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
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Why work with a REALTOR?
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?
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?!
Agreement of Purchase and Sale – Inclusions/Exclusions
A standard residential agreement of purchase and sale in the Province of Ontario includes a section that details the items in addition to the real property that are to be included in the offer, and others that are excluded from the agreement. The listing agreement will detail the items that the seller is willing to… Continue reading Agreement of Purchase and Sale – Inclusions/Exclusions