Each person’s downsizing journey is unique, however, there are some common road blocks. Sometimes, just the mere thought of dealing with the physical and emotional toll that moving to a smaller home entails is enough to keep people living in a large home for far too long. Whether you have...
The Numbers Are In
Downsizing Toronto Boomers Are On The Rise As Realtors® who cater to the 50+ demographic, we specialize in aligning real estate choices with the preferred lifestyle that our downsizing clients seek. Contrary to the typical transactional nature of the real estate experience, our clients know that this time of life...
What’s Your Perfect RV?
3 Questions that will narrow down your search INSIDE THE OWASCO SHOWROOM The Transitions Realty team recently toured the Owasco showroom with Brian Heringer as our very engaging and knowledgeable tour guide. We were definitely impressed with what all the models, big and small, had to offer in both style...
RV Lifestyle – Trending Strong in 2021
They say July is like the Saturday of summer. This year, we are embracing the month with perhaps even more enthusiasm than usual. More like Saturday in stereo and Christmas morning combined! After a long and uncertain time spent in lockdown, collectively we are breathing a big sigh of relief...
Living in Place Design Checklist
ROOM BY ROOM HOUSE TOUR As realtors who cater to finding the perfect home for downsizing retirees, we would be remiss if we didn’t dedicate our focus to the changing needs of aging adults and ensuring the livability in their home for years to come. We believe a third-age home...
Your Downsizing Dream Team: The Experts You Need on Your Side For A Smooth Transition
When you start thinking about the transition towards downsizing, creating an early plan for retirement and knowing the right team of professionals to guide you along is key. A real estate brokerage specializing in all areas of downsizing is essential in ensuring a smooth transition. A downsizing dream team that offers...
Decluttering For Downsizing: An Interview With Expert Hellen Buttigieg
We sat down with award-winning professional organizer, life coach and Gemini-nominated HGTV host, Hellen Buttigieg. A bona fide expert in the field, we discussed the all-important decluttering exercise geared to people preparing for their downsizing next chapter. Known for her compassionate yet firm approach, she helps homeowners understand their emotional...
Why This Should Be The Last Christmas in Your Family Home
A few years ago, I was facing a dilemma: Stay with my steady paycheque and a career that spanned two decades even though it wasn’t really serving me anymore, or quit and start a new adventure and the next chapter in my life as a business owner. I’m sure you’ve...
Is My Home Right For Me?
A well-paying, secure job and the dream of a big family home was what drove the housing decisions for many Baby Boomers in the 1980s and 1990s. Wall-to-wall carpet, cozy furniture, a backyard, and space for large family gatherings led to a lifetime of memories. Even though these memories can...
Downsizing While Still Full of Zest
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and seen the reflection of someone much younger than your physical age looking back at you, you’re not alone. Researchers have found that Baby Boomers such as yourself are thinking much ‘younger’ than previous generations of aging adults, and in the process redefining...
Generation Redefinition
If you’re an adult over the age of 55, then you have one thing in common with Tom Hanks, Diane Keaton, Oprah, Bill Gates and Meryl Streep. These five well-known personalities are all part of the Baby Boom generation, an enormous and powerful cohort of aging adults that has challenged...
Now or Never – Downsizing During A Pandemic
If you’ve been reading the news or just talking to your friends and neighbours lately, you might have heard the stories about young urban families packing up their downtown homes and moving to Newmarket, Aurora, Caledon, or even far flung locales like Niagara or Collingwood. Toronto and many other urban...