How to Win on Offer Night in Toronto: Why Buyers Lose and What to Do Instead By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  November 2026  |  7 min read Most Toronto buyers who lose on offer night don't lose on price alone. They lose because they aren't fully committed to the home, their financing isn't confirmed befor

  Selling an Estate Home in Toronto: What Executors Need to Get Right Once It's Listed Short answer: Once an estate home is listed, the executor is still responsible for it. The property must stay safe and presentable; it should be priced correctly from day one; someone must secure it after every sh

How to Start Downsizing Your Home in Toronto By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  August 2026  |  8 min read Starting the downsizing process in Toronto means doing three things in the right order. First, get a clear picture of your financial standing: what your home is worth today, what you owe on it, and the

  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.

Before You Downsize Your Toronto Home: 5 Steps to Get Ready By Jacquie Othen, SRES  |  August 2026  |  8 min read Before a senior's Toronto home goes to market, five steps must be completed in order. You'll need a professional property evaluation to understand what you're holding, a decision about w

  Selling a Parent's Home in Toronto as an Executor: Probate, Valuations and Getting Ready to List Short answer: When a Toronto homeowner passes away, the executor named in the will usually needs a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (probate) from the court before the home can close. Start

  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