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Posts filed under Finance, covering what it is like to move to and live in Oshawa. Written by Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows of Willows Realty Group.

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Finance · October 16, 2026

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 · October 16, 2026

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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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.