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Thank you to everyone who came out to CLAR's Annual Cornhole Tournament! It was a fantastic day of friendly competition, networking, and fundraising in support of our local communities.

A special thank you to our prize sponsors, Pinchin, RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty, and Mark Brodsky Digital Communications, and our lunch sponsors, Co-operators - Deering Financial & Insurance Services Inc and The Mortgage Centre Cobourg, for their generous support of this event.

We would also like to thank the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation and Co-operators - Deering Financial & Insurance Services Inc for joining us and taking the time to connect with Members throughout the day.

We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make this year's tournament a success!

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On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, Lakeshore East service will be adjusted due to planned construction.

GO buses replace trains between Durham College Oshawa and Pickering GO, then run direct to Union Station Bus Terminal.

There will be no GO Transit service at Rouge Hill, Guildwood, Eglinton, Scarborough, and Danforth GO stations.

Read more: https://t.co/yAdlO01WIG

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CLAR has released its May 2026 Housing Statistics, providing a detailed look at market activity across municipalities and sub-areas throughout the Region.

Explore the latest housing trends in Durham Region, Hastings County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Peterborough City & Area, and Prince Edward County.

To access the full May 2026 Housing Statistics Reports, visit:https://t.co/q6cNY23Gry

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Our May Regional Housing Statistics are here! 🏡

In May, sales activity and new listing activity increased across all Regions, while average home prices saw gains in some areas and modest declines in others.

Read full press release here: https://t.co/a04BI5tYjv

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Ajax council is not going to waive or reduce development charges for purpose-built rental like other municipalities.

Instead, they’ve settled on a new development charge deferral program they say is designed to protect critical infrastructure funds while supporting the housing supply.

Read full story: https://t.co/VYrNqYeUrb

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🌈 Happy Pride Month from CLAR!

Each year, Pride Month is celebrated throughout June as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

At the Central Lakes Association of REALTORS®, we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected, and included in the communities they call home. This month, we celebrate diversity and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable real estate profession for all.

Happy Pride Month!

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Please join us in welcoming our Summer Student, Kaylee Nabbie, to the CLAR team as our Administrative Clerk.

Kaylee is entering her third year in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Honours) program at Carleton University and will be supporting CLAR with a variety of administrative and Member service initiatives throughout the summer.

We're excited to have Kaylee on board and look forward to working with her over the coming months. Welcome to the team, Kaylee!

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CLAR hosted “How Smart REALTORS® Use AI to Close More Deals and Stress Less,” presented by Rizzan Delos Santos in Belleville.

Attendees learned how AI can be integrated into everyday business practices to help streamline workloads, improve efficiency, and enhance client communication. It was a great turnout, and always nice to see Members come together in person to connect, learn, and share ideas.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this insightful and engaging session!

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CLAR President Christine Riley, President-Elect Kirby Eady, Past President Vicki Sweeney, and CEO Wendy Giroux attended the Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce’s Fireside Chat with OPG, featuring Paul Séguin, Senior Vice President of Wesleyville OPG.

Attendees received updates on the Wesleyville project, including the Federal Impact Assessment process, community engagement opportunities, and the next steps required to obtain approvals and licences from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Paul also shared why Wesleyville was selected as the proposed site, citing its location on Lake Ontario, the size of the existing footprint, and proximity to transmission infrastructure.

To learn more about the Wesleyville project, please visit: https://t.co/O4PdcaYrme

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Almost two months since Ontario’s HST rebate window opened, new home sales data for April is showing how the program's first month is impacting the GTA market.

A total of 1,100 new homes were sold in the GTA in April, according to data compiled by Altus Group for the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). That’s nearly triple what it was at the same time last year, when 384 new homes were sold.

Read full story: https://t.co/4QfGxqXyVJ

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CLAR CEO Wendy Giroux, CPAO Lisa Comerford, Regional Director for Peterborough Kristi Doyle, and Operations Manager Savanna Howell met with The Honourable Laurie Scott (@LaurieScottPC), MPP for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock, to discuss ongoing housing affordability challenges and housing supply shortages affecting communities across our Region.

The conversation also included development charges, HST rebates, and other key factors influencing housing accessibility in communities throughout Ontario. We appreciate the opportunity to exchange ideas and continue advocating for solutions that support stronger communities and a healthier housing market.

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CLAR was proud to sponsor the Clarington Board of Trade Breakfast with MP Philip Lawrence (@PLawrenceCAN) event at the Orono Town Hall. The morning included updates from MP Lawrence on housing affordability and discussions on how municipalities and government can work together to ensure infrastructure is built to support growth and that Development Charges remain responsible. Additional topics included tariff incentives, rural economies, and nuclear energy, all of which resonated with Members in attendance.

CLAR President Christine Riley, President-Elect Kirby Eady, and CEO Wendy Giroux attended the event and had the opportunity to engage with MP Lawrence, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, and Clarington Board of Trade Executive Director Bonnie Wightman.

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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting two upcoming virtual information sessions on the First-time Home Buyers' GST/HST rebate, on May 27 (English) and May 28 (French), 2026.

These sessions are designed for professionals and organizations that support prospective home buyers, as well as for builders and developers. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the rebate and be better equipped to share accurate information with clients and communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/2VXqr62evw

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We’re excited to officially launch CLAR’s new website!

Designed with both Members and consumers in mind, the updated site offers a cleaner, more modern experience with new tools to help users:
• Find open houses
• Connect with REALTORS®
• Search residential and commercial listings
• Explore properties using interactive map features
• Browse by Region, city, neighbourhood, and more

The new platform is designed to improve the consumer experience while enhancing property exposure across the CLAR Region.

Explore the new website today: https://t.co/C1AjzQttHy

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CLAR hosted our Broker Owner & Manager Meeting, providing Brokers and Managers from across the Region with important industry updates and presentations from guest speakers. Thank you to Cameron Doughty, Senior Customer Success Manager at BrokerBay, Madeline Tater, Associate Legal Counsel at CREA, and Gene DiMira, Chief Compliance Officer at Fintracker, alongside Cristian Kaspary, Head of Business Development at Fintracker, for sharing their expertise and insights with attendees. We appreciate the engagement, discussion, and continued participation from Members as we work together to stay informed on the evolving real estate industry.

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Happy Birthday to CLAR's Event Planner, Helen Hutcheon! 🎉

Thank you, Helen, for all the incredible work you do organizing CLAR's events throughout the year - wishing you a fantastic day!

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CLAR was proud to be a partner of the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association Land Planning & CBO Event, where CLAR representatives and Members heard from municipal representatives and industry experts from across Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington, on the planning and development shaping our growing communities.

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CLAR’s Regional Director for Durham, Chris Vale, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the first-ever Habitat for Humanity development in Whitby — a significant milestone for the community and local housing initiatives.

The project will bring 46 affordable homes to the area across two sites, featuring a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units designed to support local individuals and families. Once completed, the development will help provide safe, stable, and affordable housing opportunities for residents in need throughout the community.

To learn more about the project, visit: https://t.co/PcDFsZnbwr

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Join Lee Ann Southgate on May 27th for this virtual session, 'TRESA Reality Check - Bridging the Education Gap' where she'll dive deep into TRESA and explain what hasn’t changed, the major industry updates, and what today’s real estate professionals need to know.

Register today: https://t.co/g1ycCqkKkO