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Nicole Forrester Real Estate Broker 416 roots, 905 expertise. Real Estate Broker at Real, former Financial Planner, Toronto + East GTA. Caregivers, Clutter removal, Mortgage specialists, Sr.

As your full service, top producing Real Estate Broker & an accredited Professional Financial Planner I provide customized total solutions to make your transition from one life stage to the next a smooth experience. I have partnered with kind, caring, honest & efficient professionals to provide my clients with preferred rates & access to services needed for transitions in all types of life stages. Retirement living coordinators, Interior designers, Stagers & all types of trades people and Contractors, just to name a few. Whether you're an elderly person looking to move from the home you've lived in for 30 years or a young family with 3 kids and aspirations to own instead of rent, I can help you come up with a plan & connect you with quality professionals to help you achieve your new life stage with grace, dignity & ease.

09/26/2026

📚🏡 THE REPORT CARD IS OUT — so where are the best real estate deals in some of the GTA’s highly rated school districts?

With EQAO results released, I went searching for homes that combine two things many families are looking for: value AND access to highly rated schools.

Here are three that stood out:

📍 LEASIDE, TORONTO | $1.25M
This detached home has been reduced almost $200,000 and is priced well below the Q1 2026 detached average for the area of approximately $2.675M.

2+2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Detached garage | 35 × 104 ft lot
🎓 Leaside High — 9.1/10
🎓 Bessborough Drive — 9.9/10

📍 AGINCOURT NORTH, TORONTO | $890,000
A fully detached, two-storey home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on a 30 × 104 ft lot. The Q1 2026 detached average in the area was approximately $1.074M.

This neighbourhood is especially close to my heart because I grew up in Agincourt North, so I know the area personally. ❤️

🎓 Agincourt Collegiate — 8.4/10
🎓 Iroquois Jr. P.S. — an incredible 10/10

📍 WILLIAMSBURG, WHITBY | $695,000
A fully renovated bungalow on a generous 40 × 120 ft lot, compared with an area average of approximately $928,000 in Q1 2026.

2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
🎓 Donald A. Wilson — 8.4/10
🎓 All Saints — 7.9/10
🎓 Captain Michael VandenBos P.S. — 8.0/10

💡 Buying in a strong school district doesn’t necessarily mean buying the most expensive house in the neighbourhood. Sometimes it’s about knowing where the opportunities are.

If you’re looking for a home in Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby or anywhere across the GTA, I can create a custom list of properties within your budget and preferred school areas.

👇 Comment SCHOOLS or send me a private message with the word SCHOOLS, and I’ll help you narrow down the options.
📲 416-909-2389
Nicole Forrester, Broker | eXp Realty ✨


School ratings referenced are Fraser Institute scores. Ratings, catchment boundaries, programs and eligibility can change. Buyers should independently verify school information and boundaries with the applicable school board.

08/22/2026

🔥 MARKHAM HOT LIST: 3 Homes You’ll Want to See This Week! 🏡

If you’ve been thinking about moving to Markham, this week’s Hot List has something for almost every kind of buyer — from a $759K freehold, to an investment property with a basement apartment, all the way to spectacular golf-course luxury. 👀

📍 UPPER CORNELL | $759,000
🏡 Freehold townhome
🛏 3 bedrooms | 🛁 3 bathrooms
🚗 3 parking spaces
✨ Great condition in desirable Upper Cornell

Finding a freehold in Markham under $800K definitely makes this one worth a closer look!

💰 MARKHAM VILLAGE | $869,000
Calling investors, multigenerational families and buyers looking for additional income potential!

🏡 2-storey freehold linked home
🛏 3+1 bedrooms | 🛁 5 bathrooms
🚗 3 parking spaces
📐 1,573 sq. ft.
🏠 One-bedroom basement apartment
⬇️ Recently reduced by $69,000!

