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Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario

The Regional Municipality of Durham, informally referred to as Durham Region (2003 population 525,000), is a regional municipality located east of Toronto, Ontario. It has an area of approximately 2,500 square kilometers. Durham Region is considered part of the Greater Toronto Area, although Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington form the separate Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area. The regional government headquarters is located in Whitby, but various facilities are located throughout the Region. The Region of Durham was established in 1974 as one of several new regional governments in the Province of Ontario located primarily in fast-growing urban and suburban areas. Durham Region encompasses areas that were previously part of Ontario County and the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. It was the culmination of a series of studies into municipal governance in the "Oshawa-Centred Region" that had begun in the late 1960s. The ultimate boundaries of the region were somewhat different than had been anticipated; for example, it was widely expected that Pickering would be annexed to Metropolitan Toronto, and that the region would extend further east to include Hope Township and the town of Port Hope. The southern portion of the region, adjacent to Lake Ontario is primarily suburban in nature, forming the eastern end of the 905 belt of suburbs around Toronto. The northern area is comprised of rural areas and small towns. Durham Region contains one Indian reserve, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. Durham Region consists of the following local municipalities: The City of Pickering, The Town of Ajax, The Town of Whitby, The City of Oshawa, The Municipality of Clarington, The Township of Uxbridge, The Township of Scugog, The Township of Brock.

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Whether you are buying your first home in Durham region, or your fifth, the process of buying a home is a detailed, time-consuming venture. At the same time, it’s an emotional period laden with difficult choices. You want to ensure that the Durham home you purchase meets your family’s needs now, and in the future. Each of these decisions often involves money. When you consider all that money represents, you’ll want to ensure that you don’t pay too much. Everyone has a picture of an ideal home in Durham region. This would include all the features you not only need, but have long desired. However, when it comes time to buying a home in Durham region, the desires cost more. While it’s nice to think about having a beautifully landscaped backyard in Durham, or a solarium, perhaps even some built-in appliances, these are usually considered luxury items, which can add considerably to the price of your home. That’s why it’s a good idea to develop a needs and wants lists. With this list, begin with items you really need like adequate space, garage and number of bedrooms. For most people, basic needs should be considered first. After that, you could consider additional desires, if you can manage these benefits financially. With such a list in your hands, you’re less likely to be caught up in the excitement of the pursuit. You’ll have a good idea of what you want, within you price range, and if you can afford those additional items in your home in Durham region.

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