Here's something I tell every buyer who comes to me skeptical about Oshawa: drive through Kerr Village on a Sunday morning. Walk the waterfront trail at Lakeview Park. Grab a coffee on King Street and watch the city hum. Then tell me this isn't somewhere worth planting roots.

Oshawa has been misunderstood for a long time — cast as the scrappy factory town at the end of the 401, perpetually in the shadow of its more glamorous neighbours to the west. But the people who actually know this city — who grew up here, raised families here, built businesses here — have always known the truth....

Ask anyone who made the move to Pickering in the last five years and you'll hear a version of the same story: "I came for the price, I stayed for the life." That's the thing about Pickering that doesn't show up in the listings — it's a place that quietly exceeds expectations, every single time. Lake Ontario on your doorstep. Forest trails ten minutes from your front door. A downtown core that's genuinely becoming something. And GO Train access that puts Union Station well within reach.

Pickering is no longer the city you move to because you couldn't afford somewhere else. It's the city you...

I'll tell you something that surprises a lot of people the first time they hear it: Scarborough is one of the best places in the entire Greater Toronto Area to buy a home right now. I know, I know — you've heard the jokes. You've seen the eye-rolls from the downtown crowd. But here's the thing about Scarborough: the people who actually live here? They don't leave. And the buyers who finally take the leap? They can't believe they waited so long.

This is a community that has been quietly getting better for decades — more connected, more celebrated, more sought-after. In 2026, it's not a...

Divorce: What You Need to Know About Your House, Mortgage, and Taxes

Divorce is a challenging situation that brings many emotional and financial issues to the forefront. One of the most crucial decisions you'll need to make is what to do about the house. Understanding how a divorce affects your home, mortgage, and taxes can help you make critical decisions more easily. Neutral, third-party information can help you make logical, rather than emotional, decisions.

Should You Stay or Go?

The first decision is whether you want to continue living in the house. Will the familiar surroundings...

Buy Any One of Our Listings and if YOU Are Not Satisfied Within 18 Months, "WE'LL SELL IT FOR FREE!"

Buying a home is a huge decision - one you literally have to live with! When you buy a home through The Steve Raitt Team, we strive to find you the perfect home  -- one you'll be happy with for years to come. You see, we have many unique systems especially for our buyers which allow us to quickly zero in on exactly what you're looking for and help you beat out other buyers to the best new listings.

We go the extra mile for our buyers - even AFTER you've purchased your home!

Your biggest dilemma when buying another home is deciding whether to buy first or sell first. Either way is risky because you could wind up owning two homes or none at all.

Well, our Guaranteed Sale Program solves this dilemma. You see, BEFORE you even list with me, I prepare a total market analysis of your home, including a computerized printout of all comparable home sales and current listings in the area. Using this information, together we determine a market value for your home. This also determines your guaranteed price and list price which you receive upfront and in writing before...

Secure the Best Financing Rates When Buying a Home

When you're looking to buy a home, the first thing most homebuyers do is start the process of househunting. However, experience proves that this is one of the last steps you should be taking if you want to get the most home for the least amount of money. In fact, shopping for the best financing should start long before you start shopping for a home.

The experience of thousands of area homebuyers has been summarized in a new report entitled "Best Financing: A 3-Point Plan". This report outlines 3 critical steps you must take to obtain...

Which of These Costly Homeseller Mistakes Will You Make When You Sell Your Home?

A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money.

This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today's market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don't get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and - worse -...

$5000 SAVINGS FOR BUYERS OR WE PAY YOU $500

$5000 Home Purchase Savings Guarantee

For those homebuyers who not only want to find the home that perfectly suits their needs and desires, but to also purchase their dream home for the lowest possible price, we can help you accomplish both of these goals.

That’s...

Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves.

Picking the right agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. There are very specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Many agents would prefer that you don't ask these questions, because the knowledge you'll gain from their honest answers will give you a very good idea about what outcome you can expect from...