Why September Is the Best Time to List Your Home in Markham
Introduction Ask ten agents when the best time to list your home in Markham is and nine of them will say spring. More buyers. More traffic. Higher prices. All of that is true. And for most sellers, it’s the right answer. But if you’re a family moving up, you’re not most sellers. You’re on both […]
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before You List the Home You’ve Outgrown
Before you list the home you’ve outgrown, there are seven questions worth answering. Most families skip five of them and pay for it later.
You Didn’t See the House. You Were Chasing a Toddler.
One question tells you whether you’re ready to move. It isn’t about the market. It’s about the home you’re already living in.
What Does It Actually Cost to Stay in a Home You’ve Outgrown?
Staying put feels free. It isn’t. Here’s what another two years in a home that stopped working actually costs a Markham family.
What $1.2M Buys You in Markham Right Now (and Why It’s Better Than You Think)
Here’s what a $1.2M budget actually gets a move-up family in Markham right now, and why the answer surprises most people.
How Long Does It Actually Take to Upsize in Today’s Markham Market?
Upsizing in Markham takes longer than most families expect. Here’s the real timeline, from first conversation to moving day.
A Family’s Guide to the Bullock Neighbourhood in Markham
Large lots, mature streets, and trails most people never find. Here’s what Bullock is really like for a family thinking about moving up.
There Are Two Kinds of Home Problems. Most Families Spend $80,000 Solving the Wrong One.
Before you spend $80,000 on a renovation, ask yourself one question. Is your problem with the house or with where the house is? After 18 years in Markham real estate, the families who get this distinction right almost never regret their decision. The ones who get it wrong often wish they had asked sooner.
The 5 Signs Your Family Has Officially Outgrown Your Home
Everyone waiting for interest rates to drop before they move up is running the wrong math. When rates fall, prices rise. The net cost to move up in a hot market is often $100,000 more than it is today. Here’s the number Markham move-up buyers should actually be focused on — and why you can date the rate but you can never refinance a purchase price.
What Happens If You Wait for Interest Rates to Drop First?
Everyone waiting for interest rates to drop before they move up is running the wrong math. When rates fall, prices rise. The net cost to move up in a hot market is often $100,000 more than it is today. Here’s the number Markham move-up buyers should actually be focused on — and why you can date the rate but you can never refinance a purchase price.