💥Many freehold homeowners in North York are feeling uncertain.
You may be hearing different things at the same time:
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“Prices are coming down”
“Some homes still sell quickly”
“Maybe it’s better to wait”
“Maybe it’s better to sell now”
All of these statements can be true — depending on the home.
One of the biggest sources of confusion is price drops.
Some sellers list at last year’s prices and then slowly reduce. Others price lower from the start and sell sooner. From the outside, it’s hard to know which approach is safer.
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Another concern is days on market.
In Hillcrest Village, Pleasant View, Don Valley Village, and Bayview Woods–Steeles, some freehold homes sell in a few weeks, while others sit for months. This doesn’t always mean something is wrong with the house. Often, it comes down to pricing, presentation, and timing.
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Many homeowners are also unsure about waiting versus acting.
Waiting feels safe, especially if you don’t have to move. But waiting can also mean competing with more listings later. Acting now can feel risky, especially with changing headlines.
What makes this more difficult is that every freehold home is different:
Lot size
Layout
Condition
How long you’ve lived there
How much work has been done
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Online estimates and general market news don’t reflect these details well.
For homeowners who have lived in their house for many years, this market feels unfamiliar. The rules have changed, and the information can feel overwhelming.
That’s why many sellers are taking more time to understand their options before making any decisions — not rushing, but not ignoring the market either.
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This is the reality many North York homeowners are quietly navigating right now.
Richard Wang 