Toronto Right-Sizing: Moving to the Home That Fits Your Life Now
Less maintenance. Better location. Single-level living. Walking distance to what you actually need. Most Toronto right-sizers are sitting on $500,000 to $1.5M in home equity tied up in a home that's larger than they need. Right-sizing isn't about losing something — it's about converting that equity into a home and a lifestyle that actually fits who you are now. Jacquie Othen, SRES, has been doing exactly this with Toronto homeowners since 2010.
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What is right-sizing a home, and how is it different from downsizing?
Right-sizing in Toronto means transitioning to a home that fits your current life stage, focusing on convenience, lower maintenance, and the right location rather than simply reducing space. Unlike downsizing, which focuses on reducing, right-sizing focuses on finding the right amount of space, the right location, and the right lifestyle. It might mean moving from a 4-bedroom house in the suburbs to a 2-bedroom condo near transit. It might mean trading a large backyard for a building with a gym and concierge. It might mean choosing a home with no stairs, no lawn, and no snow to shovel. You gain time, freedom, and equity in the process.
The difference between right-sizing and downsizing is how you think about the move. Downsizing sounds like giving something up. Right-sizing sounds like getting something better. And for most people who make this move, that's exactly what happens. They stop maintaining a house built for raising kids and start living in a space designed for how they actually want to live now.
Right-sizing reframes the conversation around gaining convenience and freedom rather than losing space. The clients who do best with this move are the ones who focus on what they're gaining, not what they're giving up.
"The clients who do best with right-sizing are the ones who focus on what they're gaining, not what they're giving up. They see the move as an upgrade in lifestyle even if it's a reduction in square footage." Jacquie Othen, SRES · Othen Group, Toronto
When should you right-size your home?
Most people know it's time to right-size long before they actually do it. They're spending weekends on maintenance instead of doing things they enjoy. They're heating and cooling rooms they never use. The house that made sense when they had kids at home no longer does.
The right time to right-size is when your home is working against you rather than for you. Common signals: you're using fewer than half your rooms regularly, maintenance is eating weekends you'd rather spend differently, stairs or an aging property are raising safety concerns, or you've realized that the equity sitting in your house could dramatically improve your quality of life. Most of our clients tell us they waited a year or two longer than they should have. The right-sizing process with Othen Group typically takes 60 to 90 days from the first conversation to closing, which is shorter than most people expect.
Signs It's Time to Right-Size
- The house feels too big, and you're only using a few rooms
- You're spending weekends on maintenance instead of activities you enjoy
- Stairs are becoming difficult, or you're worried about mobility in the future
- You want to be closer to transit, shops, restaurants, and amenities
- Heating and cooling costs feel excessive for the space you actually use
- You're ready for condo living with amenities and less daily responsibility
- The neighbourhood has changed and doesn't fit your lifestyle anymore
- You want to free up equity for travel, retirement, or other priorities
What You Gain When You Right-Size
- Lower maintenance: no lawn care, snow removal, or exterior upkeep in condos
- Reduced utility costs for heating and cooling a smaller, right-sized space
- Better location closer to transit, shops, restaurants, and services
- Single-level living without stairs or mobility concerns
- Building amenities like gyms, pools, a concierge, and party rooms
- Freed-up equity for travel, hobbies, or a more comfortable retirement
- Less time on home maintenance and more time for what you actually enjoy
- Improved quality of life by eliminating what you no longer need
What does the right-sizing process look like, and how long does it take in Toronto?
Right-sizing works best when you have a clear plan and realistic expectations. The process isn't just about finding a smaller place. It's about understanding what you're moving toward and how to make the transition as straightforward as possible.
As of March 2026, a Toronto right-sizing move with Othen Group typically takes 60 to 90 days from first consultation to closing, faster than most clients expect. The four-step process: clarify what you want your next home to provide, find the right home first (before listing), prepare and sell your current property with free professional staging through Kelly Allan Design, then coordinate the move with partners who specialize in right-sizing transitions. The process is designed so clients are never in a rush to accept an offer they're not happy with.
Step 1: Clarify Your Goals
We start by understanding why you're considering a move and what you want your next home to provide. Location? Amenities? Less maintenance? Single-level living? Walking distance to transit? Once we know what matters most, we can find homes that actually deliver on those priorities, not just smaller ones.
