The True Cost of Homeownership: Beyond the Purchase Price
The moment an offer on a home is accepted is one of pure excitement and relief. The search is over, and the dream of owning a home is finally within reach. However, the “sticker price” on the listing is merely the down payment on the full, long-term cost of homeownership. A skilled real estate agent […]
How Life Stages Affect Your Financial and Property Goals
Financial planning can be compared to a road trip. The route taken in your 20s, with its long horizons and sense of adventure, looks very different from the carefully planned, comfort-focused journey mapped out in your 60s. Financial and property goals are not static; they are dynamic, shifting with major life events and changing priorities. […]
Monthly Real Estate Market Update June 2025
Monthly Real Estate Market Update June 2025 Hello everyone! Thanks for tuning in to Matt’s Stats for June 2025! Let’s start off with comparing June 2025 vs. 2024, where you will notice that total transactions are up across 5 of our 8 focus communities: Midland (+60%), Orillia (+42.8%), New Tecumseth (+ 40%), Georgina (+16%) and […]
How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home
Purchasing your first home is a major milestone—and one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make. While the excitement of owning a place to call home can be motivating, entering the housing market prematurely can lead to financial stress and long-term regret. Understanding what it truly means to be “ready” is key. […]
How Light and Layout Can Make or Break a Home Tour
Introduction: The “Feeling” That Sells a Home Have you ever walked into a house during a showing and just felt an immediate connection? It is a common experience for homebuyers, that indefinable sense that a space just “feels right.” This feeling is not magic; it is the result of a carefully orchestrated presentation. As any […]
