Bernard Silva-Real Estate

Bernard Silva-Real Estate Real estate is my passion! Let’s work together to turn your real estate goals into reality! 🏡✨ Real estate is something Bernard is quite passionate about.

With 22+ years of construction expertise, I help clients uncover potential in renovation-ready homes, make smart investments, and achieve their dreams. He first started his journey working in construction building homes and in the High Rise Sector. Here he learned a great deal about different trades and the building blocks of real estate. Now years later his main focus has shifted and has put trem

endous amount of work in putting together a system to be able to help people sell or buy their perfect new home. Whatever your real estate needs, Bernard is committed and dedicated to his clients and will get the job done.

06/05/2026

🏡 Country living in Prince Edward County for $550,000

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath detached home in Consecon gives you space, privacy, and that peaceful PEC lifestyle people are searching for. With 2 garages, 5 parking spaces, mature fruit trees 🍐🍎🍑, multiple heat sources, and 2,000–2,500 sq. ft. of living space, this property has serious potential as a family home, weekend retreat, or quiet escape in wine country.

Minutes from wineries, beaches, restaurants, and everything Prince Edward County is known for. 🌿🍷
📍660 County Rd 19 Rd, Prince Edward County
💰Listed at $550,000

Send me a message for full listing details or to book a private showing.

06/01/2026

The Whitby Food Truck Festival is one of those local events that reminds you why so many people love living here. Great food, local vendors, live entertainment, and a chance to spend quality time with family and friends.

If you're looking for things to do in Whitby, family-friendly events in Durham Region, or just a great way to spend a summer weekend, this is one worth checking out.

What's your favourite annual event in Whitby?

05/31/2026

Thinking about moving to Whitby?

If you love waterfront trails, sunsets, and being close to the GO Station, South Whitby might be your spot. If mature trees, larger lots, and established neighbourhoods matter most, areas like Williamsburg and Brooklin could make more sense. And if you want newer homes, walkable amenities, and future growth, there are some newer Whitby communities you'll want to explore.

Which would you choose: the lake, the trees, or the concrete?

DM "Whitby" for my Whitby Guide

05/30/2026

Why are so many people leaving Toronto for Oshawa?

The number one reason is simple: affordability.

Many buyers are discovering that for the price of a condo in Toronto, they may be able to purchase a townhouse or detached home in Oshawa while staying connected to the GTA through GO Transit and Highway 401.

But affordability is only part of the story.

Oshawa offers larger homes, more space for families, growing infrastructure, access to Durham Region amenities, and a lifestyle that many buyers feel has become increasingly difficult to find in Toronto.

If you're thinking about moving to Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, or anywhere in Durham Region, understanding the local housing market can help you make a smarter decision.

05/08/2026

Canada lost 18,000 jobs in April, while the unemployment rate rose to 6.9%, its highest level in six months. At the same time, GTA home sales moved higher in April, even as the broader real estate market is still dealing with lower prices, cautious buyers, and changing mortgage conditions.
In this video, I break down the April jobs report, what weaker economic data could mean for bond yields and fixed mortgage rates, and how the latest TRREB numbers show that the GTA housing market is still seeing activity.
This does not mean the market has fully turned around. Spring is usually one of the busier seasons for real estate, so the real question is whether this is the GTA market starting to stabilize or just normal spring market activity.
For buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors in the Greater Toronto Area, Durham Region, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and surrounding markets, these numbers matter because they help explain where the housing market may be heading next.

Is the GTA real estate market stabilizing, or is this just a spring bump?





05/01/2026

Downtown Oshawa is changing again.
40 King Street West, now branded as The Heathrow at 40 King, is being converted from a largely vacant office building into 119 private rental apartments with ground-floor commercial space.
The project is expected to include 105 two-bedroom units, 14 one-bedroom units, and roughly 10,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. Amenities being marketed include a co-working lounge, fitness centre, party room, yoga studio, lobby, pet-friendly rentals, and resident storage.
The developer behind the project is Feroze Virani’s group, which has already been involved in downtown Oshawa investment, including the 11 Simcoe Street North Ontario Tech connection and the King Street East block with the La Quinta hotel.
The Region approved up to $1.35 million in support through the Regional Revitalization Program, showing how public-private partnerships can help bring underused downtown buildings back into productive use.
But this story is bigger than just 40 King Street West. With projects like 80 Bond Street East, 70 King Street East, and now The Heathrow at 40 King, downtown Oshawa appears to be moving toward more rental-first development.
Could this bring more residents, more foot traffic, and more support for local businesses? Or does downtown Oshawa still need a better mix of affordable housing, ownership options, and rental supply?
What do you think is this the kind of investment downtown Oshawa needs more of?



04/10/2026

Ontario Is Turning Unsold GTA Condos Into Rentals… But Is It A Bailout?

Ontario has launched a $1.3 billion plan with High Art Capital and the Building Ontario Fund to buy blocks of unsold newly completed condos across the GTA and convert them into rental apartments. The initiative targets about 2,200 units, including around 550 affordable rental homes, with Ontario contributing up to $300 million. In this video, I break down what the article says, why some people see this as a housing solution, why others think it looks like a bailout, and my opinion on what this means for the Toronto condo market, GTA real estate, housing affordability, and rental supply in Ontario.

02/12/2026

54 floors up in Yorkville 👀

1 bed | 1 bath luxury condo for lease at 1 Yorkville.
10-ft ceilings, private balcony, elevated city views, and full spa-level amenities in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Steps to Bloor & Yonge subway, luxury shopping, and some of the best restaurants in the city.

📅 Occupancy available March

📩 Message for details. Qualified inquiries welcome.

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54 Floors Above Yorkville. This Is How Downtown Living Should FeelThis 54th-floor condo for lease at 1 Yorkville Avenue ...
02/09/2026

54 Floors Above Yorkville. This Is How Downtown Living Should Feel

This 54th-floor condo for lease at 1 Yorkville Avenue offers refined finishes, 10-foot ceilings, and elevated city views in one of Toronto’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.

✔ 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom
✔ Luxury condo
✔ Private balcony
✔ Ensuite laundry
✔ Resort-style spa & fitness amenities
✔ 24-hour concierge
✔ Steps to Bloor–Yonge subway, Eataly, Whole Foods & luxury shopping

Ideal for a single occupant or a professional couple seeking a Yorkville condo for lease, Toronto luxury rental, or high-rise condo near Bloor and Yonge.

📅 Occupancy available March

📩 Message for details

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Oshawa, ON
L1H1C7

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