Markham Pre-Construction Realtor for New Homes and Condos

Where Markham Is Growing

The newest freehold phases are in the north and east, in areas such as Cornell, Wismer, Berczy and the lands north of Major Mackenzie Drive. Typical product is townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes, some with rear lane garages.

Condos cluster in Markham Centre (Downtown Markham) near Highway 407 and the Unionville GO station, and along Highway 7 where the Viva bus rapidway runs. Established areas like Unionville and Cathedraltown see smaller infill projects. Browse current phases in the York project list.

Commute Options From Markham

Highways 404 and 407 carry most Markham drivers, and Highway 401 is a short trip south. The Stouffville GO line stops at Unionville, Centennial, Markham and Mount Joy stations, which suits downtown Toronto commuters living near the rail line.

Cornell and the east side are close to Markham Stouffville Hospital and to the Mount Joy and Markham GO stations. The commute cost calculator helps compare locations.

Reading a Markham Builder Agreement

Markham new home agreements tend to include a long list of schedules. Harmeet reviews the APS at no charge and arranges a free lawyer review, focusing on:

• Closing date extensions and your rights under the Tarion addendum.
• Development charge caps. See the development charge exposure tool.
• Deposits and when they fall due. Try the deposit comparator.
• Assignment rights, in case you need to sell before closing.

Comparing Markham With Nearby Options

Buyers often compare Markham with Richmond Hill, Stouffville and Pickering, where similar homes can sit at different price points. The property analyzer and the house picker help line up the options on cost, space and commute.

First-time buyers should also check the 2026 HST relief with the HST rebate calculator before choosing a price point.

Markham buyers moving from a condo to a townhome often sell one property while buying another. With a new build, the purchase closing date can move, so plan the timing of your sale carefully. The pre-construction timeline tool shows the usual stages, and Harmeet can talk through the order of steps for your situation.

Understanding Markham Townhome Types

Not every townhome is freehold, and the difference affects your monthly costs and your contract. Markham builders sell several kinds:

• Freehold townhomes, where you own the house and the land with no condo fee.
• Townhomes on a common element road (often called POTL), where you own your home but share a private road or amenities and pay a monthly fee for them.
• Condo and stacked townhomes, which are legally condos, with condo fees, a disclosure statement and the 10-day cooling-off period.

Ask the builder which type you are buying and read the fee budget if there is one. The cost to carry tool shows how a monthly fee changes what you can afford. The glossary explains POTL and other terms you will see in the agreement.

Top Realtors in Markham: How to Choose

There is no official ranking of realtors in Markham, and Ontario advertising rules do not let an agent call themselves the best without proof. So the useful question is which agent fits your purchase. Five checks:

• Registration. Look the agent up on the public register of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
• Reviews you can read in full. Short star ratings say little. Read what past clients actually wrote, on the agent's own site and on verified review sites.
• Local proof. Ask how rear-lane, traditional and back-to-back townhomes in Markham differ in fees, parking and resale.
• The agreement. Ask them to walk you through a real builder agreement: deposits, closing date extensions, caps on closing adjustments and assignment rights.
• How they are paid. Get it in writing before you sign a buyer representation agreement.

The 12 questions guide has the full list to take to a first meeting. To see what is selling, open new homes in Markham.