Michael Murphy - RE/MAX Ultimate

I've helped my own parents downsize, and I know how emotional it can be to leave a home full of decades of memories.

If you're thinking about raising it with your own parents, start by asking how they're managing, not whether they should sell. Let them set the pace, and bring in help when they're ready.

Swipe through for how to start, how to work through each stage, and who to call and when. With Thanksgiving coming up, it may be a good time to plant the seed.

General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

September in the east end: Leslieville and the Beaches sold well ahead of the city's pace, while the Danforth was much more in line with the city overall.

Swipe for average prices, units sold and days on market in each district.

Thinking about a move this fall? Message me and we'll look at what it means for your street.

General information. Source: TRREB Market Watch.

Outgrowing your house? Start with what's actually wrong, not what it costs.

Swipe through for what to check on both sides.

General information, not financial or legal advice.

GOOD QUESTION.

A strong offer starts with a deposit that's ready to go, so make sure your finances are available and accessible before you start looking.

Swipe for how much it is, when it's due, and what happens if the deal doesn't go ahead. Got a question you'd like answered? Send it to me.

General information, not legal advice.

The fall walk-through: six jobs to do around the house before the first hard freeze. One of them is a new Ontario rule this year.

Swipe through, and message me if you have questions about your home.

Buy first or sell first? It's one of the most common questions I hear from people moving up, and the truth is both can work.

The real question is where you'd rather carry the risk: owning two homes for a while, or needing somewhere to live in between. Swipe through for the pros and cons, ways to bridge the gap, and how to decide what's best for you.

Mortgage renewal coming up? Don't just sign the letter your lender sends.

Six things to work through first. Swipe through, and message me if a move might be part of the plan.

General information, not financial advice.

Your offer is accepted. Is it conditional or firm? The answer changes what you're committed to, and what happens if something goes sideways.

Swipe through for the three most common conditions, and message me if you want to talk through your options.

General information, not legal advice.

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