Durham Region - In 2012, real estate in Durham Region proved to be a good investment with an average price increase of 7.37% across the region.  Whitby (including Brooklin) enjoyed the largest growth with an 8.50% increase in home price from 2011.

In total, 10,521 homes were sold in all of Durham region which includes:  Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, and Whitby.  In 2011 there were 9,799 homes sold; an increase of 7.37% in volume.
The average price in Durham region now stands at $336,968.11, up from the average price of $317,272.73 in 2011.
Another record was set in Durham region in 2012; the value of all real estate transactions.  Over $3.5 billion in real estate value was traded in 2012, surpassing the previous record of $3.1 billion the year previous.
Low interest rates and a strong economy are accredited for much of the success the real estate industry has enjoyed in recent history.

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Durham Region Average Real Estate Prices

Statistics provided by:  Toronto Real Estate Board
Statistics interpreted by:  Stephen Young, Realtor, Keller Williams Energy, Brokerage

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