Home Size vs. Layout: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
The search for a new home often starts with numbers – bedrooms, bathrooms, and, most prominently, square footage. It is a common scenario: hearing someone boast about the massive size of their new property, or feeling an unspoken pressure to “upsize” with each move. Society has a tendency to equate larger homes with greater success, […]
How Walkability Affects Property Value
When buying a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the number of bedrooms or the condition of the kitchen. But savvy buyers and sellers know that value isn’t just within the four walls of a house—it’s also in what’s right outside. Walkability, or how easy it is to get around a neighbourhood on […]
Tiny Homes, Big Appeal: Are They Worth the Hype?
Over the past decade, tiny homes have gone from a fringe movement to a major talking point in the world of real estate. You’ve probably seen them on HGTV, scrolled past them on Instagram, or heard about someone downsizing to live a simpler life. But as with any trend, it’s worth asking: is this lifestyle […]
Monthly Real Estate Market Update March 2025
Monthly Real Estate Market Update March 2025 Hello everyone! Thanks for tuning in to Matt’s Stats for March 2025! Looking at the year-over-year graph for March 2025 vs. 2024, you will notice that transactions are down across almost all of our focus communities. Bradford West Gwillimbury (+2.9%) is the lone region to post an increase […]
What Empty Nesters Should Consider When Downsizing
When the kids have grown up and moved out, many parents find themselves looking around a house that suddenly feels a lot bigger—and a lot emptier. That’s when the thought of downsizing often takes root. Trading in the family home for something smaller, simpler, and easier to manage can be a very appealing next step. […]
