Newmarket's
Luxury
Real Estate
Advisor.
Twenty years of living, serving, and selling in the community you call home. When the home is irreplaceable and the decision matters — this is where you call.
Grace Simon · New Doors Group | eXp Luxury
Newmarket City Councillor · York Region
Your Newmarket Real Estate Advisor
Not Just a Realtor.
A Neighbour With
Twenty Years Invested.
When someone asks me why they should work with a Newmarket realtor who also serves as a City Councillor, my answer is always the same: because I'm not making a career out of your neighbourhood. I'm living my life in it.
I grew up in this community. I raised my family here. I've watched Stonehaven grow from a quiet estate enclave into one of the most sought-after addresses in York Region — and I've been selling homes on its streets throughout. That's not a credential you earn in a classroom. It's one you earn by showing up, decade after decade.
My approach to Newmarket real estate is rooted in that history. When I represent a seller, I'm not just listing a property — I'm telling the story of a neighbourhood that I know better than anyone. When I advise a family on equity strategy, I'm drawing on twenty years of watching this market move, and the relationships I've built with the buyers, lawyers, and financial advisors who move through it.
If you're thinking about a transaction in Stonehaven, Newmarket, or Aurora — whether that's six months from now or three years from now — I'd rather start that conversation today than the week before you want to list.
"The best outcomes I've seen in this market always belong to the people who planned ahead, not the ones who reacted." — Grace Simon, Newmarket Realtor & City Councillor
How I Can Help
Estate-Level Services for
York Region's Most Significant Homes
Whether you're preparing to sell, exploring your equity, or planning the next chapter — there's a conversation worth having before any decision is made.
Sell Your Newmarket or Stonehaven Home
Estate homes above $1.5M require more than an MLS listing. Strategic preparation, editorial-quality marketing, and a buyer network built over twenty years — that's the difference between a home that sells well and one that simply sells.
Stonehaven · Aurora · Newmarket Estate HomesPrivate Equity Strategy Consultation
Not every conversation needs to end in a listing. If you're sitting on significant equity and want clarity on your options — HELOC, downsizing, family equity transfer — let's map your picture before you decide anything.
Equity Planning · Wealth Strategy · York RegionFamily Equity & Intergenerational Planning
Helping adult children enter the Newmarket real estate market is one of the most meaningful conversations I have. Gifted down payments, co-ownership, strategic downsizing — there are responsible tools. Let's find the right one for your family.
Family Real Estate Planning · Ontario HousingPre-Sale Home Assessment
Before a dollar is spent on renovations, walk through your home with someone who knows what Stonehaven buyers actually respond to. I'll tell you exactly where to invest — and where not to — with specifics, not generalities.
Stonehaven · Newmarket Luxury HomesLuxury Property Acquisition
Looking for an estate home in Newmarket, Stonehaven, or Aurora? My knowledge of the market — including properties before they list publicly — is the advantage you need in a tier where inventory is thin and patience has a cost.
Aurora Estates · King City · York RegionDownsizing with Intention
Leaving a family home is one of the most personal transitions in life. I've been through it myself. My approach respects both the financial and emotional weight of that decision — and helps you move into the next chapter with clarity and confidence.
Newmarket · Stonehaven Downsizing GuideCommunities
The Neighbourhoods
I Know Best
Newmarket
Newmarket's premier estate enclave. Mature trees, generous lots, and homes that have been loved for decades. This is where I live, and where I've built my deepest market knowledge. The $2M–$4M+ tier, handled with the nuance it deserves.
Estates
Aurora's estate corridors offer gracious homes on private lots — a natural extension of the Stonehaven buyer's search. Consistent demand, thin inventory, strong long-term value.
Luxury
Across Newmarket's finest neighbourhoods — from Glenway to Leslie Valley — luxury homes with character, community, and long-term equity. Every street has a story I can tell.
What Sets Me Apart
The Difference
Between Knowing
Newmarket & Living It
Any realtor can pull comparable sales from MLS. What no one else can bring to your transaction is what I've built over twenty years of genuinely being here.
Civic Authority — Newmarket City Councillor
I sit on the same council that approves development, infrastructure, and community planning. That context shapes how I see the value of every neighbourhood I represent — and it signals to buyers that my knowledge runs deep.
20+ Years of Local Relationships
My buyer network isn't a database — it's people I know. When a Stonehaven home becomes available, I already know who might want it. That access has a real dollar value in thin-inventory markets.
Maxwell Leadership — Negotiation at the Highest Level
I've invested in becoming a better communicator, negotiator, and advocate — not because my clients demanded it, but because they deserve it. Maxwell certification shapes every conversation I have at the table.
eXp Luxury — Estate-Tier Infrastructure
New Doors Group at eXp Luxury gives every listing I take the global marketing infrastructure of a luxury brokerage — with the hands-on service of an advisor who actually knows your neighbourhood.
Personal Investment — I Live This Community
I raised my family in Stonehaven. I shop on Main Street. I attend the community events. When I tell a buyer what it's like to live in this neighbourhood, I'm speaking from the same experience they're reaching for.
Market Insights
Thinking About
Newmarket Real Estate
Common Questions
What Newmarket
Homeowners Ask Me Most
The best Newmarket realtor for a luxury or estate home is one who knows the specific streets, buyers, and pricing dynamics of the $1.5M–$4M+ tier — not just the general market. Grace Simon has 20+ years of specialization in Stonehaven, Aurora, and Newmarket estate properties, combined with civic leadership as a Newmarket City Councillor. She offers both the local depth and the brokerage infrastructure (New Doors Group | eXp Luxury) that estate-tier sales require.
The Newmarket luxury market above $2M is softer than its 2022 peak — but soft doesn't mean stalled. Qualified buyers at this price tier are present and moving when they find the right property. The homes that are sitting are priced for a market that no longer exists. The homes that are selling are well-prepared, strategically positioned, and marketed to the right buyers. Whether now is the right time for your specific home depends on its condition, your timeline, and your preparation — which is exactly what a private consultation with Grace will clarify.
There are several responsible strategies Newmarket and Stonehaven parents are using to help adult children enter the York Region housing market: gifted down payments (no gift tax in Canada), co-signing or co-ownership arrangements, intergenerational property purchases, and planned downsizing that frees equity to deploy into a child's purchase. The key is structure — ensuring your own retirement security is protected while creating a meaningful foothold for your children. Grace Simon walks families through this planning regularly and can help you understand which approach fits your situation.
In Stonehaven and Aurora estate homes, the highest-return pre-sale investments are consistently: professional staging, kitchen and primary bathroom refreshes that feel current without being over-personalized, landscaping and curb appeal, documentation of home systems (HVAC, roof, windows), and a deep, hotel-quality clean. Grace Simon has personally helped clients avoid tens of thousands in unnecessary renovation spending through her pre-sale home assessment process — walking through the home before a dollar is spent to identify exactly what will and won't move the needle on sale price.
Grace Simon is the only Newmarket real estate agent who is also a Newmarket City Councillor — bringing a level of civic knowledge, community trust, and neighbourhood authority that no competitor can replicate. Combined with 20+ years of local market experience, Maxwell leadership certification, and the eXp Luxury brokerage platform, Grace offers a genuinely differentiated level of service for estate-tier clients. But the real difference is simpler than credentials: she lives in the community she serves, and she treats every transaction as a long-term relationship, not a one-time commission.
Your First Step
Let's Have a Private
Conversation About
What's Possible.
No pressure. No pitch. Just an honest conversation between someone who has spent twenty years in this market — and someone who wants to understand their options before making any decisions.