Why One Home Sold in 9 Days and Another Failed After 90
Prices Are Stable. Buyers Are More Selective. Median prices look fairly steady across the West Island, but cancelled and expired listings are telling a more important story. Two homes. Same street in Beaconsfield. Same month. One sold in nine days, over asking. The other was cancelled after 90 days on the market. The difference wasn’t […]
The Right Way to Downsize Without Regret
A Roadmap to Your Next Chapter — For Empty Nesters & Downsizers The last child has moved out. The minivan is gone. The house that once buzzed with hockey bags, science projects, and Saturday morning cartoons now echoes a little more than it used to. If you’re at this stage in your life, you […]
Tune Out the Noise: What Homeowners Can Learn from Wall Street’s Passive Investing Revolution
Back in the 1970s, investors were sold the idea that with enough information, timing, and confidence, they could beat the market. Brokerage firms built empires on hype, forecasts, and short-term trades. But over time, the evidence became undeniable. Almost nobody outperformed the index consistently. I was reminded of this while watching Tune Out the […]
From Dreaming to Doing: How Cathy & Ian Downsized Without the Drama
When Cathy and Ian first thought about selling their long-time family home, they did something most people don’t: they called us two years in advance. “I didn’t want to be last-minute, running around saying, What do we need to do to get our house ready?” Cathy recalls. “I wanted to spend our money wisely and […]
Montreal Market Update: Lessons from 2025 and what’s in store for 2026
If you own a home in Montreal’s West Island and you’ve been watching the market thinking, “Is 2026 my year to sell?” you’re not alone. Most homeowners are asking the same two questions: What changed in 2025? And what does 2026 look like? Let’s break it down. What Stood Out Most in 2025 Single-family […]
Building a More Inclusive Beaconsfield: Nicole Corrado’s Vision for Accessibility, Affordability, and Community
A New Voice for Beaconsfield When artist and advocate Nicole Corrado moved from Toronto to Beaconsfield, she was drawn to the quiet streets, the sense of community, and the promise of something slower. But what she found was a city with potential — and a few blind spots. Now running for mayor, Nicole wants to […]
Building Beaconsfield’s Future: A Conversation with Mayoral Candidate Frank Merhar
In this episode of the Broady Windsor Group Podcast, host Scott Broady sits down with Frank Merhar, long-time Beaconsfield resident and candidate for mayor. Their discussion covers growth, transparency, and what it takes to build a city that serves both current residents and the next generation. A Deep Connection to Beaconsfield Frank’s story begins with […]
A Community at a Crossroads
Beaconsfield is heading into a pivotal municipal election.And with it comes a big question: what kind of city do residents want to build next? In this episode of the Broady Windsor Group Podcast, host Scott Broady sits down with Martin St-Jean, a longtime resident, lawyer, and current city councillor running for mayor.The conversation goes deep […]
Beaconsfield’s Next Chapter: Greg Orleski’s Vision for Growth, Transparency, and Community
A Candidate Focused on the Community When longtime Beaconsfield resident Greg Orleski decided to run for mayor, it wasn’t about politics. It was about preserving what makes Beaconsfield special, while managing smart, realistic growth. His roots in the city go back more than 25 years. “We have the green, the nature, the fresh air, and […]
Legal for Incapacity: What Every Family Needs to Know
If you’re helping aging parents or preparing for your own future, this episode of the Broady Windsor Group Podcast is one you shouldn’t skip. Scott Broady sits down with notary Nada Chalaby to discuss the legal steps that protect families when a loved one can no longer make decisions on their own. Whether it’s managing […]
