They wanted to live in a smaller city where they could make an impact
They went to school in Toronto, got jobs in Toronto, then faced a difficult decision: rent forever or leave
Once a week, one of the parents commutes to Toronto for work
Tracking a middle-class exodus
In Guelph, they found a two-bedroom condo in a converted church for $310,000
In Burlington, they found a three-bedroom row house for $620,000
They found a four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached with a giant backyard in Burlington—and most of their new friends are Toronto transplants
So they’re renting a three-bedroom detached house in Brampton for $1,800 a month
It’s 1,275 square feet with a yard, and it’s walking distance to a Starbucks
In Bracebridge, they have three bedrooms and a fireplace for $1,600 a month, and they’re saving up for a lakefront property
