Barrie
Real Estate News and Questions
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Whether you have owned a Barrie condo or townhouse for a while or are a relatively new owner, here is a short list of items for you to consider when evaluating the security of your unit and building.
Condo Entry Access: If your condo building or unit has an alarm
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My week began as usual with a coffee and a look at the newspaper headlines. A story in the Star about changes to the business of Real Estate to be imposed by the Canadian Competition Bureau had many in our industry buzzing by the end of the day.
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For those with the time and ambition to represent themselves in the purchase or sale of real estate in order to try and save the out of pocket expense of hiring a Realtor, the link below will provide you with some good insight into the legalities that will
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I took a drive with my friend Deb last weekend and Moe the dog came along for the ride. Moe added an interesting component to the sunday drive. Deb does the morning radio show at KoolFM here in town and....well have a look and listen as she elegantly describes the days
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Late this summer on a warm night around a campfire just outside of town, Grant Sauve serenaded the group, strumming out one song after another. He played for us a tune he penned called "Here in Barrie". I shared the story with some members of our City council the next week
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media release from BDAR President, Wendy Elzner.
MLS® home sales activity reached the highest level ever for the month of September in the area served by the Barrie District Association of REALTORS® Inc. Improving demand and fewer new listings continue to draw down inventories.
According to statistics provided
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Construction of the Lakehead University Orillia Ontario Campus is well underway and the first of three phases of this new education facility is expected to open in the fall of 2010. The creation of a new university presents a rare and significant real estate investment opportunity to those who will
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When it comes to purchasingBarrie condo insurance, there’s a lot more that needs to be considered than just ensuring your contents will be covered.
While the condominium corporation has insurance (which you partially pay for out of your monthly fee), that policy usually only covers items that are part
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Real Estate investment in Ontario or elsewhere requires some basic considerations during the where when and what stages. The interview below with Don Campbell, head of the Real Estate Investment Network considers these factors and their results in our current economic climate. Some of REIN's conclusions bode well for Barrie Ontario.(hear
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Thanks to all who continue to contribute their great area photographs to the "Barrie - One more reason why I live here" photo pool in Flickr.
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Driving to Barrie early this morning, I've noticed some wild turkeys standing by the side of the highway...
They were waving their wings and yelling: "Pick me! Pick ME!"
Thanksgiving Weekend is here everyone, and most of us already think about that bird in the oven... some of you perhaps just
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If you’ve been part of a sales transaction for a detached home in Barrie, you’re probably aware of the inspection that’s completed by a certified professional inspector prior to the purchaser finalizing and accepting the deal. However, you may not be aware that there are inspectors that specialize
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The fall and winter months are upon us once again and with the colder weather comes increased demand for the resources of our local community services. This year, the BARRIE FOOD BANK is celebrating its 25th year serving our community, and the demand for their service has seen a huge increase
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What happened to my Client who Fell in Love with a home I showed him?
He went back home to Toronto, to take a closer look at his financial situation, talk to his Family and his Mortgage Specialist. He wanted that home! I told him that he should take care of
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Few months ago I was contacted by someone who found my site by Google Search. I was impressed he said that each time he searched; I came up at the top, so he decided to give me a call. He was looking to buy in Barrie and currently lived in Toronto.
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Hi Everyone!
It's so good to be home. I jus had an opportunity to visit some European places from my childhood and it was great to see some of my family again. I was fortunate enough to travel to different cities and countries on the Old Continent and was amazed at
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As we reached a point early in 2008 where Canadian news media began to report that we too were now seeing the symptoms of recession in our own economy, Realtors began to wonder how bad it might get and just what the business of Real Estate was about to
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To those looking into the Barrie townhome market for the first time, navigating your way around can be a bit confusing. For instance, what’s the difference between a condominium townhome and a freehold townhome? And why are some called ‘townhomes’, while others are referred to as ‘townhouses’?
In order to
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The final deadline for the federal Home Renovation tax credit is closing in. You have until February 1st 2010 to take advantage.
The Home Renovation Tax Credit applies to eligible expenses of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum non-refundable tax credit of $1,350
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media release from BDAR President, Wendy Elzner.
Home sales activity remains strong in August
MLS® home sales activity in August 2009 was up from year-ago levels for the third consecutive month in the area served by the Barrie District Association of REALTORS® Inc. Meanwhile, active and new listings continued retreating
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The Winery Gable: An innovative solution to outdoor privacy.
Barrie Home Stagers are always up for a creativechallenge! When a Barrie agent came to us looking for a way to overcome the issue of privacy in a house that was going on the market for the second time, we
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Michelle Finnamore of Advantage Staging has been busy along with 10 other designers at the fabulous Estate on the Bay Designer showhome makeover for the upcoming United Way 50th Anniversary open house tour.
I chose to stage the exterior grounds including the front door area, the cabana, the top of the
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$389900.
Three Bedroom upscale residence for about the price of a GTA "Fixer Upper". A five minute drive east down Big Bay Point Road from highway 400 sits this community of newer homes. This home boasts high ceilings, a mix of slate and and hard wood floors and a
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Whether you’re a first‐time buyer or a seasoned homeowner looking for a change in lifestyle, there are a few things you need to research before you consider making an offer on a condo in Barrie.
Determine what building is right for you: As the City of Barrie has grown,
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