Empty nesters, retirees, and Markham homeowners whose needs have changed know that the next move isn’t always about going smaller. Sometimes it’s about going smarter, finding a home that fits your life right now, not the life you had ten years ago.

Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani are REALTORS®️ in Markham, Ontario who specialize in helping homeowners rightsize, selling their current home and purchasing a property in Markham or the surrounding area that fits their current lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and long-term goals.

What Is Rightsizing? And Why It's Different from Downsizing

“Downsizing” implies going smaller, fewer square feet, fewer bedrooms. But many Markham homeowners who are rightsizing aren’t necessarily looking for a smaller home. They’re looking for the right home.

• It might mean trading a large two-storey home in Berczy Village for a well-appointed bungalow in a walkable Markham neighbourhood.

• Moving from a detached home with a large lot to a luxury condominium townhome in Unionville with less exterior maintenance and more time for travel and leisure.

• Or even upsizing into a one-storey home that eliminates stairs and prioritizes accessibility.

Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani help Markham homeowners identify what “right” actually means for them — and then find the property that delivers it.

The Rightsizing Journey in Markham: Selling and Buying

Most rightsizing clients in Markham are selling a home they’ve owned for many years, often a home that has appreciated significantly in value. That means the financial stakes are high on both ends of the transaction. Pricing the current home correctly, maximizing the sale price, and purchasing the right next property at a fair price all require careful planning.

Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani help rightsizing clients in Markham:

• Obtain an accurate, current market valuation of their existing home.

• Understand their net proceeds after the sale and how those funds translate into purchasing power for their next home.

• Identify the ideal property type for their rightsized lifestyle, whether that’s a bungalow, a condo townhome, an adult lifestyle community, or a lower-maintenance detached home in a different Markham neighbourhood.

• Negotiate the purchase of the new property and coordinate closing dates to reduce the stress of transition.

Popular Rightsizing Property Options in Markham, Ontario

Markham offers a wide range of housing options well-suited to rightsizing buyers, including:

• Condominium townhomes and stacked townhomes in established Markham communities with low-maintenance living.

• Bungalows in mature Markham neighbourhoods offering single-floor living.

• Active adult communities in and around Markham with amenity-rich living and neighbours at a similar life stage.

• Luxury condominiums in Unionville and central Markham for buyers who want to trade lot maintenance for a premium lifestyle.

Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani know Markham’s housing inventory in depth and can match rightsizing buyers with properties that align precisely with their current priorities.

Ready to Rightsize in Markham?

If you’re a Markham homeowner considering a move that better fits your life today, contact Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani at Kaizen Real Estate.

📞 Call 647-370-8885
📧 Email [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.kaizenrealestate.ca or www.livinginmarkham.ca to learn more.