If you were last looking for a home in 2010 or before, the current property market will look about as familiar as Mars. A lot of former assumptions and truisms have been flipped on their head: city fringe properties almost matching District 9 or 10 condos on a $PSF basis? We have those now. Buyers with families purchasing two-bedders? No longer unheard of. Executive Condominiums (ECs) considered by some as a “second-class” condo? You should look at some of the newer ones, which can put certain older freehold projects to shame. Here’s a look at how buying expectations in the private residential market – and even property journeys – changed as of 2025: And for buyers who’ve been out of the market for a while, the hardest part is often unlearning what used to be true. If you want a clearer picture of how these shifts affect real buying decisions today, reach out here and we’ll link you with a trusted partner agent who can help you navigate the changes....