For Sale Friday – Page 6 – Barrie Real Estate Talk

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

Buying a Home as a New Canadian

I got a phone call this week from someone who has recently moved to Canada and wanted to buy a home. Because the processes are so different in every country (and sometimes in each province!) it’s so important for new residents to discover their options. Since I’ve never bought a home in another country, I… Continue reading Buying a Home as a New Canadian