Open Houses and many other traditional industry selling resources but we are encouraged by our REALTORS® continued creativity when it comes to utilizing virtual and digital media platforms to showcase their clients properties. Durham Region Association of... [read more]