Step 2: Find the Right Home First
Most people think they need to sell first. But if you're right-sizing, it often makes more sense to find your next home first. This lets you move on your timeline, not the market's timeline. You avoid rushed decisions, and you know exactly where you're going before you list your current home.
Step 3: Prepare and Sell Your Current Home
Once you know where you're moving, we prepare your current home for sale. Decluttering, staging through Kelly Allan Design at no extra cost, repairs, and a pricing strategy built around the current market. Because you've already found your next place, you're not under pressure to accept the first offer.
Step 4: Coordinate the Move
We coordinate movers, cleaners, and any other services you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. Moving from a house to a condo means figuring out what fits in your new space. We work with partners who specialize in exactly this kind of move, so you're not figuring it out alone.
Right-sizing is about moving toward the lifestyle you want, not just reducing square footage.
Where do people right-size to in Toronto?
The right neighbourhood for your right-sizing move depends entirely on what you're looking for. Walkability, transit access, community feel, amenities, and housing type all factor in differently for every client. Here are the neighbourhoods we recommend most often.
Yonge & Eglinton
Walk Score 97/100. Subway and LRT, condos with a wide range of price points, grocery, pharmacy, medical, and restaurants, all within walking distance. The top choice for anyone who wants to eliminate car dependency completely.
Explore Yonge & Eglinton →Summerhill
Walk Score 87–95/100. Heritage charm, subway access, quieter than a major intersection. Condos with concierge services, Summerhill Market, and genuinely neighbourhood-feeling streets. Good for people who want midtown walkability without the bustle.
Explore Summerhill →Leaside
Walk Score 85/100. Strong community identity, excellent parks, and good walkability to local shops and services. Eglinton LRT adds transit options. Popular with people who want a quieter neighbourhood pace and real community character.
Explore Leaside →Don Mills
Walk Score 85–86/100. Ontario Line access opened in February 2026. CF Shops at Don Mills for walkable retail and dining. Good value compared to central midtown, with a mix of condos, townhomes, and bungalows for right-sizers who want more space.
Explore Don Mills →Lawrence Park
For right-sizers who want to stay in a house but move to a quieter, more manageable property. Excellent medical services along Lawrence Avenue, strong transit, and one of Toronto's most established residential neighbourhoods.
Explore Lawrence Park →The Beaches
Waterfront location, the boardwalk, Queen Street community vibe. Walk Score 95/100. Condos and townhomes with genuine neighbourhood character. A strong lifestyle choice for people who want to trade maintenance for a home they actually want to be in.
Explore The Beaches →Find out what your home is worth — and what you could move into.
A free home valuation from Othen Group is the starting point for your right-sizing math. Once you know your number, the whole move becomes much clearer.
Get My Free Home ValuationWhat does right-sizing actually look like: the good and the harder parts?
Right-sizing isn't for everyone, and it isn't always easy. Going in with realistic expectations about both sides makes the transition far smoother.
Right-sizing works best when you're moving toward something: a location you want to be in, a lifestyle you want to have, a home that fits how you actually live now. The clients who struggle are usually the ones who feel pushed out rather than pulled forward. The practical challenges are real: sorting through decades of belongings, adjusting to a smaller footprint, and learning to live in a condo. The gains are equally real: eliminated maintenance, freed equity, better location, and time back. The honest question to ask is whether you're excited about what comes next.
What Makes Right-Sizing Work
- You're clear about what you want your next home to provide: location, amenities, and less maintenance
- You're excited about the lifestyle change, not just tolerating it
- You're realistic about what fits in a smaller space and ready to let go of what doesn't
- You understand that condo living means fees, rules, and shared spaces
- You're moving toward something better, not just away from your current home
What Makes Right-Sizing Hard
- Letting go of belongings and decades of accumulated items
- Adjusting to less storage and smaller rooms than you're used to
- Leaving a neighbourhood where you've built years of community
- Learning to live with condo rules and shared decision-making
- Accepting that your next home won't have everything your current home has. That's fine.
What do clients say about right-sizing with Othen Group?
With more than 90 five-star Google reviews, clients consistently point to the same things: clear guidance, smooth coordination, and results that were better than expected.
Like Family, Not Just a Realtor
"Jacquie and her team of professionals are in my opinion the best in Toronto. She sold my home in a timely fashion and supported me throughout the whole process, throughout by going above and beyond and relating to me as if she was my own daughter."
