Les Lamb, REALTOR©

🇨🇦 #LeafsForever 🏒🏡 Real Estate Agent w/ Royal Heritage Realty Ltd., Brokerage. Your trusted REALTOR© for life in & around Durham Region, ON. Opinions mine.

[Les Lamb, REALTOR© @LesLamb]

🏡✨ Don’t miss this Oshawa Open House this Sunday! Explore your dream home, and envision your future! Join me from 2-4 PM! 🌟
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🏡✨ Don’t miss this Whitby Open House this Saturday! Explore your dream home, and envision your future! Join me from 2-4 PM! 🌟https://t.co/V7uE1RH5T2 #OpenHouse

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AI is already in your negotiations. Your clients are using it before the listing appointment. Before the offer. Before the counter. And the agent on the other side of your deal might be too.
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🌟🏡Welcome to 24 Summerlea Crt in Courtice! With 4 beds in total, 2 baths, a garage, and a partially finished basement, it's waiting for to call it home! For info, or to book a showing, call Les at 289-356-2593. ℹ️Presented by Les Lamb, REALTOR©, Royal Heritage Realty Ltd, Brokerage. https://t.co/UIHjEoiev1

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"Chaos becomes routine. And it was simply built out of habit." 
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Market update: the MLS© HPI Composite Benchmark price for Durham Region was $827,900 in May 2026, down -0.6% from April, down 6.8% from May 2025, and down 28.2% from the peak in February, 2022. Affordability has improved greatly. Thinking of a move? Contact me to discuss your options.

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Housing starts could have been nearly one-third higher since 2006 if Canada's homebuilding industry matched U.S. responsiveness, CMHC says
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With 2020 as a base year, wage growth just surpassed home price growth. Could affordability still improve? Yes. Will it? 100%. We are moving in the right direction. Thanks @PHfloor for the chart.

[Pierre @PHfloor]

Is wage growth outpacing home price growth in the room with us right now?

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From leadership moves and brokerage expansions to charity fundraisers, housing grants and industry partnerships, Canada’s real estate sector saw a wave of major announcements coast-to-coast.
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As Ontario’s data centre footprint grows, one real estate broker says transparency gaps are making it harder for agents advising prospective buyers.
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🌟🏡Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home in Oshawa! Thoughtfully updated with an open concept design and tasteful finishes throughout, 1538 Connery Cres offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. For info, or to book a showing, call Les at 289-356-2593. ℹ️Presented by Les Lamb, REALTOR©, Royal Heritage Realty Ltd, Brokerage. https://t.co/J95gLdZwy7

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New home sales across the GTA rebounded in April from last year’s record lows, led by stronger demand for detached and townhouse properties following Ontario’s HST rebate rollout.
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Agents on the ground say U.S. instability — not interest rates — is now the biggest force keeping Canadian buyers and sellers on the sidelines.
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🌟🏡JUST LISTED IN WHITBY! You'll love this beautifully maintained four-bedroom family home offering an exceptional layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. 3 Kinross Ave is listed for $1,179,900. For info, or to book a showing, call Les at 289-356-2593. ℹ️Presented by Les Lamb, REALTOR©, Royal Heritage Realty Ltd, Brokerage. https://t.co/vJo4wWQh39

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The best negotiators are not simply relying on instinct. They are using identifiable, repeatable frameworks.
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@PHfloor I track the 3 month moving average rent for Durham Region, Ontario. As of April, the rent for an average detached house here is $3,387.

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@LeafSingh I use Wet and Forget. Takes a while to work, but once a season will do. Good for brick and patio stone mildew as well. Great product. https://t.co/i6YDbYpo2B

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🌟🏡Pickering Showstopper ~ a rare, one-of-a-kind home where luxury meets comfort! 1549 Willowside Crt features 3 beds, 4 baths, just over 1800 sq ft. It's the perfect retreat! For info, or to book a showing, call Les at 289-356-2593. ℹ️Presented by Les Lamb, REALTOR©, Royal Heritage Realty Ltd, Brokerage. https://t.co/8OQW5LbvuK

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Power of sale listings are rising. Is your client next? What agents need to know about the mortgage renewal reckoning and how to help before it's too late.
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🌸 Spring sellers, it's not too late! Demand is still growing and more buyers are looking every week - for now. List your home today and seize the season! Contact me to discuss your options.🌷🏡 #SpringMarket