Downsizing Is More Than a Real Estate TransactionFor many homeowners, downsizing starts as a real estate question: Should we sell? Where would we go? What could we afford?But Scott Broady explains that the transaction is only the tip of the iceberg. A home is often a family’s largest asset, but it is also tied to lifestyle, identity, memories and future plans. The goal is not simply to move into a smaller property. It is to understand what you want the next chapter of your life to look like and determine how your home fits into that picture.Why More Homeowners Are Thinking About DownsizingThere are two groups increasingly facing these decisions. Empty nesters between roughly 55 and 75 may find themselves maintaining a large family home they no longer fully use. Older homeowners in their […]

A Conversation with Gregory Kelley: Québec Politics, the West Island & the 2026 ElectionWith Québec’s provincial election approaching on October 5, 2026, Sean Broady sits down with Jacques-Cartier MNA Gregory Kelley for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues being discussed across the West Island and the province. The episode moves beyond campaign talking points to explore Kelley’s background in public service, the concerns he says he is hearing from constituents, and his perspective on healthcare, the economy, language, sovereignty, government efficiency and the future of Québec.From the West Island to the National AssemblyKelley shares how politics and public service have been part of his family for generations. Growing up in Beaconsfield, attending local schools and […]

Beaconsfield at a Turning PointIn this episode, Scott sits down with Beaconsfield Mayor Martin St. Jean for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping the city right now. They discuss what has happened during the mayor’s first hundred days in office, the major infrastructure projects now moving forward, and the difficult balance between adding housing and preserving the character that makes Beaconsfield unique.Mayor Martin St. Jean Reflects on His First 100 DaysMayor St. Jean explains that one of the biggest challenges of his first hundred days has been stepping into a new leadership role after serving as a city councillor. He also highlights the work involved in helping three new council members get up to speed on ongoing files and city priorities. At the same time, he points […]

Why Downsizing Needs More Than a Real Estate PlanIn this episode, Scott and Sean continue their Downsizers Series by pulling back the curtain on the advisory systems and planning process they use to help homeowners navigate a downsizing move with more clarity and less stress. The conversation makes one thing clear from the start: downsizing is rarely just about selling a house and buying another one. It is a lifestyle transition with financial, emotional, logistical, and family implications.They explain why so many homeowners feel overwhelmed. There are too many moving parts, too many decisions, and too many services that sit in isolation. What people often need most is not another vendor, but a clear, integrated plan.The First Step: Clarify Your WhyOne of the strongest themes in the […]

Most people assume downsizing is difficult because it’s sentimental. Scott and Sean agree the emotions are real, but they’re rarely the main source of stress. The real problem is that many homeowners start too late, rush decisions, and do things in the wrong order. This episode reframes downsizing as a planning project, not a reaction, and walks through what to do first so you keep your options open later.The Biggest Mistake: Downsizing Without ClarityA common scenario is homeowners deciding they “need to sell” before they’ve defined why they’re moving and what they actually want next. Scott and Sean explain that rushing into a condo purchase or locking in a next step too early often leads to regret a year or two later. The goal is to slow down and get clear on the “why” […]