Google Review · Toronto
Trust That's Hard to Find
"She emanates a sense of trustworthiness that makes you feel very secure during what is a very involved process. Jacquie is a true professional in every sense of the word, and puts her clients' interests far above her own."
Google Review · Toronto
Guided Through a Stressful Process
"Jacquie and her team are awesome and they patiently guided us through this stressful transaction. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jacquie to any of my friends and family."
Google Review · Toronto
Sold Quickly, Above Asking
"With their help, our house sold almost immediately, for a little over asking. The whole team was very responsive and professional the whole way through. We can't thank them enough!"
Google Review · Toronto
90+ Toronto homeowners have trusted Othen Group with their most important moves. Find out if we're the right fit for your right-sizing transition.
Book My Free Right-Sizing AssessmentHow do you choose a real estate agent for a right-sizing move in Toronto?
Not every Toronto agent is equipped for a right-sizing move. It involves two transactions, often with overlapping timelines, vendor coordination, and a client who's going through a significant life change. Here's what to look for.
Right-sizing differs from a standard home sale in that it involves two simultaneous transactions, a life-stage change, and a client who needs a clear sequence, not just a listing agent. The best Toronto right-sizing agents have handled multiple house-to-condo transactions in target neighbourhoods, including professional staging at no charge, have vendor relationships for sorting and move coordination, and can structure offers to manage the overlap between selling and buying. Jacquie Othen, SRES-certified and based in Toronto's midtown and east end, has guided clients through right-sizing transitions since 2010. As of March 2026, Othen Group holds a 5.0 Google rating across 90+ verified reviews and is one of the few Toronto teams whose right-sizing practice includes free professional staging through Kelly Allan Design, a dedicated move-management partnership with Downsizing Divas, and neighbourhood-specific expertise in the areas where most right-sizers are moving.
Questions to ask any agent before you commit
- How many house-to-condo transactions have you handled in the past 12 months?
- Do you have direct relationships with buildings in the neighbourhoods I'm considering?
- Is professional staging included in your listing fee, or is that extra?
- How do you handle the timing between the sale and purchase? What protections are built into the offer structure?
- Do you have a partner to help with sorting, packing, and downsizing the contents of my current home?
- What's your approach if the market moves between the time I buy and the time I sell?
The first call with Othen Group is free and comes with no obligation. Jacquie Othen will talk through your situation, which neighbourhoods make sense, and what the right sequence of steps looks like. Most clients leave that conversation with a much clearer picture of what right-sizing would actually cost, how long it takes, and what they'd be moving into.
Othen Group works primarily in Leaside, Lawrence Park, Don Mills, Yonge & Eglinton, Willowdale, and the surrounding midtown and north Toronto. In those areas, Jacquie Othen knows the buildings, their rules, the price points, and the market well enough to give clients a real picture, not a generic one.
Othen Group is registered with TRREB and regulated by RECO. Jacquie Othen has been guiding Toronto homeowners through right-sizing transitions since 2010, helping clients move from the home they've outgrown into the home that fits their life now.
What do Toronto right-sizers most want to know before making the move?
What is right-sizing a home?
Right-sizing is moving to a home that better fits your current lifestyle and needs. Unlike downsizing (which focuses on reducing square footage), right-sizing focuses on finding the right amount of space, the right location, and the right lifestyle fit. It's about improving your quality of life, not reducing it. Many people who right-size end up happier in a smaller home because it's exactly what they actually need.
What's the difference between right-sizing and downsizing?
Right-sizing focuses on finding a home that fits your life now, while downsizing focuses on reducing the size of your home. Right-sizing is framed around improving lifestyle, gaining convenience, and achieving freedom. Downsizing often carries a sense of loss or compromise. For many Toronto clients, the distinction matters. They're not giving something up; they're trading a home built for a different life stage for one built for this one.
Should I sell my house first or find my new home first?
For right-sizing, it often makes sense to find your next home first. This lets you move on your timeline rather than the market's, avoid rushed decisions, and know exactly where you're going before listing. We can structure offers with sale contingencies to protect you during the overlap. The right order depends on market conditions and your financial situation. We'll walk through both options with you.
How much will I save by right-sizing?
Savings vary by property, but most people see lower utility costs, reduced maintenance expenses, elimination of lawn care and snow removal costs, and (depending on the new home) lower property taxes. Condo fees replace some of those costs, but many people find the net financial difference and the eliminated time burden both meaningful. Freed-up equity from selling a larger Toronto home is often a significant additional factor.
