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Life is good no doubt but could it be even better? Could it be simpler? Maybe it’s about less maintenance on your home and the time it takes to do this? Maybe it’s about not wasting all those financial resources on space you are no longer using? Is it time to Downsize your home in Whitby?
Why do Families love to live in Whitby?
Whitby is a City in Durham Region east of Toronto. The south end of Whitby borders on Lake Ontario. Transportation is very good via GO train and access to Highways 401 and 407. The southern portion of Whitby is predominantly urban and an economic hub and employs many people in the region; the northern part is more rural and includes the pretty community of Brooklin whose downtown is a designated heritage conservation area with some magnificent architecture.
Whitby is a suburb of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Downtown Whitby has a lovely village-like feel to it, complete with some true architectural gems. Boutiques, distinctive restaurants and historic buildings are all located in Downtown Whitby. It’s a great walking area and Families love to have pretty areas to walk and enjoy. Walking with the kids and the dog is a nice Family outing.
Nearby outdoor activities include golf and skiing including Ski Dagmar and Ski Lakeridge in the beautiful Oak Ridge Moraine. You will find seven golf courses in Whitby and vicinity.
There are activities for everyone.
Amenities for all community activities, great schools for the kids and beautifully located for proximity to the big city of Toronto with easy access to those rural areas outside of the GTA east along the 401 and 407 east extension.
There are many different styles and house budgets to attract all types of buyers.
Transitions In Life
Recently one of our Brooklin empty-nester clients downsized from an executive-size bungalow on a large lot with a walk out basement which basically doubled the square footage of the house. It was way too big for her. She was retiring as well and wanted a smaller home in the heart of the nearby city near all to amenities. Although she drives she also wanted a true walking neighbourhood. In this case she wanted to sell first and then buy. Everyone is different when it comes to this decision. Either way it’s a stressful transition. It’s our job to help mitigate that stressful place where you have bought or sold one end and still have to buy or sell the next. In her case we were able to successfully buy a home on the first outing. A cute 2 bedroom bungalow on a manageable sized lot in an established neighbourhood. She was thrilled!
Next Steps
Why not Call me for a consultation on Downsizing your home in Whitby? It’s a FREE consultation and we have so many insights to share with you when considering this transition.
Client testimonials:
We worked with Luci and Marc to buy our new condo sell our Toronto home. The kids had left and we had been retired for a couple of years. We knew we wanted to simplify and move into a space that would be maintenance free. We always loved the idea of moving into a condo and just spending some real quality time travelling and golfing. We ended up buying a condo in the east end of Toronto with amazing views of the Lake – it’s so amazing we can hardly wait to move in! We actually found Luci online, believe it or not. We called Luci and set an appointment for a consultation. Luci and Marc are a husband-and-wife team and were very professional. We had lots of questions they were able to answer all of them. It was a very good experience. We bought the condo first because we wanted to ensure we had a great place to move to. When it came time to sell the house, Luci brought in the service people we needed to get the house ready for sale. The home was staged, and professional photos were taken. We really liked Luci’s quick and thorough communication. She was always available to take our calls. That was really important to us. We sold in 6 days for top dollar and couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. We would not hesitate to refer Luci and Marc to anyone we know. Thank you Luci and Marc!
Steve and Marilyn C.
I used Luci Rizzo to sell my house in Toronto while I was in BC. Excellent service, she helped with every detail including hiring painters, cleaning services and electrical work. I would highly recommend her.
Olive Spence
In the current overheated real-estate market, Lucy is a trustworthy, transparent, honest and proactive partner of any buyer or seller. Thanks to her ongoing commitment and sound advice, I was able to make a great buy and investment. I recommended Lucy to numerous people and I will always do so because it is really hard to find such a great agent who works hard to help her clients succeed by being there for them during the whole process and beyond. I am really glad that our paths crossed because, in the end, her hard work and dedication had an amazing an positive impact on my quality of life.
Charles Jean Sucsan
I would highly recommend Luci Rizzo for any of your real estate requirements. Luci helped us sell our home and downsize to a condo, which we love! With years of experience in the real estate market Luci is trustworthy, personable, is client focused, she listened to what we wanted, and provided great suggestions and communication throughout the process. Always prepared, Luci offered honest feedback and up-to-date research which enabled us to make the right decisions along the way regarding both selling and buying . We couldn't be happier and would not hesitate to use Luci again when we go to sell our condo.
Lesa Warner
Great overall service and experience! As first-time home buyers in Toronto, my partner and I were very nervous and had innumerable questions. Luci guided us, with patience and expertise, every step of the way. I would definitely recommend Luci and her team to friends and family for any real estate needs!
Mauricio Morales
My husband and I worked with Luci Rizzo and Marc de Bellefeuille recently in looking for our new home. We found them to be consistently professional, helpful and very knowledgeable about both the real estate market in Toronto and also about house construction and design. We started house hunting with little understanding of prices and a stubborn and outdated mindset about real estate values. Luci and Marc took us to upwards of thirty properties and always gave us relevant and helpful information, helping us learn to analyze and understand pricing and home value. Looking back, it is clear that we needed to fundamentally change our understanding before we could make a decision that was right for us. Luci and Marc were never impatient with our naive assessments and when we found a house we loved, they gave us clear analyses to help us make the most rational decision we could. I am so impressed by their expert knowledge of both the Toronto Real Estate market and house values. We found a wonderful house and I am certain it is all down to the expertise of this great team, Luci Rizzo and Marc de Bellefeuille.
Katherine Beattie
Recently, I decided to sell and downsize my semi detached downtown Toronto home. Luci was there for me advising on the whole downsizing procedures and suggesting from her contacts various ways that could ease and expedite getting my home ready for the market. Once my home went on the market, Luci really shined as she dealt with numerous inquiries and requests for showings during a covid19 lockdown. She is a great communicator and we exchanged a number of emails and phone calls daily to keep me in the loop and to ensure every detail had been looked after. I found Luci to be dedicated to helping her clients receive the best possible outcome, detailed and an excellent negotiator.
Linda Sebastian
Luci and Marc made my experience as a first time home buyer as easy as I think it could have been. They were really flexible around my schedule and helped me find the perfect place fast. Any questions I had, they had the answer or knew where to find it. I am hoping not to move for a long time but if I did I would use Luci and Marc again in a heartbeat
Michael Legere
Luci was very patient when helping us purchase our current home. As soon as the purchase was confirmed, Luci came over prepared to discuss details of selling our townhouse. She gave us an estimate of market value of our home and went through her market strategy with us. Our property was listed on MLS the next day. And to our surprise, it was sold in a week at the price we wanted. We couldn’t be happier.
Alistair Chan
I’d recommend Luci for managing a Toronto real estate sale. She’s conscientious and careful. She knew the market and gave us good advice. She managed all the showings, and managed the selling process very well. We benefited from Luci’s professionalism and experience.