And last — but definitely not least…

⛳ ANGUS GLEN | CUSTOM LUXURY BUNGALOW

This one backs directly onto the golf course and I apparently couldn’t stop calling it fabulous while filming. 😂

🛏 4+1 bedrooms | 🛁 5 bathrooms
🚗 12-car driveway
🎬 Theatre room
🛁 Spa-inspired ensuite
✨ Coffered ceilings
✨ Dramatic 14-foot vaulted foyer
🎓 Excellent school district

How many times did I say “fabulous” in the video? 😂 Drop your guess in the comments!

Want the price, photos, listing details or a private showing for any of these homes?

📩 Message me “MARKHAM” and I’ll send you the details.
📲 416-909-2389

And if you’d like my HOT LIST sent directly to you on a regular basis, message me “HOT LIST” so you don’t miss the next one.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, invest or relocate in Markham, Durham Region, Toronto or anywhere across the Greater Toronto Area, reach out and let’s make it happen. 🏡🔑

Nicole Forrester | Real Estate Broker

🚨 PICKERING INVESTORS, RENOVATORS & BUYERS — THIS ONE HAS OPTIONS. 🏡💰What would YOU do with this property?✔️ Live in it ...
08/19/2026

🚨 PICKERING INVESTORS, RENOVATORS & BUYERS — THIS ONE HAS OPTIONS. 🏡💰

What would YOU do with this property?

✔️ Live in it and renovate?
✔️ Renovate + rent the basement?
✔️ Explore adding a garden suite?
✔️ Investigate severing the lot and potentially building TWO homes?

Now offered at $1,100,000 after a $95,000 PRICE REDUCTION, this property sits on a generous lot in Rougemount — one of Pickering’s most desirable established neighbourhoods.

🔥 PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

🏡 2,737 sq. ft. above grade
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🛁 4 bathrooms
🍽️ 2 kitchens
🚪 Basement with kitchen + walkout
🌳 Large lot with potential
📉 Recently reduced by $95,000

The home needs updating, but it’s livable now — making it particularly interesting for a buyer or weekend warrior who wants to renovate over time and potentially build equity.

For investors, there are several possibilities worth exploring.

You could renovate the main residence while investigating the basement’s income potential.

You could explore whether the size of the property could accommodate a garden suite/additional dwelling.

Or think bigger…

🏗️ There may be an opportunity to sever the property into TWO individual lots and potentially build two homes.

Any severance, redevelopment, garden suite, secondary suite or additional dwelling would be subject to applicable zoning, municipal requirements and approvals. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence.

💥 This is the kind of property you need to SEE to understand the possibilities.

📩 Want the additional photos and property details?

Comment “INFO” below or send me a private message and I’ll send you more pictures and information.

🏡 Want to walk the property and see the potential for yourself? Message me 📲 416-909-2389 to arrange a private showing.

And if this property isn’t quite the right fit, I can also help you uncover investment properties, renovation opportunities, income properties and potential development sites throughout Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

👇 Comment “INFO” or message me for the photos and details.

08/01/2026

🏡 One financial decision changed the direction of my life… and it all started with about $8,000.

For years, I believed what many people believe today—that you need a huge down payment to buy your first home.

It turns out, what I really needed was the right strategy and the right financial team.

A knowledgeable banker helped me restructure some debt, lower my monthly payments, and redirect those savings into an RRSP invested for growth. That reduced my taxes, helped me save faster, and allowed me to use the Home Buyers’ Plan toward my first home.

I also took advantage of my employer’s share purchase program, where IBM matched my contributions. Over time, that became the foundation for my down payment.

Buying that first home wasn’t just about having a place to live—it became the foundation for building long-term wealth and opened doors I never imagined.

Today, there are even more options available. From first-time home buyer programs to cashback mortgages that can help offset closing costs, many people qualify for opportunities they don’t even know exist.

💬 If you’re paying $2,500 or more each month in rent, it may be worth finding out whether homeownership is closer than you think.

As a Real Estate Broker serving Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area, I work with trusted mortgage brokers and banking professionals who can review your financial situation, explain your options, and help create a personalized strategy—with no obligation.

