Neighbourhoods ·
Living in Vanier, Oshawa: Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Vanier, Oshawa: the Oshawa Centre and Highway 401 at your doorstep, with affordable homes from post-war bungalows to townhomes.
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The Moving to Oshawa Blog
Guides on what it is actually like to move to and live in Oshawa: neighbourhoods, schools, housing, jobs, transit, and the everyday details that make the move work. New posts are written and updated by Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows of Willows Realty Group.
Weekend Guide ·
What To Do This Weekend in Oshawa, Ontario
Planning things to do this weekend in Oshawa? Halloween night lands Saturday with trick-or-treating across the city, a Sunday Oshawa Generals home game, and The Stampeders live at the Regent Theatre.
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Neighbourhoods ·
Living in Windfields, Oshawa: North End Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Windfields, Oshawa: the north end's newest master-planned community, with new-build homes, condo towers, schools, and Highway 407 access.
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Neighbourhoods ·
Living in Kedron, Oshawa: North-East Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Kedron, Oshawa: big lots, newer family homes, strong schools, golf and parks, and Highway 407 access, from local brokers Keith and Lisa.
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Community Spotlight ·
Aves Coffee Co.: Downtown Oshawa's Bird-Friendly Roastery
Aves Coffee Co. is downtown Oshawa's specialty coffee roastery at 9 William Street West, rated 4.8 stars on Google. Here is why locals love it.
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Weekend Guide ·
What To Do This Weekend in Oshawa (October 23 to 25 Edition)
The October 23 to 25 edition of our Oshawa weekend guide: the season's last farmers' market, Halloween at the Harbour, two Oshawa Generals home games, and tribute shows at the Regent Theatre.
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Neighbourhoods ·
Living in Lakeview, Oshawa: Lakefront Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Lakeview, Oshawa: Lakeview Park beach, the Oshawa Museum, the waterfront trail, and Oshawa's most affordable lakeside homes, from local brokers.
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Weekend Guide ·
2026 Trunk-or-Treat and Trick-or-Treat Guide for Durham Region
Halloween lands on Saturday, October 31, 2026. This guide covers verified trunk-or-treat and family Halloween events across Oshawa and Durham Region, plus an FAQ, safety tips and official sources.
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Neighbourhoods ·
Living in Taunton, Oshawa: North End Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Taunton, Oshawa: new-build family homes, top-rated schools, Highway 407 access, and the shops and parks along Taunton Road, from local brokers.
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Community Spotlight ·
CrossFit Totality: Centennial's Community Gym in Oshawa
CrossFit Totality is Centennial's community-focused gym on Taunton Road West in north Oshawa, rated 4.9 stars from over 100 Google reviews.
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Finance ·
Rent to Own in Ontario: How It Works and What to Watch For
Rent to own in Ontario, explained: the two contracts, the option fee, rent credits, the real risks, and the legal protections to know before signing.
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Finance ·
Is a Reverse Mortgage Ever a Smart Move? (The Honest Truth)
Reverse mortgages for Oshawa seniors, explained honestly: how they work, the compounding catch, your legal protections, and when they make sense.
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Neighbourhoods ·
Is Downtown Oshawa Safe? What Buyers Should Know
An honest, data-backed look at Downtown Oshawa safety: crime rates, the real challenges in the core, what the city and police are doing, and how downtown compares to the suburbs.
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Schools ·
Best Schools in Oshawa: A Guide for Families Moving Here
A local guide to the best schools in Oshawa: the Durham District and Durham Catholic boards, catchments, and the neighbourhoods families choose.
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Weekend Guide ·
What To Do This Weekend in Oshawa (October 16 to 18 Edition)
The October 16 to 18 edition of our Oshawa weekend guide: the Halloween Boo Bash downtown, farmers' markets, a tribute concert at the Regent, and a Generals home game.
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Seller Tips ·
The Complete Seller's Guide for Oshawa
The complete guide to selling your home in Oshawa: pricing it right from the start, preparing, marketing, negotiating the best deal, and a smooth closing.
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Buyer Tips ·
The Complete Buyer's Guide for Oshawa
The complete guide to buying a home in Oshawa: pre-approval, understanding the market, the search, making a competitive offer, due diligence, and closing day.
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Neighbourhoods ·
Where to Live in Oshawa: First-Time Buyer Neighbourhoods
Where to live in Oshawa: the best neighbourhoods for first-time buyers in 2026, from affordable downtown condos to family suburbs like Taunton and Kedron.
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Community Spotlight ·
Mathilda's: Downtown Oshawa's Plant-Based Restaurant
Mathilda's is downtown Oshawa's plant-based restaurant on Simcoe Street South, rated 4.8 stars from 25 reviews on Tripadvisor. Here is why locals love it.
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Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows
Every article here is written and updated by Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows, licensed brokers and co-founders of Willows Realty Group. With decades of experience across Durham Region, they know Oshawa's neighbourhoods, schools, and market from the ground up, and they publish this guide as a free community resource.
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Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows, Brokers, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, 268 Queen St., Port Perry ON. Licenses 4596391 / 2869910, Ontario. Each office independently owned & operated.
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