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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