If you are thinking about selling your home in Barrie or the surrounding area later this Spring or in the Summer, don’t wait! Now is the time to sell. Buyers are seriously looking, and inventory is very low. As we get into May and June, inventory will be up again and it will turn into… Continue reading Barrie sales HOT in February
Category: For Sale Friday
A weekly column by real estate agent Laura Keller that talks about what’s going on in the Barrie Real Estate market.
New Barrie Seniors’ Development
Some exciting news hit Barrie this week! A new seniors’ development is scheduled to be built at Lakeshore Dr and Bradford St. It is common knowledge, and a popular topic of conversation, that our population is getting older. It is becoming increasingly difficult for seniors to find appropriate housing for their “golden years” when owning… Continue reading New Barrie Seniors’ Development
Barrie 5th Fastest Growing CMA in Ontario
Courtesy of Invest Barrie Newsletter Statistics Canada: Barrie 5th Fastest Growing CMA in Ontario On Wednesday February 8th, Statistics Canada released their latest numbers for population and dwelling counts from the 2011 census. Canada as a whole has a higher growth rate than any other G8 country with a current population of 33.5 million. Ontario… Continue reading Barrie 5th Fastest Growing CMA in Ontario
Tips for Renovation Spending
Homeowners hear so much about how renovating their homes will increase its value. This is certainly true to a point, but I have seen more times than I would like to say that people lose money after they renovate – especially if they’re renovating to sell. It is common knowledge that kitchens and bathrooms sell,… Continue reading Tips for Renovation Spending
Marijuana Grow Houses
When you’re buying a house, there’s always the possibility that you’ll find an old grow house on your search. Unfortunately, the signs can be very hard to spot. Before a grow house goes on the market, it should be extensively renovated to correct the problems, but sometimes the only corrections are cosmetic. Here are some… Continue reading Marijuana Grow Houses