blue mountain: June 2009 Georgian Triangle Real Estate Market Report - 07/03/09 07:04 PM
The June stats are in and there are some pleasant surprises and some very positive news. Look at this chart:
For the third straight month in a row, we saw the number of MLS® listings for the month drop below 2008 levels with 11.6% fewer new listings when compared to … (4 comments)
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blue mountain: Uxbridge Real Estate Agent Escapes To Collingwood – Blue Mountain - 06/25/09 07:44 PM
One of the things I've enjoyed most about being part of the Active Rain family is connecting with REALTORS® from all over the continent. There's a dynamic, intelligent and caring community of people in our business and, I've always learned or been inspired by the posts I've read.
Two of the … (4 comments)
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blue mountain: See Stars In Blue Mountain and Collingwood! - 03/29/09 10:47 AM
One of my clients sent me the most beautiful picture a few weeks ago and I'd like to share it with you.
These folks immigrated to Canada from the U.K. in order to improve their quality of life. They bought a lovely rural property on the Niagara Escarpment just south … (1 comments)
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blue mountain: February 2009 Georgian Triangle Real Estate Market Report - 03/04/09 11:06 AM
The local real estate market for Collingwood, Blue Mountain and surrounding areas showed some minor improvement over the past month compared to the previous 3 months. Overall, sales YTD are still well below last year by about 50% in the number of unit sales.
Following Januarys pattern, it was again interesting … (0 comments)
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blue mountain: Georgian Triangle Real Estate Market Report: January 2009 - 02/05/09 04:26 PM
The local real estate market followed national trends by posting the lowest number of monthly sales in over a decade. The 46 sales reported in the Georgian Triangle last month represents a drop of 59% over January, 2008 and is lower than December 2008's 53 sales.
One interesting and slightly surprising … (1 comments)
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blue mountain: What's The Difference Between a Cottage And a Chalet? - 02/03/09 12:10 PM
A few weeks ago, I learned a lesson in the obvious. It was a lesson about how easily we can sometimes take things forgranted.
While showing properties in Blue Mountain to some buyers who were here from Asia, one of them asked me what the difference was between a cottage and … (7 comments)
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blue mountain: Wasaga Beach and Collingwood Posted Real Estate Price Gains in 2008 - 02/01/09 07:23 PM
Although it's now February, people are still asking about prices in our various neighbourhoods in the Georgian Triangle. So, in the spirit of wrapping up the 2008 statistics, here is a chart showing the change in the average sale prices between 2007 and 2008 by area:
Please do remember that average … (0 comments)
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blue mountain: Looking For a Real Estate Agent in Collingwood – Blue Mountain? (Hopefully Not As Dull As It Sounds) - 01/31/09 12:01 PM
We interrupt his blog to bring you a little shameless self-promotion.
First, let us say that we love most of our fellow REALTORS® around here. They are a good bunch. But this is not about them (sorry guys and gals).
For a few years now, we've been working hard to keep … (2 comments)
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blue mountain: Here’s An Easier Way To Follow The Real Estate Market - 01/15/09 10:54 AM
I know that statistics and charts can be a bit mind numbing. On the other hand, they are the story that we need to know telling us where we've been and where we might be going.
I like to watch certain stats in particular: the number of new listings, the number … (2 comments)
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blue mountain: 2008 Year End Real Estate Report for the Georgian Triangle - 01/05/09 01:44 PM
After reviewing, crunching, tabulating and charting, I finally have a report to share on the 2008 Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board performance. The Georgian Triangle area traditionally includes Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Grey Highlands and Meaford however, the data in some cases captures a wider area that includes towns … (0 comments)
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blue mountain: Marketing A Luxury Home in Collingwood ~ Blue Mountain; Part 3 - 10/27/08 01:03 PM
After looking at the basics of selling in the first two posts on marketing luxury homes, it's time to consider some specific actions.
We know that the single most important tool today is the internet. When a property is listed in the Multiple Listing Service, it automatically appears on the public … (3 comments)
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blue mountain: Marketing a Luxury Home In Collingwood ~ Blue Mountain; Part 2 - 10/27/08 12:38 PM
After you have established the right asking price, have prepared and staged your luxury home, it's time to begin marketing the home for sale.
Remember the question most sellers ask is "Will you advertise my home in the Globe & Mail?" Let's think about that. What we want to find is … (0 comments)
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blue mountain: Do You Rent Out Your Blue Mountain Condo or Chalet? - 10/03/08 01:34 PM
Many people who own secondary properties in vacation country like to rent them out from time to time to cover overhead costs associated with owning such a property. That may get a little more difficult soon.
The Town of the Blue Mountains has been discussing the issue of short term rentals … (1 comments)
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blue mountain: What A Difference A Decade Makes - 04/04/08 06:15 AM
Do you remember riding the escalator in the middle of Woolworth's in Collingwood? Today in its place, you'll find the Admiral Building which is home to a flagship LCBO along with other shops and services. In the 18 plus years that I've been practicing real estate, just about everything has changed.
Back … (1 comments)
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blue mountain: How’s The Market? November Stats Are In - 12/04/07 12:32 PM
The Bank of Canada cut it's key overnight interest rate by a quarter of a point today and it will be interesting to see how that may or may not impact our real estate market in the Collingwood - Blue Mountain area.
In the meantime, the November MLS® statistics from the Georgian … (2 comments)
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blue mountain: Blue Mountain Ski Season Has Begun! - 12/03/07 03:24 PM
With the snowfall and cold temperatures, Blue Mountain opened this week-end with four trails and two lifts open today. After such a miserable and late start to the season last year, everyone is rejoicing this year and looking forward to a strong season. For current conditions, check out the Blue Mountain … (0 comments)
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blue mountain: Rental Revenue = Affordable Blue Mountain Get-Away - 10/08/07 02:50 PM
I often hear people say that they'd like to have a second home in the Collingwood area as they enjoy escaping from everyday life to play here in the Georgian Triangle. A barrier can be the carrying costs of a second home with things like taxes, utilities and condo fees adding … (0 comments)
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