📩 Send me a message 📲416-909-2389 with the word “HOME”, and I’ll happily connect you with one of my trusted mortgage partners.

Please feel free to share this post with someone who’s been saying, “I wish I could buy a home someday.” Sometimes the biggest obstacle isn’t money—it’s simply not knowing what’s possible.

07/30/2026

🏡 HOT PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK | AJAX, ONTARIO 🔥

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in the Greater Toronto Area, this week’s Hot List is one you won’t want to miss!

One of the biggest advantages of buying in Ajax is something many buyers don’t realize…

💰 Because Ajax is outside the City of Toronto, you’ll only pay ONE Land Transfer Tax instead of two. Depending on the home you buy, that could save you thousands of dollars at closing.

This week’s featured properties have something for every budget:

✨ Luxury Dream Home – $2,599,000
Over 5,000 sq. ft. of beautifully renovated living space backing onto a golf course with only one side neighbour. This incredible custom home features:
🏡 4 bedrooms upstairs + a 2-bedroom walkout in-law suite
🚗 3-car garage
🏊 Heated in-ground pool with waterfall
♨️ Hot tub
🧖 Sauna
🍽️ Stunning renovated chef’s kitchen
…and an amazing backyard built for entertaining.

🏘️ Freehold Townhome – $648,900
✔️ 2 bedrooms
✔️ 2 bathrooms
✔️ 2 parking spaces
✔️ Renovated throughout with a beautiful chef-inspired kitchen

🌊 Waterfront Condo – $449,900
Nearly 1,000 sq. ft. with:
✔️ 2 bedrooms
✔️ 2 bathrooms
✔️ Balcony overlooking Rotary Park
✔️ Steps to Lake Ontario, walking trails, fishing, and beautiful green space

Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or investing, Ajax continues to offer some of the best opportunities in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

👇 Which one would you choose?
🏡 The luxury estate
🏘️ The freehold townhome
🌊 The waterfront condo

📩 Send me a message if you’d like:
✅ The full details on any of these properties
✅ To book a private showing
✅ To receive my weekly Hot Properties List featuring the best homes for sale across Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and the Greater Toronto Area before everyone else.

📲416-909-2389
If you know someone who’s thinking about buying a home, feel free to share this post—it might help them find the perfect one!

🚨 FREE BLUE BOX ALERT for Pickering & Ajax! ♻️💙If your blue box is cracked, broken, or just falling apart, don’t buy a n...
07/08/2026

🚨 FREE BLUE BOX ALERT for Pickering & Ajax! ♻️💙

If your blue box is cracked, broken, or just falling apart, don’t buy a new one!

📍Take it to the Miller Waste Station on Squires Beach Road in Pickering, where you can exchange your old blue box for a FREE brand-new one!

🗓️ Monday–Friday
🕗 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Just remember—this is a recycling exchange program, so be sure to bring your old blue box with you. They’ll recycle it and replace it with a new one at no cost.

I love sharing local tips that help homeowners save money, and this is one of those hidden gems more people should know about!

💙 Save this post for later.
📤 Share it with your friends, family, and neighbours in Pickering and Ajax—they’ll thank you!

If you’re looking for more local homeowner tips, community updates, and everything you need to know about living in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and the Greater Toronto Area, be sure to follow my page. ➡️ Nicole Forrester Real Estate Broker

🏡 And if you’re thinking about buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or investing, send me a message. I’d love to help you navigate the market and find the right home for your next chapter. 📲 416-909-2389

06/05/2026

🚨 The GTA housing market is changing… and most people haven’t noticed yet.

Many buyers still think they have all the negotiating power.

Many homeowners still think it’s a bad time to sell.

But here’s what’s actually happening:

🏡 The average home isn’t winning right now…

The strategic homes are.

The homes that are:
✔️ Properly staged
✔️ Properly marketed
✔️ Properly priced

are attracting more showings, stronger offers, and in some neighbourhoods, multiple offers are quietly starting to return.

That’s why looking at average market statistics can be misleading.

