Selling in Winter

I have several clients right now who want to wait until the Spring to put their homes on the market. There are some common misconceptions that make sellers believe it is in their best interests to wait until the Spring market. The first misconception is that buyers aren’t looking to move from November to February… Continue reading Selling in Winter

Top 5 Reasons to Make Barrie Your New Home in 2012

Thinking of making a change in the new year? Want to get out of the rat race…but not too far away? Sick of your small town, but don’t want to be overwhelmed in a big city? Barrie has the best of both worlds. Read more to find out why!! The Waterfront. Kempenfelt Bay, as part… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons to Make Barrie Your New Home in 2012

How’s the Market?!

Good news, Barrie! Despite the high unemployment rate in Barrie, real estate activity has had a real boost. According to the Barrie and District Association of Realtors, “the city of Barrie saw 211 residential sales in October, up 23 per cent from one year earlier.” We do have to keep in mind, however, that last… Continue reading How’s the Market?!

Accessible Housing

This is probably a topic you won’t think about until you or someone in your family needs accessible housing. Walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and scooters can be difficult to manoeuver in the best of situations, however once you get in a house it can be extremely confining. This frustration can be a great burden and stressor… Continue reading Accessible Housing

Signing a Listing Agreement

Congratulations, you’ve decided to sell your home! Perhaps you’re moving up, or maybe you’re downsizing or moving to another city. Now comes the time to pick a REALTOR to start the process along. If you don’t already have an agent you’ve worked with before, it’s always recommended to interview two or three people to find… Continue reading Signing a Listing Agreement