Chris Butryn, Real Estate Broker
335 Bayly St. W. L1S 6M2 Ajax, ON, Canada

Nice to see Durham house prices have performed so well, especially compared to Peel, York and Toronto! It's such a great place to live, particularly for Millennials with growing families coming from downtown looking for a house with a yard and space to work from home. Here's where you can read the full TRREB Market Watch Report I mention in the video: https://trreb.ca/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw2101.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1HD91jzLDU #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #durhamregion #durhamregionrealestate #durhamregionrealestateagent #durhamregionrealestateprices

Know someone thinking about moving to Whitby? They may want to watch this! https://youtu.be/xBJenOZEhmk #whitby #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #whitbyshores #brooklin #downtownwhitby #whitbyrealestate #whitbyrealestateagent #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimehomebuyers

Durham house prices took off. Here's how much. https://youtu.be/cNajnv8Ea0E #firsttimehomebuyer #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #durhamregion

Here's the link to get my Whitby Neighbourhood Guide: https://chrisbutryn.royallepage.ca//65963984bc631df9e31549

This is how townhouse prices looked in December. Be prepared to have your socks knocked off starting tomorrow as I post the rates of price increase for these different areas! #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehousebuyer #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsthomebuyer #firsttimehomebuyers #firsthouse

Detached house prices in Durham Region are relatively affordable compared with Toronto, at least for now. Over the next couple of days, I'll be posting more charts that will knock your socks off showing the rates of price increase in these same areas year-over-year. Keep an eye out! #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsthomebuyer #firsttimehousebuyer #firsttimehomebuyers

This is sure to be a great event! Space is limited. Here's the sign up link: https://chrisbutryn.royallepage.ca//58cdb06241d8fe86892f09

Here in Durham Region, it was a seller's market overall last month for both luxury single family homes and attached properties, as you can see on pages 22 - 25 of the December Luxury Market Report. #durhamregionluxuryhomes #durhamluxuryhomes #durhamregionluxury #durhamregionrealestate #durhamregionrealestateagent https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_durham_luxury_market_repor

Sellers are back in control for the first time in years in the majority of North American luxury markets as you can read in the December ILHM report. In Toronto specifically, both single family homes and attached properties were in a seller's market overall last month. https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_luxury_market_report_dec_2

The "15-minute" neighbourhood. Great name, don't you think? Proximity to services is something I've always appreciated. I say life is just better when you live close to the things you need daily. People sometimes don't think of the suburbs as convenient that way, am I right? However, did you know here in the burbs of Durham just east of Toronto there are neighbourhoods that fit the "15-minute" description? Places where you can walk to shops, cafes, transit, parks, schools, athletic facilities, the local pub, nature trails... all from your house. Seriously. Ask me where they're hiding. https://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca//15minute-neighb #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyers #firsttimebuyers #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsttimehomeowner #torontorealestate #durhamrealestate

What a market! The number of real estate transactions was up in December by a whopping 64.5% compared with December 2019! Overall in 2020, transactions were up 8.4% compared with the number in 2019. (Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board December Market Watch Report.) You can read the full report here: https://trreb.ca/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw2012.pdf

I've updated a neighbourhood video I made a couple of years ago of this super little suburb east of Toronto that's just loaded with amenities. What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XK_6OSLss4 #whitbyshores #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyers #firsttimebuyer #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimehomeowner #firsthome #firsthouse #firsttimebuyers

If you'd like to chat about hot neighbourhoods for first time home buyers, give me a shout! #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehousebuyer #firstimehomebuyer #firsttimehomeowner #firsttimebuyer #durhamrealestate #torontorealestate #durhamregion #firsthouse #firsthome #firsthomebuyer

Being in business is like extreme wilderness trekking. In this case, we had to decide whether to wade through the ocean around this point not knowing how deep it was, risking our gear getting wet so we could get there faster, or wait until the tide turned. In business we move forward into unknown waters all the time to reach our goals faster!

