Navigating Toronto’s real estate market can be challenging, especially when seeking a detached home with transit access on a budget. This Globe and Mail article highlights one couple’s journey to find their perfect home in the city. After moving back to Toronto in 2023 and initially renting, Peter and Jennifer McGillivray decided to jump back into the market in early 2025, armed with a $1 million budget and a clear vision: a detached home near transit, close to amenities, and spacious enough for their lifestyle. Their search, guided by real estate agent Michael Wacholtz, led them through various options, from a semi-detached near Davenport and Bathurst to detached houses near St. Clair and Eglinton and Oakwood and St. Clair. Ultimately, they stretched their budget slightly to secure a renovated detached home near Oakwood and St. Clair for $1,025,000. Read the full story on the Globe and Mail to learn more about their experience and the compromises they made along the way.
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