To talk about discount brokers is to say there are standard-fee brokers, and nobody will own up to that statement. Why? Because all real estate commissions are negotiable by law. However, many real estate brokerages, hoping to capitalize on the growing realization among consumers that real estate commissions are negotiable, have created market niches for themselves that promise to save sellers money and rebate commission to... [read more]

Hi my name is Matt Phillips and I have been a lifelong resident of Durham Region for over 40 years now.  I know this area and can provide you with in depth knowledge about communities and amenities within the Durham Region.  I have been selling residential real estate for over 18 years and have watched Durham Region grow and expand at exponentially.  Oshawa is the largest City within the GTA and the north end continues to grow at a fast rate with farmers fields now developed and... [read more]

October has signaled that the Oshawa real estate market is poised for a solid finish to 2019.  I will include some important trends to help understand and possibly even predict where the fall market is headed leading into 2020.  If you have any questions about these Oshawa Real Estate stats please don't hesitate to contact me. Days On Market With interest rates at all time lows, during the month of October, Oshawa real estate sells on average... [read more]

Happy Friday everyone.  I just wanted to touch base on the listing services i offer.  Showing exactly what I provide when you list your home with me and showing how  our-team-advantage will not only get you more money for your home but save you thousands with our low commission rate.  The following chart shows my services vs the traditional realtors services.  You'll see I actually provide more service, not less.  You just pay a lower... [read more]

  Is Sellling My Home A Good Idea In The Winter? As November winds down in this final week, the market continues to chug along nicely!  I have been asked by multiple clients if selling a home in the winter is a good idea?  My response was yes.  Maybe not every winter but this winter the Durham Region Real Estate Market is showing low inventory levels and homes continue to sell.  This week alone we saw 25 more homes sell vs the prior week.  Below is 5 reasons... [read more]