u/sketchsta

Genuinely feel bad for whoever ended up buying this in London, Ontario

Genuinely feel bad for whoever ended up buying this in London, Ontario

https://preview.redd.it/nplnzkzt0s1h1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=aebe65f183baaed7e46d3219aa141dd36b650bfb

https://housesigma.com/on/london-real-estate/2071-cedarpark-drive/home/owJKR7Pa9rB3XeLP?id_listing=aQmD7znRlP47J9Bo

Looking back now, it’s honestly hard to believe houses like this were selling for these prices in London during the 2021–2022 market frenzy. A pretty basic looking house sitting on a 29 x 114 ft lot, with an unfinished basement and barely any upgrades or add-ons, sold for $945K at the peak of the madness.

What makes it even crazier is that London’s market did cool down later on, but nowhere near as brutally as places around the GTA or the Cambridge–Kitchener–Waterloo region. Still, imagining how the buyer must feel today is rough, especially when a bigger and better house on a corner lot directly across the street (1691 O'HANLAN Lane) sold for only $665K in January 2026.

That whole period in the housing market felt disconnected from reality. People were pressured into overpaying out of fear of being priced out forever, and many buyers ended up making life changing decisions in what now feels like one of the most irrational housing bubbles we’ve seen.

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u/sketchsta — 4 days ago
▲ 3 r/DecorAdvice+1 crossposts

New homeowner looking for ideas to make my living room feel warmer, cozier, and more inviting!

https://preview.redd.it/k2fodugrkn1h1.png?width=1235&format=png&auto=webp&s=82a5dd689a88216676339d35a81f5f4a27191210

Right now it’s a blank canvas, and I’d love some inspiration on lighting, rugs, wall art, plants, furniture layout, curtains, or anything else that could help bring more warmth and personality into the space.

I’m going for a clean but comfortable vibe, something modern yet still homey. The fireplace might be the focal point, but I’m struggling to picture how to tie everything together.

Appreciate any ideas, suggestions, or even photos of similar setups!

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u/sketchsta — 5 days ago

Doesn't matter how much I try, I do not understand this $9M house in Vaughan!

What in the world is going about this listing. At one point, someone tried to list this close to $9M but finally sold at $3.6M. Just trying to understand the mindset of the realtor. Delusional or pure opportunist?

https://preview.redd.it/s6evr07ydp0h1.jpg?width=1230&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a67b04e0ac887092ac38e80445a8a7f8ddcb6cf6

https://housesigma.com/on/vaughan-real-estate/305-woodland-acres-crescent/home/edXawjy4nW3rR184?id_listing=Zaw5Yojwqjq3n961

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u/sketchsta — 10 days ago