What if I regret moving to a smaller home?
That's exactly why we focus on finding the right home first, not just a smaller one. We encourage clients to visit multiple buildings, spend time in the neighbourhood at different times of day, talk to residents, and understand condo rules before committing. Most regrets stem from rushing the decision or choosing based solely on price. The goal is a home you're genuinely excited about, not one you're settling for.
Do I need to get rid of all my furniture?
Not all of it, but some of it. We help you measure your new space and figure out what works before the move, not after. Many clients keep their favourite pieces and sell or donate the ones that don't fit. We work with movers and organizers who specialize in right-sizing transitions, so you have proper support for sorting through what stays and what goes.
How much does it cost to sell a house and buy a condo in Toronto?
On the seller's side: agent commission (typically 3.5–5% of sale price plus HST), legal fees ($2,000–$3,500), and any mortgage discharge fees if applicable. On the buy side: both Ontario and the City of Toronto land transfer taxes apply to most right-sizers (first-time buyers get rebates, but most right-sizers do not), plus legal fees for the purchase. As of March 2026, many Toronto right-sizers sell a detached home and purchase a condo outright, eliminating mortgage costs entirely and simplifying the transaction. Call us to walk through the numbers for your specific situation.
What are the property tax implications of right-sizing in Toronto?
Moving to a less expensive property in Toronto will generally reduce your annual property tax, since tax is calculated as a percentage of your property's assessed value (MPAC assessment). As of March 2026, Toronto's residential property tax rate is approximately 0.63% of assessed value. The principal residence exemption means there's no capital gains tax on the sale of your primary home. If you're a senior, the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (up to $500/year) may apply while you still own your current home. We recommend speaking with a tax professional before finalizing your timing.
Can I use the equity from my house to buy a condo outright in Toronto?
Yes, and for many Toronto right-sizers, this is exactly what happens. A long-held detached home worth $1.2–2M+ can often fund the purchase of a $600K–$900K condo without a mortgage, leaving meaningful equity freed up for retirement, travel, or investments. The key timing question is whether to buy first or sell first. Buying first means carrying two properties briefly, while selling first means you'll need somewhere to live during the gap. We work through the right sequence for your specific financial situation during the initial consultation.
What are the pros and cons of a house to townhouse move in Toronto?
A freehold townhouse sits between a detached house and a condo: more space than most condos, often no monthly condo fees (freehold), and some outdoor space. The tradeoffs: you still manage your own exterior maintenance (snow, lawn), there are usually stairs, and some townhomes have narrow layouts that don't suit every lifestyle. Condominium townhouses have fees but include exterior maintenance. For right-sizers who want more space than a condo but less responsibility than a house, a well-located freehold townhouse in a neighbourhood like Leaside or Lawrence Park can be the right answer.
How do I find out what my Toronto home is worth before right-sizing?
The most accurate way to estimate your home's value before right-sizing is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from a local agent, not an online estimate, which can be off by 10–20% in Toronto's nuanced neighbourhood markets. Othen Group provides a free, no-obligation CMA that looks at comparable recent sales in your specific street area, your home's condition, and current buyer demand. This number is the foundation of your right-sizing math: once you know what your home will sell for, you can calculate what you'll net after costs and what you can afford to buy next. Call 416-486-8282 to book a free home valuation.
Where can I sell furniture and belongings when right-sizing in Toronto?
Toronto has several good options for selling furniture and household items when right-sizing. Online: Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji are the fastest for local pickup. Consignment: companies like Reuse-A-Shoe, HOAS, and local consignment shops take curated furniture pieces. Auction houses handle higher-value antiques and art. Donation: Habitat for Humanity ReStores accepts large furniture and will arrange free pickup. For a full sort-and-sell service, Downsizing Divas specializes in Toronto right-sizing moves and can handle the entire process of assessing, pricing, and moving items out. Othen Group clients receive a referral directly to their team.
