I have several clients right now who want to wait until the Spring to put their homes on the market. There are some common misconceptions that make sellers believe it is in their best interests to wait until the Spring market. The first misconception is that buyers aren’t looking to move from November to February… Continue reading Selling in Winter
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.
Singles Buying Homes
Once you graduate college or university, get a job, and start your career, maybe have your first apartment on your own, you start to think about the future. You probably start saving for a downpayment thinking that eventually you’ll be able to buy a home. But you’re single. You’re happy (hopefully!), but you think that… Continue reading Singles Buying Homes
Top 5 Reasons to Make Barrie Your New Home in 2012
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
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?
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?!