I have noticed some priorities shifting this year as well. If you can work from home much of the time, why not look to the suburbs where you can enjoy a green backyard and maybe nature as your neighbour? https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca//properly-most-millennia

Demand for "ground-oriented" homes was strong last month according to TRREB. You can read the full TRREB Report at this link: https://trreb.ca/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw2011.pdf #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsthouse #firsttimehousebuyer

Ask me about the cool neighbourhoods where your money goes much further than Toronto... #hiptsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimehousebuyer #firsthouse #firsttimebuyer #firsttimehomeowner (Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board home sales in October)

Take a look at that red average price line! Data represents average price of freehold houses sold on the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board in the areas specified. #firsttimehomebuyers #firsttimebuyers #firsttimehomebuyer #firsthome #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #durhamregionrealestate #durhamregionrealestateagent

#hipsturbia #durahmhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimehousebuyer #firsthome #firsttimebuyer #firsttimehomeowner

Would YOU prefer to work from home in a recreational setting given the choice?

Single family homes in high demand with prices expected to rise, according to a new Royal LePage forecast. Click this link to read: https://www.royallepage.ca//royal-lepage-canadian-home-pr/ #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #durhamregionrealestate #durhamregionrealestateagent #firsttimehomebuying #firsttimehousebuyer #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimehomebuyers #firsttimebuyers #firsttimehomeowner #firsthouse #firsthome

#hipsturbia #durahmhipsturbia #firstimehomebuyer #firstimehousebuyer #firsthouse #firsttimebuyer #firstimebuyers #firsttimehomeowner

Should you have any doubt, just ask Ryan Serhant who to call for help with real estate in Toronto and suburbs east of the city! Sure it's a paid promo, but that doesn't mean it's not true! https://youtu.be/YURaJdPvSmY #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #durhamregionrealestate #durhamregionrealestateagent #torontorealestate #firsttimehousebuyer #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsttimehomebuyers #firsttimebuyers #firsttimehomeowner #firsttimehomebuying

Ready for more space and privacy than your downtown condo gives you? #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsttimebuyers #firsttimehousebuyer

It's always a great day when you see a comment like this posted online!

Wouldn't YOU want to live and work in a beautiful natural setting given the choice? https://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca//covid19-turns-c

Wow! Check out the red line showing the price trend for freehold houses in Durham this year! (Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board monthly average sold price for freehold houses in the communities specified over 5 years.) #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firstimehousebuyer #firsthome #firsttimebuyers #durhamregion #durhamregionrealestate Not intended to solicit anyone already under contract with a real estate brokerage.

Did you know the real estate market can have a seasonal pattern? Look at this graph showing the number of monthly freehold house transactions over 5 years in the named Durham communities. The red line represents this year, and as you can see the number of transactions has changed quite a lot! (Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board sales statistics) #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsthome #firsttimebuyers #firsttimehomebuyer #firstimehomebuyer #firsttimehomeowner #durhamregion

Luxury single family homes in Durham Region start at just $1.1 million as you can see on page 22 inside. Compare that with $1,470,857 which is the AVERAGE price of a detached house sold in the city of Toronto in October on the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and you'll know where to find value for money! #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsthomebuyer #firsthouse #firsttimehousebuyer #durhamregion #torontorealestate https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_durham_luxury_market_repor

Flashback photo: having fun on Kilimanjaro

A HOUSE under $800k in a very cool east-end suburb by the lake? It's possible! Houses in THIS neighbourhood sold in October 2020 on average under $736,000 based on Toronto Regional Real Estate Board sales stats. For details on houses currently for sale and more about the lifestyle you can enjoy here, get in touch! #hipsturbia #hipsturbiadurham #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsthomebuyer #firsthouse #firsttimehousebuyer #torontorealestate #durhamregion

Flashback photo: camping in the Serengeti, Tanzania. I assumed that canvas is lion proof.

It's possible! #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firstimehomebuyer #Firsthouse

A NICE house under $800k in a cool suburb near the GO Train? IT'S POSSIBLE!

Flashback photo - Kilimanjaro had some pretty cool vegetation.

Overall, last month transactions were up by over 25% compared with October 2019. Most of the increase was due to houses, not condos though. Find out more in the new Market Watch Report by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Get it here: www.ChrisButryn.com/Reports #firstimehomebuyer #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #firsthouse #hipsturbia ##durhamregion #durhamhipsturbia #torontorealestate

Flashback to climbing the legendary Kilimanjaro!