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Right-sizing is finding the home that fits your life now, not the one you think you should have
Right-sizing in Toronto means transitioning to a home that fits your current life stage — focusing on convenience, lower maintenance, and optimal location rather than just reducing space. It often involves moving from a large detached house to a condo or bungalow to free up equity and gain lifestyle flexibility. Unlike downsizing (which focuses on reducing), right-sizing focuses on finding the right amount of space, the right location, and the right lifestyle. It might mean moving from a 4-bedroom house in the suburbs to a 2-bedroom condo near transit. It might mean trading a big backyard for a building with a gym and concierge. It might mean choosing a home with no stairs, no lawn, and no snow to shovel.
The difference between right-sizing and downsizing is how you think about the move. Downsizing sounds like giving something up. Right-sizing sounds like getting something better. And honestly, for most people who make this move, that's exactly what happens. They gain time, freedom, convenience, and a lifestyle that actually fits their current priorities. They stop maintaining a house built for raising kids and start living in a space designed for how they want to live now.
Right-sizing reframes the conversation around gaining convenience and freedom rather than losing space. The clients who do best with this move are the ones who focus on what they're gaining, not what they're giving up.
"The clients who do best with right-sizing are the ones who focus on what they're gaining, not what they're giving up. They see the move as an upgrade in lifestyle even if it's a reduction in square footage."
— Jacquie Othen, Othen GroupWhen should you right-size your home?
Most people know it's time to right-size long before they actually do it. They're spending weekends on maintenance instead of doing things they enjoy. They're heating and cooling rooms they never use. The house that made sense when they had kids at home doesn't make sense anymore.
Signs It's Time to Right-Size
- The house feels too big and you're only using a few rooms
- You're spending weekends on maintenance instead of activities you enjoy
- Stairs are becoming difficult or you're worried about mobility in the future
- You want to be closer to transit, shops, restaurants, and amenities
- Heating and cooling costs feel excessive for the space you actually use
- You're ready for condo living with amenities and less responsibility
- The neighborhood has changed and doesn't fit your lifestyle anymore
- You want to free up equity for travel, retirement, or other priorities
What You Gain When You Right-Size
- Lower maintenance — no lawn care, snow removal, or exterior upkeep in condos
- Reduced utility costs for heating and cooling smaller spaces
- Better location closer to transit, shops, restaurants, and services
- Single-level living without stairs
- Building amenities like gyms, pools, concierge, and party rooms
- Freeing up equity for travel, hobbies, or retirement
- Less time on home maintenance and more time for what you enjoy
- Improved quality of life by eliminating what you don't need
The right-sizing process — what to expect when you work with us
Right-sizing works best when you have a clear plan and realistic expectations. The process isn't just about finding a smaller place. It's about understanding what you're moving toward, what you need in your next home, and how to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Step 1: Clarify Your Goals
We start by understanding why you're considering a move and what you want your next home to provide. Location? Amenities? Less maintenance? Single-level living? Walking distance to transit? Once we know what matters most, we can find homes that actually deliver on those priorities.
Step 2: Find the Right Home First
Most people think they need to sell first. But if you're right-sizing, it often makes more sense to find your next home first. This lets you move on your timeline, not the market's timeline. You avoid rushed decisions and you know exactly where you're going before you list your current home.
Step 3: Prepare Your Current Home
Once you know where you're moving, we prepare your current home for sale. This includes decluttering, staging, repairs, and pricing strategy. Because you've already found your next place, you're not under pressure to accept the first offer. You can wait for the right buyer at the right price.
Step 4: Coordinate the Move
We coordinate movers, cleaners, and any services you need to make the transition smooth. If you're moving from a house to a condo, we help you figure out what fits in your new space and what doesn't. We work with partners who specialize in downsizing and right-sizing moves so you're not figuring this out alone.
Right-sizing is about moving toward the lifestyle you want, not just reducing space.
Where do people right-size to in Toronto?
The neighbourhoods people choose when right-sizing depend on what they're looking for. Some want urban convenience with walkability and transit. Others want quieter residential areas with parks and community feel. Here are the neighbourhoods we recommend most often for right-sizing moves.
Yonge & Eglinton
Walk Score 97/100. Subway and LRT, condos with a wide range of price points, grocery, pharmacy, medical, and restaurants all within walking distance. The top choice for anyone who wants to eliminate car dependency completely.
Summerhill
Walk Score 87–95/100. Heritage charm, subway access, quieter than a major intersection. Condos with valet service, Summerhill Market, and genuinely neighbourhood-feeling streets. Good for people who want midtown walkability without the bustle.
