Is Toronto Worth It? The Honest Pros and Cons of Living Here By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  June 2026  |  8 min read Toronto is one of the most livable cities in North America, but it comes with real trade-offs that anyone relocating here should understand before they arrive. The pros are genuine: a d

  How to Downsize When You're Over 65: What's Different About Senior Downsizing in Toronto By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  May 2026  |  9 min read Downsizing after 65 involves a set of considerations that simply don't apply to a typical home sale: the potential need for a power of attorney or estate plan

  Why Millennials and Gen Z Feel Locked Out of Toronto Real Estate (And What Parents Can Do) By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  May 2025  |  9 min read The three barriers keeping Millennials and Gen Z out of Toronto real estate are the down payment, carrying costs, and location trade-offs. Rental rates have

  Moving to Toronto? Here's What You Need to Know First By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  April 2026  |  10 min read Moving to Toronto requires more preparation than most people expect. The key decisions about which neighbourhood to land in, which school district serves your family, how to handle the commu

How Much Does It Cost to Downsize in Toronto? Every Fee, Tax, and Hidden Charge By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  June 2026  |  11 min read Downsizing in Toronto involves costs on both sides of the transaction. Sellers typically pay real estate commission of 5% of the sale price plus 13% HST, though the ra

  When Is the Right Time to Downsize as a Senior in Toronto? By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  May 2026  |  7 min read The right time to downsize as a senior in Toronto is when your current home no longer fits your life, not when circumstances force the decision. For most homeowners, the clearest signals a

  --> The Three Stages of Downsizing in Toronto: A Practical Guide for Every Life Stage By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  May 2026  |  8 min read Downsizing in Toronto is not a single decision point. It unfolds across three distinct life stages, each with different priorities, timelines, and housing needs.

The Best Toronto Neighbourhoods for Downsizing in 2026 By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  April 2026  |  10 min read The best Toronto neighbourhoods for downsizing in 2026 depend on what you're trading your current home for: walkability, a quieter pace, lower maintenance, proximity to healthcare, or simply

    Jacquie Othen, SRES|April 14, 2026|9 min read The short version: Downsizing in Toronto is a 10-step process that starts long before you call a real estate agent. It begins with getting clear on what you actually need, works through decluttering, sorting, planning your move logistics, and managin

        Toronto Downsizing Guide Bungalow, Condo Townhome, or Condo: The 3 Types of Homes Toronto Downsizers Choose From By Jacquie Othen, SRES Othen Group — Toronto Real Estate The short answer: When downsizing in Toronto, most people move into one of three home types: a smaller freehold home or bu