Thinking of buying your first house? Notice how prices become much more affordable as you head east from Toronto. Ready to look into "hipsturbia"? Give me a shout. (Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board October sales stats for all home types.) #hipsturbia #durhamhipsturbia #firsttimehomebuyer #firsthouse #torontorealestate #firsttimebuyer #durhamregion

Feeling priced out of the Toronto market? There are some very cool, very commutable and growing suburbs just a little to the east, great for many families from Toronto looking for a more affordable house. Book a free 10-minute session with me to learn where better house prices can be found. #firsttimehomebuyer #torontorealestate #firsthouse

Looking to live in a peaceful setting? A little outside Uxbridge, this house could be your new home. #firsttimehomebuyer #realestate #firsthouse

Friday Flashback: The West Coast Trail! Can't wait to get hiking again.

Friday flashback: Grand Canyon hike!

Did you know that average sale price can fluctuate over the course of a year? This graph shows the average sale price trend for freehold homes over the last 5 years in the east end communities specified, based on Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data.

The number of real estate transactions per month can definitely fluctuate over the course of a year. This graph shows the number of freehold sales per month over the last 5 years in the east end communities specified, based on Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data.

While many other real estate reports in the media cover the overall market, my Luxury Market Report is dedicated exclusively to tracking and reporting on high-end market trends. Get it here, and send me a note if you'd like to receive it monthly in your inbox. https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_luxury_market_report_oct_2

As you can see on page 22 of my new Durham Luxury Market Report, LUXURY single family houses start at $1.1M in Durham Region. In Toronto, the AVERAGE detached house sold for $1.487M in September according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. So much more house for your money in Durham! If getting the most house for your money is important to you, let's have a chat. I can show you some of Durham's coolest spots. https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_durham_luxury_market_repor

For me, one of the greatest pleasures of owning a house is harvesting produce from the garden! In this case, kale. If you are currently renting downtown and are ready for a house in hipsturbia, let's have a chat. After swapping my downtown condo for a house in the east end a few years ago, I'd never go back.

Friday Flashback: Machu Picchu

The new Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast is ready! Skip to the GTA Regional Summary and you'll notice that detached houses outperformed condos in Q3. Ready for a house in hipsturbia? Give me a shout! https://www.royallepage.ca//pandemic-shift-spike-in-savin/

This blue jay knows affordability! Just watch its reaction when it hears that the average sale price of a detached house in Durham Region in Sept/20 was just $809,899 while in Toronto it was $1,487,122 (Toronto Regional Real Estate Board stats). https://youtu.be/7SLPRfz3dGo

Living in Durham Region means... you're that much closer to this kind of a getaway!

Resale prices have been pretty strong.

Great 1-bedroom condo for lease in the City Place community asking only $1,750 including parking!!

The new issue of my Durham Luxury Market Report is ready! https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_durham_luxury_market_repor

The new issue of my Toronto Luxury Market Report is ready! https://issuu.com//chris_butryn_luxury_market_report_sept_

Flashback to climbing Kilimanjaro. Can't wait to get back to trekking like that again!

Curious how freehold house prices are doing? Here are some very interesting graphs that track average price over the last 5 years, for different Metro Toronto areas. The red line is this year. Taken from Toronto Regional Real Estate Board sales data.

After months of hard work my quest for Broker designation is complete!!

These 4 slides show an interesting comparison of average price of a freehold house sale from the west end of Toronto through Durham Region, over 5 years. Data taken from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. The red line is this year.

In terms of price, Durham Region is especially attractive compared with Toronto, and it's highly commutable. Contact me if you'd like to know the numbers.

$1,900/m for this chic Cityplace condo with parking! Check out the 360-degree tour. https://unbranded.youriguide.com/unit_3103_15_iceboat_terr_

Enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony overlooking the lake in this chic & stylish Cityplace condo for lease: $1,900/m including parking!

A lot more house for the money than Toronto and commutable too. Call me if you're considering a move from downtown.

Number of sales on TRREB in August was pretty stong! Here's the historical picture.

The average sale price of a resale home (all types) on TRREB in August was over $950,000! Here's the link to the full Market Watch Report for the month if you're interested: http://trreb.ca/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw2008.pdf