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...
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...
Retiring With Cash Instead of Bricks
Posted on Dec 04, 2025 in Downsizer
Retiring With Cash Instead of Bricks
The Psychology of Liquidating The House
For generations, the family home was treated as the ultimate nest egg — a physical, familiar form of wealth that would “take care of you” in retirement or be passed to children later. But a growing number of Canadians, particularly boomers, are choosing to sell earlier and c...
For generations, the family home was treated as the ultimate nest egg — a physical, familiar form of wealth that would “take care of you” in retirement or be passed to children later. But a growing number of Canadians, particularly boomers, are choosing to sell earlier and c...
Housing Options for Canada's Aging Population
Posted on Mar 18, 2025 in Downsizer
Housing Options for Canada’s Aging Population: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families
As Canada’s population ages, the landscape of senior living is evolving. Today’s 65+ generation is healthier, more active, and financially independent compared to previous generations. Many are still employed, engaged in their communities, and looking for housing o...
Retirement Communities Within 1 Hour of GTA
Posted on Jan 26, 2024 in Downsizer
Retirement Communities Within 1 Hour of the GTA
The following is a list of 50-year-plus retirement communities within an hour of the GTA.
Port Perry:
Freehold Detach Bungalows
Purchase Price starting $900,000
$600 fee per year for common areas and community centre
https://www.geranium.com/courts-of-canterbury/
New Tecumseth:
Adult Lifestyle Land Lease D...
Freehold Detach Bungalows
Purchase Price starting $900,000
$600 fee per year for common areas and community centre
https://www.geranium.com/courts-of-canterbury/
New Tecumseth:
Adult Lifestyle Land Lease D...
