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?!

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

Signing a Listing Agreement

Congratulations, you’ve decided to sell your home! Perhaps you’re moving up, or maybe you’re downsizing or moving to another city. Now comes the time to pick a REALTOR to start the process along. If you don’t already have an agent you’ve worked with before, it’s always recommended to interview two or three people to find… Continue reading Signing a Listing Agreement

New Shalom Park in Barrie

For all you Barrie residents, you know that Barrie’s South End experienced a significant boom in a very short period of time. Businesses have continued to grow, and new homes are popping up all the time. Public infrastructure has been lagging in the South End, like libraries and community centres. Our city understands the increasing… Continue reading New Shalom Park in Barrie

Signing the Buyer Representation Agreement

Contracts in general tend to be difficult for people to sign. There is a finality to it. Obligation. If you’ve bought a home in Ontario,  you’ve likely seen this form. There are reasons that this form is used that protect both you as the buyer, and us as the REALTOR. When you sell your home,… Continue reading Signing the Buyer Representation Agreement