Homes By Annie

10/25/2026

Whitby buyers, would you pay $729,900 for a FREEHOLD end-unit townhouse with no POTL fees?

Welcome to 124 Kenneth Hobbs Ave in Pringle Creek, Whitby!

This 3-bedroom home offers the space, convenience, and ownership many first-time buyers and young families are looking for.

🏡 9-foot ceilings and hardwood flooring on the main floor
🍽️ Kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
🌿 Breakfast area with walkout to the yard
🛏️ Spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and 4-piece ensuite
🧺 Convenient second-floor laundry
🚗 Direct garage access
📍 Close to schools, parks, shopping, recreation, and Highways 401 and 407

Best of all, it’s freehold ownership with no POTL fees!

Not sure whether Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, or another Durham community makes the most sense for your budget?

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10/24/2026

You don’t need a full renovation to improve your living room—better proportions, less visual clutter, and more comfortable furniture can make a noticeable difference.

Sometimes the small design choices make the biggest difference in how a living room looks and feels. This decorator’s list covers undersized rugs, exposed wires, uncomfortable seating, busy gallery walls, and other details that can leave a space feeling cluttered or out of proportion. Not every su...

10/23/2026

If you enjoy celebrity real estate, Travis Kelce’s reported $5.35 million purchase puts Bratenahl, Ohio, in the spotlight.

House Beautiful reports that Travis Kelce purchased a 3.5-acre lakefront estate in Bratenahl, Ohio, for approximately $5.35 million. Built in 1895, the Elizabethan Tudor mansion spans 21,140 square feet, with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a ballroom, media room, pool and spa. The property combine...

10/21/2026

🏡 Is it your time to buy a home?

Maybe you’ve been waiting for the perfect time, saving for a little longer, or wondering if homeownership is even within reach. The truth is, you don’t have to have everything figured out to take the first step.

Your next chapter could be closer than you think! ❤️

Whether you’re a first time buyer, planning for a growing family, or simply ready for a change, I’m here to help you understand your options and make confident decisions.

DM me the word GUIDE and I’ll send you my FREE Buyer’s Guide to help you get started!

Let’s turn your homeownership goals into a plan.

10/20/2026

🏡 Your next chapter could start in South West Ajax!

Listed at $698,000, this semi detached home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and the extra living space you need to make yourself at home.

✨ Open concept main floor with an eat in kitchen

✨ 3 spacious bedrooms, including a primary with a walk in closet

✨ Finished basement for movie nights, game days, or a little extra breathing room

✨ Private backyard for relaxing and entertaining

✨ Minutes from Rotary Park, waterfront trails, shopping, transit, and Ajax GO Station

✨ Lakeside Public School just steps away

All of this in a convenient Ajax location, with room to grow and make it your own.

💰 The best part? $698,000.

Wondering where your budget can take you in Durham Region? 🏡

Comment MATCH and I’ll help you narrow down your options across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa based on your budget, preferred location, and must haves.

Your next home might be closer than you think!



Listed by UNION CAPITAL REALTY, BROKERAGE

10/18/2026

🏡 Looking for more space for your family in Pickering? This home deserves a closer look.

Welcome to 1520 Sturgeon Crt in Amberlea, Pickering! ✨

With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and thoughtful updates throughout, this home offers a great combination of everyday comfort, functional living space, and room to grow.

Here's what stands out:

✔️ Four bedrooms and three bathrooms
✔️ Renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and backsplash
✔️ Separate living and dining rooms
✔️ Family room with a wood burning fireplace
✔️ Spacious primary suite with a walk in closet and updated ensuite
✔️ Breakfast area with a walkout to the backyard
✔️ Oversized lot with mature trees and an interlocking patio
✔️ Double garage and private driveway
✔️ Updated furnace and heat pump

Located in the established Amberlea community, this home is worth a look if you're searching for your next family home in Pickering.

📍 1520 Sturgeon Crt, Pickering
💰 Listed at $1,089,900

Not sure which Durham Region neighbourhood or home is right for your budget?

Comment MATCH and I'll help you narrow down your options across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa based on your budget, preferred location, and what you're looking for in a home.

Your next home might be in a neighbourhood you haven't considered yet. 🏡

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Listed By Realty One Reveal Brokerage

10/16/2026

If you’re following Florida’s biggest luxury listings, Larry Ellison’s North Palm Beach estate is back with an asking price above its previous $145 million.

If your idea of a Florida retreat includes oceanfront acreage and a gated setting, this property takes that wish list to another level. Larry Ellison’s estate occupies 8.4 acres in North Palm Beach’s Seminole Landing community. He bought it for $80 million in 2021 and previously offered it for $...

10/16/2026

One day, the saving, the sacrifices, the patience, and all those moments when you wondered if it would ever happen will all make sense. 🏡❤️

You’ll be unpacking boxes, decorating your space, and realizing you’re finally HOME. And the wait? It was worth it.

If owning a home in Durham Region is part of your plan, let’s start turning that dream into a strategy. You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the first step.

✨ Comment MATCH and I’ll help you explore where your budget and homeownership goals could take you in Durham Region.

Your dream home might be closer than you think. 🤍

10/15/2026

🔑 CLOSED! 🏡✨

The keys change hands, a new chapter begins, and the excitement of homeownership becomes real! ❤️

Closing day is so much more than signing documents and picking up keys. It is the moment all the planning, decisions, and hard work come together. Being part of that journey is one of the reasons I love what I do!

Whether you are buying your first home, upsizing for your growing family, or selling to start your next chapter, having the right guidance makes all the difference.

🏡 Is your closing day next? Or are you hoping to make a move in the next 3 to 6 months?

Comment “NEXT MOVE” or send me a DM. Let's talk about your real estate goals and create a plan to get you there!

Your next chapter could be closer than you think. 🔑

Annie Shaw | HomesByAnnie

10/15/2026

Being a REALTOR® is so much more than opening doors and putting a sign on the lawn. 🏡

Some days I’m a therapist, some days a stager, a tour guide, a problem solver, a negotiator, and sometimes the voice of reason when buying a home starts feeling overwhelming.

Because buying your first home is a BIG deal. There are budgets to figure out, neighbourhoods to compare, hidden costs to understand, and a million questions along the way. You deserve someone in your corner who will help you navigate it all without the pressure. 🤍

🏡 Thinking about buying your first home in Durham Region?

Not sure what you can afford or whether Pickering, Ajax, Whitby or Oshawa makes the most sense for your budget?

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide to help you understand the process and take the next step with more confidence.

Let’s make your first home purchase feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more achievable!