Leaside
Walk Score 85/100. Strong community identity, excellent parks, good walkability to local shops and services. Eglinton LRT adds transit options. Popular with people who want a quieter neighbourhood pace and community character.
Don Mills
Walk Score 85–86/100. Ontario Line access opened February 2026. CF Shops at Don Mills for walkable retail and dining. Good value compared to central midtown, with a mix of condos, townhomes, and bungalows.
Lawrence Park
For right-sizers who want to stay in a house but on a quieter, more manageable property. Excellent medical services along Lawrence Avenue, strong transit, and one of Toronto's most established residential neighbourhoods.
The Beaches
Waterfront location, boardwalk, Queen Street community vibe. Walk Score 95/100. Condos and townhomes. Strong lifestyle choice for people who want to trade maintenance for a neighbourhood with genuine character.
What right-sizing actually looks like — the good and the hard parts
Right-sizing isn't for everyone, and it's not always easy. Here's what to expect.
What Makes Right-Sizing Work
- You're clear about what you want your next home to provide — location, amenities, less maintenance
- You're excited about the lifestyle change, not just tolerating it
- You're realistic about what fits in a smaller space and ready to let go of what doesn't
- You understand that condo living means fees, rules, and shared spaces
- You're moving toward something better, not just away from your current home
What Makes Right-Sizing Hard
- Letting go of belongings and decades of accumulated stuff
- Adjusting to less storage and smaller rooms
- Leaving a neighbourhood where you've lived for years
- Learning to live with condo rules and shared decision-making
- Accepting that your next home won't have everything your current home has
Results that speak for themselves
With more than 90 five-star Google reviews, clients consistently point to the same things: clear guidance, smooth coordination, and results that were better than expected.
Like Family, Not Just a Realtor
"Jacquie and her team of professionals are in my opinion the best in Toronto. She sold my home in a timely fashion and supported me through out the whole process — every step of the way by going above and beyond and relating to me as if she was my own daughter."
Google Review, Toronto
Trust That's Hard to Find
"She emanates a sense of trustworthiness that makes you feel very secure during what is without a doubt a very involved process. Jacquie is a true professional in every sense of the word, and puts her clients interests far above her own."
Google Review, Toronto
Guided Through a Stressful Process
"Jacquie and her team are awesome and they patiently guided us through this stressful transaction. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jacquie to any of my friends and family."
Google Review, Toronto
Sold Quickly, Above Asking
"With their help, our house sold almost immediately, for a little over asking. The whole team was incredibly responsive and professional from start to finish. We can't thank them enough!"
Google Review, Toronto
Common Questions About Right-Sizing
What is right-sizing a home?
Right-sizing is moving to a home that better fits your current lifestyle and needs. Unlike downsizing (which focuses on reducing), right-sizing focuses on finding the right amount of space, the right location, and the right lifestyle. It's about improving your quality of life, not reducing it.
What's the difference between right-sizing and downsizing?
Right-sizing focuses on finding the home that fits your life now, while downsizing focuses on reducing size. Right-sizing is about lifestyle improvement. Downsizing often carries negative connotations of loss or compromise. Right-sizing reframes the conversation around gaining convenience and freedom rather than losing space.
Should I sell my house first or find my new home first?
For right-sizing, it often makes sense to find your next home first. This lets you move on your timeline, avoid rushed decisions, and know exactly where you're going before you list. We can structure offers with sale contingencies to protect you.
How much will I save by right-sizing?
Savings vary, but most people see lower utility costs, reduced property taxes depending on the new home, elimination of lawn care and snow removal costs, and lower maintenance expenses. Condo fees replace some of these costs, but many find the net savings and convenience worth it.
What if I regret moving to a smaller home?
That's why we focus on finding the right home first. Visit multiple buildings, spend time in the neighbourhood, talk to residents, understand the condo rules. Most regrets come from rushing the decision or choosing based on price alone rather than lifestyle fit.
Do I need to get rid of all my furniture?
Not all of it, but some of it. We help you measure your new space and figure out what fits. Many clients keep their favourite pieces and sell or donate what doesn't work. We work with movers and organizers who specialize in right-sizing transitions.
Ready to Talk About Right-Sizing Your Home?
A 30-minute conversation gives you clarity on what right-sizing would look like for your situation, which neighbourhoods fit your priorities, and what your next steps should be. No pressure, no commitment.
Or email: jacquie@othengroup.com