If you are thinking about selling your home in Barrie or the surrounding area later this Spring or in the Summer, don’t wait! Now is the time to sell. Buyers are seriously looking, and inventory is very low. As we get into May and June, inventory will be up again and it will turn into… Continue reading Barrie sales HOT in February
Month: March 2012
Let the buyer beware
I frequently get asked this question: what does the seller have to tell me about problems with the home? The short answer is: nothing. In Ontario, there is a caveat emptor or “buyer beware” system for real estate. While sellers are prohibited from actively hiding damage or other issues with a home, they are not… Continue reading Let the buyer beware
Mortgage Monday Rate Update – March 2012
Whether you like it or not, stats and numbers are a part of the world of mortgages. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here on the Mortgage Monday posts, I’ll update you on what’s going on in the world of… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – March 2012
New Barrie Seniors’ Development
Some exciting news hit Barrie this week! A new seniors’ development is scheduled to be built at Lakeshore Dr and Bradford St. It is common knowledge, and a popular topic of conversation, that our population is getting older. It is becoming increasingly difficult for seniors to find appropriate housing for their “golden years” when owning… Continue reading New Barrie Seniors’ Development
The sensitive buyer
In 2006, Glenda Halliwell made an offer on a home. She explained to her realtor, Lazarus, that she was sensitive to mould, and that she wanted to ensure that the house she was buying did not have mould. Her realtor recommended a particular home inspector, Edwards. Edwards did the inspection and did not find any… Continue reading The sensitive buyer