Fox Marin Featured in Toronto Star: Is Now the Time to Upsize in Toronto’s Housing Market?

Publication: Toronto Star
Date: March 30, 2026
Topic: Toronto home prices, upsizing opportunities, and changing market conditions

Ralph Fox, Broker of Record at Fox Marin, and Kori Marin, Co-Founder, were featured in the Toronto Star discussing how declining home prices and shifting market conditions are creating new opportunities for buyers looking to upsize in the Greater Toronto Area.

The article explored how falling prices, increased inventory, and improved affordability are changing the dynamics for move-up buyers who may have previously felt priced out of larger homes or more desirable neighbourhoods. It also examined how market timing, property type, and long-term financial planning are becoming increasingly important in today’s evolving real estate environment.

Quotes from the Toronto Star

“When prices come down across the board, the gap between what you own and what you want to buy can become much more manageable.”

— Ralph Fox, Broker of Record, Fox Marin

“For many buyers, this market is creating opportunities that simply didn’t exist a few years ago, especially for families looking to move into larger homes or stronger neighbourhoods.”

— Kori Marin, Co-Founder, Fox Marin

Fox Marin’s Perspective on the Market

Fox Marin emphasized that periods of market correction can often create unique opportunities for buyers who are looking beyond short-term headlines and focusing on long-term goals. While many people associate declining prices with uncertainty, the article highlighted that softer market conditions can significantly benefit move-up buyers by narrowing the price gap between entry-level properties and larger homes.

The feature also explored how today’s market is becoming increasingly segmented. While some property types and neighbourhoods continue to experience strong competition, other areas are seeing more inventory, longer days on market, and increased flexibility in negotiations. For buyers considering upsizing, this can create opportunities to secure properties that may have been unattainable during the peak of the market frenzy.

Fox Marin noted that successful decision-making in today’s environment requires a highly strategic approach. Buyers must carefully evaluate financing costs, timing, neighbourhood trends, and long-term lifestyle needs rather than relying solely on broad market sentiment. In many cases, the overall affordability equation for move-up buyers has improved, even if economic uncertainty continues to influence consumer confidence.

From Fox Marin’s perspective, understanding local market nuances and acting strategically, rather than emotionally, remains critical in a shifting Toronto real estate landscape.

Why This Matters

Toronto’s housing market is no longer moving uniformly across all neighbourhoods and property categories. As prices soften in some segments while demand remains strong in others, buyers and sellers need to understand how local market dynamics directly impact opportunities and timing.

For homeowners considering upsizing, changing conditions may create a rare window where the cost difference between their current home and a larger property becomes more achievable. Increased inventory and more balanced negotiating conditions can also provide buyers with greater flexibility and less pressure than in previous years.

At the same time, economic uncertainty, interest rates, and affordability concerns continue to influence buyer behaviour across the GTA. This means that success in today’s market depends less on reacting to headlines and more on working with an experienced real estate team that can interpret real-time market trends, pricing dynamics, and neighbourhood-specific conditions.

The article reflects a broader shift toward a more informed and strategy-driven market, one where preparation, timing, and expert guidance play an increasingly important role in achieving successful outcomes.

Read the full article in the Toronto Star.

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