Oshawa anchors the east end of the Greater Toronto Area as the largest city in Durham Region. Long defined by automotive manufacturing, it has broadened into a health, education and technology hub around Ontario Tech University, Durham College and Lakeridge Health, while remaining one of the more attainable entry points into GTA homeownership. Detached houses in neighbourhoods such as North Oshawa, Windfields and Samac sit alongside a growing supply of condominiums near the downtown and the GO station, drawing first-time buyers and commuters priced out of markets further west. Highways 401 and 407 and GO Transit keep Toronto within reach. In a value-driven market, an independent, verified recommendation protects buyers and sellers alike. Payotte names a single verified expert per trade for Oshawa — real estate agent, mortgage broker, home inspector, real estate lawyer and appraiser — chosen on public data, never on a paid placement.
Sector professionals
| Profession | Expert | Google rating | Reviews | Score /100 | Status | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | Dan Plowman Team | 4.8 | 715 | 64 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
| Mortgage Broker | David Hetti | 4.9 | 125 | 61 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
| Home Inspector | Not available | — | — | — | — | — |
| Real Estate Lawyer | Birch Law | 4.9 | 54 | 57 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
| Certified Appraiser | Not available | — | — | — | — | — |
Every expert is scored out of 100 — Google reviews (35), experience (30), active provincial licence (15), local presence (15), bonus (5). No placement can be bought. Our methodology
Real estate market data
Figures for the City of Oshawa as a whole. In August 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the City of Oshawa stood at $705,200, down 5.8% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $652,775. By property type: detached $756,500 (−5.55%), semi-detached $607,100 (−6.17%), townhouse $496,100 (−8.18%), and apartment $399,300 (−9.75%). There were 143 sales during the month. With 3.6 months of inventory, it is a seller's market by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 31 days to sell.
Source: TRREB, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which real estate professionals does Payotte recommend in Oshawa?
In Oshawa, Payotte selects one independent professional per trade, scored on public data (Google reviews, active licence on the regulator's register, genuine local presence) — no ads, no commissions, no paid placement. Current selections (verified on July 16, 2026): Real Estate Broker — Dan Plowman Team; Mortgage Broker — David Hetti; Home Inspector — being finalized; Real Estate Lawyer — Birch Law; Certified Appraiser — being finalized.
Why does Payotte list only one expert per profession in Oshawa?
Because one clear, verified recommendation is more useful than a crowded directory. For Oshawa, Payotte names a single professional per trade, selected on public data — not on who pays.
How is the Oshawa expert chosen?
On verifiable public signals: Google reviews, years of experience, an active licence on the regulator's register, and a genuine local presence in Oshawa. Each criterion is scored separately and the detail is published on the expert's profile, so you can see exactly why that professional was chosen.
Is being listed on Payotte free for professionals in Oshawa?
Yes. Listings are free, independent and carry no ads or commissions. A professional can confirm or correct their profile at any time.