The 90-Day Reality Rule

🏠One of the biggest pricing mistakes I see in North York is this: Homeowners using old peak prices to decide today’s value. I understand why. You remember what your neighbour sold for in 2021.You remember headlines from 2022.You remember when homes were selling in one week. But today’s buyers are not looking at 2021. TheyContinue reading “The 90-Day Reality Rule”

SNOW – ICE Rain – I did win-win

February 18. 2026 Snow. Ice rain. Schools closed across the city. Most people stayed home. The roads were slow. The sky was grey. The kind of day where you question whether anything productive will get done. But real estate doesn’t pause for weather. That morning started with uncertainty. My client had been preparing for weeks.Continue reading “SNOW – ICE Rain – I did win-win”

The “3-Level Pricing Test” Before You List

The “3-Level Pricing Test” Before You List🏠One of the biggest risks for freehold sellers in North York today is not the market. It’s starting at the wrong number.🏠Not because the home isn’t worth it —But because pricing is influenced by emotion, outdated comparables, or last year’s headlines. Before you speak with any agent, I suggestContinue reading “The “3-Level Pricing Test” Before You List”

Welcome to refined urban living at Yonge & Finch.

Welcome to refined urban living at Yonge & Finch.🏠This bright and beautifully laid-out 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom. Enjoy fresh new paint throughout the entire unit, brand new quartz countertops, and stylish waterproof laminate flooring that flows seamlessly across the space.🏠East-facing condo captures the warmth of morning sunlight through expansive windows, filling the space with natural light. TheContinue reading “Welcome to refined urban living at Yonge & Finch.”

Why Some Homes Sit🏠

Some homeowners in Bayview Woods–Steeles are surprised when their home doesn’t attract showings right away. Often, it’s not the home. It’s pricing that reflects last year’s market instead of today’s buyers. In this market, buyers compare carefully. If a property feels even slightly above what they expected, they move on quietly. No complaints.No negotiation.Just silence.🏠ThatContinue reading “Why Some Homes Sit🏠”

Some homeowners in Bayview Woods–Steeles are surprised when their home doesn’t attract showings right away.

Often, it’s not the home. It’s pricing that reflects last year’s market instead of today’s buyers. In this market, buyers compare carefully. If a property feels even slightly above what they expected, they move on quietly. No complaints. No negotiation. Just silence. That silence is usually the first signal something needs adjusting.

What a Good Realtor Actually Does for Sellers🏠(It’s more than putting a home on MLS.)

Many homeowners in Bayview Woods–Steeles and Don Valley Village believe selling is mostly about putting the property on MLS and waiting for offers. In stronger markets, that sometimes felt true. Today, it isn’t. For freehold homes — especially those owned for 20, 30, even 40 years — the real work happens long before the listingContinue reading “What a Good Realtor Actually Does for Sellers🏠(It’s more than putting a home on MLS.)”

Most of the time, it isn’t the house.

Many homeowners in North York are surprised when their home doesn’t attract attention right away. Most of the time, it isn’t the house. It’s usually pricing expectations based on online estimates or past markets. Those numbers don’t reflect how buyers are behaving right now. In today’s market, buyers compare very carefully. If a home feelsContinue reading “Most of the time, it isn’t the house.”

Why Online Home Value Tools Often Mislead North York Sellers🏠

Many homeowners in Bayview Village, Bayview Woods-Steeles, and Don Valley Village start with an online home value tool. It feels quick and reassuring. Type in the address, get a number, and assume it’s close to reality. The problem is: those numbers are often wrong — sometimes by a lot. Online tools don’t truly understand freeholdContinue reading “Why Online Home Value Tools Often Mislead North York Sellers🏠”

Condos vs Houses in North York: A Big Difference Sellers Should Understand

🏠Many homeowners hear market news and assume it applies to all properties equally. In reality, condos and freehold houses behave very differently, especially in North York. This difference matters a lot if you own a house and are thinking about selling. Demand Is Not the Same Condo buyers are often first-time buyers or investors. TheirContinue reading “Condos vs Houses in North York: A Big Difference Sellers Should Understand”