This is a question that I try to answer before it’s even asked. While every REALTOR offers different services, one of the primary reason buyers and sellers choose US to help with their real estate transactions, is simple – we work for YOU! This is one of the most expensive transactions you’ll deal with, and… Continue reading Why work with a REALTOR?
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Most Sellers won’t ‘Play Ball’ with a ‘Low Ball’!
So you found the house and are ready to move forward with an offer when you look to your agent and say “I think we should low-ball them!” My response is usually something like: “I understand wanting to get a deal, but If the purchase price you plan to offer is so blatantly low that… Continue reading Most Sellers won’t ‘Play Ball’ with a ‘Low Ball’!
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?!
Closing time
In my post last week, I talked about adjustments on closing. Adjustments are one element of closing costs: the costs that you will have to pay in addition to your purchase price in order to buy your home. There are several line items in closing costs; some are fixed, and some are variable. Some fixed… Continue reading Closing time
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