Kim Bailey's (baileki) Blog

Compared to what the news is saying, our June results showed the opposite. For our Brantford Real Estate Board in June our Listings where down by .8%, volume of only three units but if you compare that to our record breaking 2007, we aren't in bad shape. Sales by volume and units are up, not by m...

Competing Offers In certain market conditions, although there isn't too much of this anymore in Brantford, Ontario, consumers may find that more than one buyer is interested in a property.  This is a competing offer situation and it can create unique conditions in a real estate transaction. Both ...

This is the second part of my smart golfing that I posted awhile ago. #4. Use equipment that works for you..............Ensure that your clubs match your body dimesions, swing, and skill level.  See a golf professional if you're not how to do this. #5. Move-Get and keep your body in safe motion *...

Golfing can be a great physical activity that includes walking, lifting and repetitive arm motions. Use these tips to get the most out of your healthy and active golf season. 1. Start with a warm up.........allow 10 min to warm up before the 1st tee to reduce muscle strain, injury and fatique. St...

With all this warm and wet weather Brant County, Ontario is experciencing an over abundance of slapping away those pesky mosquitoes. This weather is perfect for breeding these skitters and I'm sure the campers are spending more money on bug spray, which we can't afford due the increasing cost of ...

The Right Selling Price Affects Your Bottom Line When you're selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you'll receive. That's why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced realtor. I can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on sever...

Well our Ontario Gov't has finally put an end to the newer 40yr amortization. It was just introduced a couple of years ago and as of Oct 2008 it will no longer exsist. Is this good? or Bad? It will cetainly hold alot of people back from affording to purchase a home but will save alot of consumers...

First and foremost I must apologize for May's statistic's being posted so late. May showed a 10% decrease over sales in 2007. But don't forget 2007 was a record breaking year in Brantford and last year we saw an increase of 16% in May.  Our May listings for 2008 were up 1.2%, same time in 2007 we...

Attention you avid MLS surfers, it has been changed over to www.realtors.ca Go check it out especially the mapping.