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Grace Simon | Ward 1 Councillor & Luxury Realtor in Newmarket. Founder of New Doors Group. Let’s open new doors!

I guide families through life transitions with clarity, strategy, and care—connecting people to homes, community, and their next chapter. eXp Realty of Canada, Inc., Brokerage

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10/13/2026

655 Culler Mews | Stonehaven-Wyndham, Newmarket 🌿

Ravine and conservation views. An inviting inground pool. A beautifully considered home with room to gather and space to enjoy the next chapter.

4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3,423 sq. ft. above grade
Offered at $1,890,000 | MLS® N13818462

Explore the home, then reach out for a private viewing.

Grace Simon | eXp Luxury | New Doors

10/13/2026

🏊‍♀️ 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐍’𝐓 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐁!
Your backyard pool should be about relaxation, not endless cleaning and maintenance! ☀️🏡

For homeowners in 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙖, professional pool services can mean less work and more time to enjoy the water!

📖 Discover the solution in Grace Simon's latest blog!
👉 gracesimon.ca/blog/pool-maintenance-newmarket-aurora

💬 Would you DIY your pool maintenance or hire a pro? 👇

10/13/2026

𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮? 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. 🏡

When considering a home in Newmarket for retirement, year-round residences offer the comfort of daily convenience and align naturally with principal-residence benefits. But for some, the pull of a seasonal escape or cottage is about leisure, family memories, and that shift in pace many crave as retirement approaches. 🌳

The key difference? A luxury home used full time is often about everyday accessibility, proximity to services, and a single set of upkeep routines. Recreational properties bring privacy, downtime, and a change of scenery, but they also require extra attention for seasonal upkeep, security, and may carry unique tax treatment depending on how and when you use them. Both options can be part of a smart retirement plan if you weigh not just price, but your ability to enjoy, maintain, and eventually sell each one. ✨

Before you decide, ask yourself: Does your retirement vision include effortless daily living, or is it built around escapes and experiences? Which property fits your real needs and energy for ownership?

Who do you know weighing a similar choice, would they find these insights helpful? Send this their way.

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10/12/2026

From hotel adventures to figuring out local transportation 😂 and soaking up those beautiful Utah skies… eXpCon gave us plenty of memories beyond the conference.

So grateful for my gem of a friend, Sigrun Scholten. The laughter, the little adventures, and the people we get to share life with—that's the good stuff. 💛🥂

10/12/2026

A home that feels like a retreat, right in Stonehaven-Wyndham. 🌿

655 Culler Mews, Newmarket offers a remarkable ravine-backed setting, an inground pool, and 3,423 sq. ft. above grade designed for family life and entertaining.

4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | $1,890,000
MLS® N13818462

To explore the property or arrange a private showing, send me a message.

Grace Simon | eXp Luxury

10/12/2026

The best part of eXpCon? The people. ✨

The conversations after the events, the familiar faces, the new friendships—and those moments that remind us why community matters.

Because sometimes the room really does change everything. 🥂

10/12/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝. 💡

Consider this: if you rent out a luxury home in Newmarket as part of your retirement plan, it may still be treated as your principal residence for tax purposes, provided you live there and only host occasional guests. However, using a recreational property for seasonal rental can blur the lines, triggering different tax considerations, especially if you shift between personal use and income generation. The way each property is used and designated shapes the outcome far more than the property’s label.

The real opportunity lies in thinking beyond just cash flow. Factoring in ongoing costs, how you occupy each property, access to services, and which home best matches your daily lifestyle keeps your retirement plan flexible and resilient. Owning both a year-round residence and a leisure getaway means balancing practical benefits with the realities of managing two sets of obligations, both financially and in time invested. 🏡✨

Whether you’re mapping out retirement in a luxury home, a recreational property, or both, get clear on the tax implications before rental income becomes part of your plan. Have you weighed the trade-offs of mixing rental activity and principal residence status? Save this for your next financial check-in, or share it with someone who’s thinking about adding a rental to their retirement mix.

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10/11/2026

Most people assume principal-residence rules are the same whether it’s your dream home or a cottage getaway. Here’s where things get interesting. 🏡

Luxury homes in Newmarket are designed to be lived in year-round, making them a natural fit for principal-residence treatment, especially if you plan to retire in comfort, surrounded by amenities and close to daily services. A recreational property, on the other hand, is often enjoyed seasonally and may not always qualify the same way for tax purposes. The difference isn’t just about what you call the property; it’s about how you use it, what you designate for each tax year, and whether rental activity enters the picture.

Designating a principal residence is about more than maximizing an exemption. If you’re splitting time between a luxury home and a cottage, it pays to clarify which property supports your daily living, and which is used for family gatherings, relaxation, or an income stream. 🔑

Carrying both types of properties means managing two sets of obligations, from maintenance to seasonal prep. And when you layer in retirement planning, recurring costs, property management, and the need for access or liquidity, these choices can shape your lifestyle for years. ✨

Have you considered which property actually supports the retirement you want? Save this for your next planning session, or share with someone mapping out their next move.

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10/10/2026

Choosing between a year-round luxury retreat and a seasonal getaway comes down to how you want your property to work for you. 🏡✨

A luxury home in Newmarket is built for full-time comfort, think space for family, everyday convenience, and privacy. It naturally fits as a principal residence, so you’re set up for simplicity around taxes and daily living. The access to local healthcare, services, and social life only adds to its appeal for those looking to slow down or upsize for retirement.

On the other hand, a recreational property offers something different: seasonal escape, leisure, and a fresh environment. 🌲 But this comes with extra layers, more management, seasonal prep, and careful decisions about whether it can act as your main home for tax purposes. Rental potential exists, but how you use the property can shift the tax rules, so planning is key if you want to earn income and protect future gains.

Either path means balancing lifestyle perks with practical details: carrying costs, access to services, resale options, and how concentrated your wealth will be in real estate. 🛶 For some, owning both can create a rewarding lifestyle, just make sure you’re prepared for the responsibilities on both fronts.

If you were deciding today, would you pick a luxury home base or a recreational retreat for your next chapter? Share what matters most to you.

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