The True Carrying Cost of a Markham Home in 2026: Mortgage, Property Tax, Utilities and Insurance

What does it really cost each month to own a home in Markham? Much more than the mortgage. On a $1,200,000 Markham home with 20% down, a 4.00% rate and a 25-year amortization, the mortgage alone is about $5,050 a month. Add property tax (the City says the average Markham home pays about $5,947 a yea

How Will the Yonge North Subway Extension Affect Markham? Stations, Timing and Home Values

How will the Yonge North subway extension affect Markham? The Yonge North Subway Extension will bring Line 1 about 8 kilometres north from Finch to Richmond Hill, with five new stations: Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge and High Tech. Yonge Street is the boundary between Markham and Vaughan her

Do Markham School Rankings Affect Home Prices? What Families Should Know Before Buying

Do Markham school rankings affect home prices? They can, but less simply than many buyers think. In the Fraser Institute’s November 2025 ranking of 747 Ontario secondary schools, Markham’s St. Augustine Catholic High School tied for first and Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School ranked sixth, and dema