Mississauga House Price Report May 2024 – According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, listings were up markedly in April in comparison to last year and last month. Many homeowners are anticipating an increase in demand for ownership housing as we move through the spring. While sales are expected to pick up, many would-be home buyers are likely waiting for the Bank of Canada to actually begin cutting its policy rate before purchasing a home,” said TRREB President Jennifer Pearce. Here are the GTA Results over last month; Freehold Trends in Mississauga Real Estate Click HERE for the Freehol ..read more

As we prepare to delve into the nuances of the current real estate landscape, I wanted to outline the context and key questions we aim to explore. I’m Scott and with a significant number of Baby Boomers entering retirement, many are considering selling their family homes and relocating from major urban centers. Unlike the traditional downsizing narrative, many are looking to resize their living arrangements, seeking new homes that better fit their current needs and lifestyle aspirations. Today I have Angela Higgins REALTOR Royal LePage NRC Realty out of St. Catherine’s.  So given this bac ..read more

Welcome to our blog! Today, we’re excited to introduce Jane Furter, a broker with Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty in Kingston, and John Weber from Royal LePage First Contact Realty, based in Barrie. They’re here to share their insights on a trend that’s gaining momentum among Baby Boomers: smart-sizing. Many are choosing to sell their large family homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and relocate to smaller cities for retirement. While some may still be working, the need for a spacious family home diminishes, making the transition to bungalows, townhomes, or condominiums an attractive optio ..read more

Smart Sizing to Muskoka: Realtor insights for Baby Boomers on the Move – I’m Scott Brubacher Broker with Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Brokerage in Mississauga. Catharine Inniss Salesperson with Johnston & Daniel Rushbrooke Realty, Brokerage, Port Carling, past president of the local real estate association. She lives in Port Carling with her family, where Lake Joseph, Lake Joseph and Muskoka meet. In addition a proud member of the several community boards and Friends of Muskoka Watershed. Discussing with me here today to highlight all the great things surrounding Muskoka. Smart Sizing t ..read more

Smart Sizing to Muskoka: Expert Insights with Realtor Catherine Innis for Baby Boomers on the Move – I’m Scott Brubacher Broker with Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Brokerage in Mississauga. Catharine Innis is with Johnston & Daniel Rushbrooke Realty, Brokerage, Port Carling, past president of the local real estate association. She lives in Port Carling with her family, where Lake Joseph, Lake Joseph and Muskoka meet. In addition a proud member of the several community boards and Friends of Muskoka Watershed. Discussing with me here today to highlight all the great things surrounding Musko ..read more

Mississauga House Price Report February 2024  – Out of the gate, the housing market in Mississauga has seen a vibrant start to the year, with a notable surge in activity for January 2024. Similarly the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has experienced a significant increase in home sales, with a 37% rise compared to the same period last year, accompanied by a 6% increase in new listings. This disparity between sales growth and new listings suggests potential for price appreciation in 2024, as highlighted in the Toronto Real Estate Board’s February Market Watch Report. Additionally, buyers are sh ..read more

  Welcome Fall ! I hope you’ve had an enjoyable summer as much as we have. We spent a few weekends visiting with family and exploring the waterways and communities around Parry Sound. It’s a beautiful small town located 200 km north of Mississauga, nestled on the Sequin River, and the shores of Georgian Bay. Now back at it for many of us. Here is your Mississauga House price Report October 2023. Feel free to reach out if you have any real estate related questions or need my help! Scott Brubacher Broker – Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Brokerage 647.223.0237     GTA Market Snaps ..read more

Moving Forward – Indeed it’s hard to believe June is going by so fast and summer is just around the corner. So far this year real estate sales picked momentum in the GTA, from the lackluster days of January. At that time there was a lot of uncertainty in the Mississauga Real Estate market. Namely, housing affordability, anticipation of further rate hikes, the war in Ukraine, and higher cost of living due to inflation in both Mississauga and the GTA. Mississauga House Price Report by Scott Brubacher June 2023 Since then, buyers have come back into the market. The one thing holding back more sal ..read more

It’s Scott here! I’m part of the Royal LePage network of top REALTORS® and have been since 2005. This network includes 22,000 REALTORS® and 700 offices across Canada. I’ve visited many regions outside the GTA. Moreover,  from Niagara to South Georgian Bay and beyond, I’ve interviewed hundreds of local real estate agents to weed out the bad from the good. I now work closely with a select sphere of award-winning real estate agents outside my area. When I refer an agent, I want to ensure my clients work with only the best! It’s The Value of a Referral by Scott Brubacher Broker Take the guess ..read more

What to do with all my stuff with Boomers on the Move (Spring 2023) – Joan Ulrich, transition specialist and senior move manager of TLC Moving Solutions works with seniors as they transition into a senior living environment. Joan works with seniors and helps them decide what to keep and what to let go of based on their space (though that’s only a part of the services she provides). Take it away Joan! “As Scott was saying, we are a move management company, but we specialize in seniors. We do everything from right sizing, to packing, to moving, and unpacking/set up on the same day of t ..read more