Mid-March was when Ontario, along with much of the rest of the country, dramatically changed how we went about our lives. Amid the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, businesses slowed, closed or changed business practices to protect workers and the public. The real estate industry was no different, and the sales statistics over the past month reflect this. “The world chan Read more →
City of Barrie 232 units were sold last month within the City of Barrie, which was 5.3% less than the number of units sold the month prior. This contrast 2018, where the number of units sold increased by 39.2% between May and June. The average price of residential units sold in Barrie last month was $493,997, and this was a 0.2% increase from May 2019. During 2018, the price of units so Read more →
Residential property sales in the Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® Inc. (BDAR) region numbered 470 units in April 2019. This was an increase of 21.1% from April 2018. “Sales in the area are still running slightly quieter than average in April 2019, however the improving year over year comparison has a better out look than this time last year”, said Read more →
The March 2019 sales information is in, and residential property sales recorded for the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS® Inc. (BDAR) region showed that residential property sales were up from March of last year. This growth was in both the Barrie and Simcoe. Additionally, average price was also up, with Simcoe Excluding Barrie contributing more than Barrie. City Read more →
The January 2019 sales information is in and residential property sales recorded through the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS region showed an increase in the number of properties sold. While the average price of units sold continued to decline in the residential market, there was however, a large increase in the number and the average price of apartment units sold. Read more →
The December 2018 sales information is in, and there is a lot of opportunities out there for both buyers and sellers! According to the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS® Inc. (BDAR) the region showed a decline in the number of sales and in the average price of units sold in Simcoe County when compared to December 2017. However, the average price of units sol Read more →
The Real Estate Market in Barrie has started trending upwards after months of decline! According to the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS® (BDAR) both property sales and the average price of real estate recorded through the Barrie has increased over the previous months. The number of sales went up 25.4% and the price of homes in Barrie went up 2.8%, as com Read more →
Barrie and District home sales remain at lower levels in March; supply is back at more normal levels for this time of year with residential property sales recorded in the region numbing 370 units in March 2018. This was a decline of 49.5% from the all-time monthly record in March 2017. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 855 units over the first three months of the year. Read more →
As of today, there are 498 active properties for sale in Barrie! With this increase in inventory and more savvy buyers, homes need to be staged, widely marketed and appropriately price to sell. Within the City of Barrie, sales activity was down 45.9% on a year-over-year basis in February 2018. The City of Barrie saw 139 residential sales in February 2018. A year-over-year decrea Read more →
Despite the cold weather Barrie home sales continue to heat up! Here are the latest stats from the Barrie board of realtors. Barrie and District home sales numbered 229 units in December 2017, up 3.2% from December in 2016. On an annual basis, home sales totaled&nbs Read more →
Property values for both homes and condos continue to rise! According to the Barrie Board of Realtors here are the latest numbers: Within the City of Barrie, detached residential properties posted an average selling price for the month of November 2017 of $513,112, an increase Read more →
Within the City of Barrie, detached residential properties posted an average selling price for the month of October 2017 of $488,260 an increase of 5% over October 2016. The number of residential units sold in Octob Read more →
If the current Real Estate market could be summed up in one sentence this would be it...condominium market is on FIRE and the housing market… well…it continues to cool. In comparison to this time last year, we are still seeing prices for all types of housing increase but it is happening at a much slower pace and the number of sales are way down Read more →
Over 100 days on the market with no offers, expired listings and price reductions...is the market crashing? No, but it is changing! With more houses on the market than we have seen in years...selling your home has become more challenging. The bottom line is that homes have to be priced right to attract buyers and receive offers. Location, condition and the number of sim Read more →
Real Estate Market Report It seems everywhere you turn people are talking about the real estate market…or maybe people just talk to me about it because I am REALTOR®, either way, knowing the most important sales numbers will better prepare you to buy or sell a home. We are having an interesting summer, as the market has started to level out and shift from an abno Read more →
When it comes to Real Estate Investing there is one individual whom I have always looked up to, which is why I am honoured to have our next Ask The Expert blog with Don Campbell—real estate educator, researcher, and investor. In our opinion, Don is the best real estate researcher and analyst in Canada.If it was not for Don Campbell’s advice, many of us may have stopped invest Read more →
10 most popular home improvements that buyers want :- 1. Central Air Conditioning Pct. of home buyers willing to pay more: 69% Amount willing to pay extra: $2,520 Nearly seven in 10 homeowners said they would be willing to pay more on central air conditioning — the same as new kitchen appliances and more than any other feature. Central air conditioning was considered & Read more →
Many say property is the best investment you can make. Bursting housing bubbles and mortgage scandals aside, they’re usually right. The price of making that investment varies widely in Canada, depending on where you live. We looked at how much you need to earn to buy an average-priced house in every major Canadian city. We got the average purchase price per city from the Canadian Read more →
It’s worth the effort to learn about the home buying and selling process; doing so could save you time, stress and money. One way to protect yourself is to learn from the mistakes of others. With that in mind, here are the most common buying and selling pitfalls, and tips on how to avoid them: Making expectations clear Working with a real estate professional is a partner Read more →
It’s important to remember that buying a home often involves a team of individuals with specific areas of expertise, beyond the expertise of a real estate professional. You’ll need to secure financing for your home, which could involve working with a mortgage broker to get you the best rate and terms. Regardless of where you are buying, it’s a good idea to secure pre-a Read more →
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