January 2026

One in Six Tenant Applications are Fake

Posted on Jan 28, 2026


One in Six Tenant Applications in Ontario Are Fake

As the rental market becomes more competitive — and screening becomes more digital — the number of falsified tenant applications in Ontario has quietly climbed. Industry data and landlord reports suggest that roughly one in six tenant applications now contain some type of false, altered, or misleadi...

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Why Boomers are Renting by Choice

Posted on Jan 15, 2026 in Rental


Why Boomers Are Renting by Choice — Not Out of Necessity

For decades, renting in retirement was seen as something people did only if they had to. Ownership was the gold standard — a sign of stability, success, and security. But a growing number of boomers are flipping that narrative. They are selling fully paid-off homes and choosing to rent in thei...

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Downsizing Without Regret

Posted on Jan 01, 2026 in Downsizer


Downsizing Without Regret

Emotional & Financial Mistakes I See Over and Over
Downsizing is rarely just a real estate decision. It is a life decision that involves identity, timing, money, family expectations, aging, freedom, and fear — all at once. Most people don’t regret downsizing itself; they regret how they went about it.

The same emotional and...

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