You can easily connect with our team by filling out the contact form on this page, emailing us directly at [email protected], or calling our toll-free line at 1-877-352-4378. We can arrange private tours, provide detailed community brochures, and coordinate showings for active MLS listings in your preferred regions. We recommend booking an initial telephone consultation to discuss your location preferences, budget, and desired home style before scheduling in-person visits.

Kevin Flaherty provides comprehensive, independent buyer representation tailored specifically to active adults and downsizers. Our services include objective evaluations of different communities, detailed comparisons of ownership models, analysis of monthly site fees and association rules, and negotiations for both resale and new construction properties. Best of all, our buyer representation services are provided at no cost to you, as our brokerage fees are typically covered by the seller or developer, ensuring you receive professional, unbiased guidance throughout your search.

Under a freehold model, you purchase and own both the physical home and the land it sits on, making you responsible for all interior and exterior maintenance, as well as local property taxes. Under a land-lease model, you purchase and own the physical structure of the home, but you lease the land from the park operator under a long-term lease agreement. Land-lease properties typically have a lower initial purchase price, allowing downsizers to free up more equity, but require a monthly site fee that covers land rent, community maintenance, and sometimes property taxes. Our team can help you analyze the long-term financial impacts of both options.

Monthly costs vary significantly based on the community's location, ownership model, and amenity offerings. In land-lease communities, monthly site fees typically range from $500 to $900, covering land rent, common area maintenance, snow removal, and clubhouse access. In condominium communities, monthly maintenance fees cover exterior building maintenance, landscaping, insurance, and facility access, ranging from $300 to $600. Freehold properties have no monthly fees but leave all maintenance expenses to the owner. We provide detailed cost breakdowns for each community to help you budget accurately.

Yes, many land-lease communities are officially zoned and registered as 55+ retirement parks, meaning at least one permanent resident in the home must be fifty-five years of age or older. Other developments are marketed as "adult-oriented" or "adult lifestyle" communities; these may not have strict age bylaws but are designed, marketed, and occupied almost exclusively by active seniors and empty nesters. We always verify the exact age restrictions, guest policies, and local bylaws of any community before you make an offer to ensure it aligns with your household needs.

Pet policies depend entirely on the specific community's bylaws and park rules. Most freehold and condominium communities allow pets, though they may impose reasonable restrictions on the number of pets, breed sizes, or leash rules in common areas. Land-lease communities often have specific park rules regarding pets, which may limit residents to one or two small domestic pets and require written approval from the park management. As part of our due diligence, we obtain and review the complete set of rules and regulations for any community you are considering.

Both options have unique advantages. New construction homes allow you to customize finishes, select modern layouts, and benefit from comprehensive Tarion home warranties and energy-efficient building standards. However, they may involve longer wait times and higher initial costs. Resale homes are typically located in fully established neighbourhoods with mature landscaping and completed amenities, allowing for immediate occupancy and often a lower purchase price. Our team has extensive experience representing buyers in both scenarios and can help you weigh the benefits of each.

By registering with our team via the contact form, we can set up customized, real-time MLS alerts tailored specifically to your criteria. You can select your preferred counties, price ranges, home styles, and ownership models. You will receive immediate email notifications the moment a new listing matching your preferences hits the market, ensuring you never miss an opportunity in Ontario's highly competitive adult lifestyle real estate market.