Some homes are sitting.

Others are selling surprisingly fast.

We’re entering what I call a Selective Seller’s Market.

And that creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

👉 Buyers can still find incredible value before competition becomes more widespread.

👉 Homeowners may have more equity and more options to move up the property ladder than they realize.

If you’ve been wondering:

❓ What is my home worth today?
❓ Is now a good time to move?
❓ Can I afford a larger home?
❓ Which GTA neighbourhoods are gaining momentum?

I’d be happy to help.

📩 Comment “CMA” and I’ll send you a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis of your home.

📩 Comment “BUYER” and I’ll send you the areas and property types I believe offer some of the best opportunities right now.

📞 Nicole Forrester
Real Estate Broker
416-909-2389

Serving Toronto, Durham Region, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

Follow my page Nicole Forrester Real Estate Broker for local market updates, buying opportunities, selling strategies, and real estate insights.

05/15/2026

Okay Durham Region… this place is absolutely worth the hype ☕🍪🤍

We finally checked out Biscuits to Baskets in Pickering Village and now I completely understand why everyone keeps recommending it 👀

I love stories like this because apparently this business originally started from someone’s home kitchen and became SO popular they opened their own café storefront right here in Durham Region ❤️

The place was bustling the entire time we were there, but luckily we managed to grab the cutest little corner spot to sit down, catch up, enjoy some amazing coffee, and try a few sweet treats ☕✨

Such a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and definitely one of those spots that makes you feel good supporting local.

Now I already know I need to go back because there were so many things on the menu I still want to try 😂

If you’ve been here before…
👇 What’s your favourite thing to order?

📍Biscuits to Baskets — Pickering Village

I love sharing hidden gems, local businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, neighbourhoods, and lifestyle spots around Durham Region, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Toronto & the GTA — so feel free to follow my page for more local finds and community highlights 🏡✨ Nicole Forrester Real Estate Broker

🏡 JUST LISTED FOR LEASE IN AJAX 🏡💰 $2,950/monthLooking for more space in Durham Region without sacrificing convenience? ...
05/12/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED FOR LEASE IN AJAX 🏡💰 $2,950/month

Looking for more space in Durham Region without sacrificing convenience? This beautiful freehold townhome in Ajax offers the perfect setup for families, professionals, or anyone wanting modern living with room to grow.

✨ 4 Bedrooms✨ 3 Bathrooms✨ 3 Parking Spaces✨ Bright Open-Concept Layout✨ Updated Modern Kitchen with Breakfast Bar✨ Private Balcony✨ Flexible Space for Home Office, Den, or Playroom✨ Tons of Storage Space

This home is bright, functional, and perfectly located just minutes to:📍 Highway 401📍 Ajax GO Station📍 Schools & Hospitals📍 Shopping & Restaurants📍 The Waterfront & Parks 🌊

If you’ve been searching for a spacious rental home in Ajax or Durham Region, this is an incredible opportunity to lease a stylish townhome in a highly desirable area.

📲 Message me directly to schedule your private showing before it’s gone!

Nicole Forrester 416-909-2389

04/27/2026

🚨 GTA Housing Market Update – April 2026 (What Buyers NEED to Know)

Sales are going up.
New listings are dropping.
And prices are STILL down…

So what does that mean? 👇

This is NOT a market crash.
This is a shift—and a potential opportunity.

Right now in the Toronto & Greater Toronto Area housing market:

✔️ Buyers still have negotiating power
✔️ Inventory is quietly tightening
✔️ Well-priced homes are starting to sell faster

And here’s the part most people miss…

👉 When confidence returns, buyers come back FAST
👉 That’s when competition increases
👉 And prices start moving again

This is the window smart buyers wait for.

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💥 If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, or anywhere in the GTA—timing matters more than ever right now.

📲 Message me “2026” for a personalized strategy
📞 Or call/text 416-909-2389

Follow me Nicole Forrester Real Estate Broker for weekly GTA market updates, buyer opportunities & off-market deals



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