Barrie has the bones to make it one of the province’s best places to invest, the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) says. Released Tuesday, the network’s Top Ontario Towns list ranks Kitchener/Cambridge as tops, followed by Hamilton, then Barrie. Orillia makes the list at number 11,...
The following information has been provided by Nicole Daoust, Senior Mortgage Specialist at RBC. For more information, please contact Nicole at 705-728-5832.Commission is my friend.As a borrower, you don’t typically compensate your broker. It’s lenders who shell out commissions and finder’s fees. A...
Here are 10 great tips to ensure your lawn is weed free, without using any chemicals! 1. PROPER FERTILIZATION: with a high slow release content, and a proper balance of nutrients for your specific soil and grass types. No, fertilizers are not all the same, and...
With a desire to give back to the community, the Mark Faris Team went “Full Out” for the Barrie Food Bank, helping to sort 70,000 lbs of food for their annual Easter food drive. On April 24th, we rallied with 27 members of our team,...
Desirable homes come in many sizes and budgets. So it is fun to see how the most expensive listings compare with our own treasured houses. Not surprisingly, the same comforts and highlights we appreciate at home contribute to the value of top properties as well....
The Bank of Canada announced on April 16th, 2014 that it was keeping its trend-setting overnight lending rate at 1 per cent, where it has been parked since September 2010. The Bank also published its latest quarterly Monetary Policy Report and updated its economic growth...
March 30th marked our second annual client Easter Skate Eggstravaganza at the Holly Community Centre, as we joined our amazing clients and laced up for a FUN filled morning of skating to welcome in spring and celebrate Easter! From beginner skaters to well-seasoned pros, and those who...
Whether you’re bringing home your new baby or preparing for guests with children, safety is of the utmost importance. Hazardous household items may be easily overlooked by an adult but can spark a child’s curiosity and have undesirable consequences. Start by seeing your home from...
As your start to think about spring cleaning, have you considered chemical free cleaning products? There are plenty of eco-friendly cleaners on the market, or you can simply make your own with household ingredients such as vinegar, baking soda, or lemon juice. Here are a...
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations in 2014, and extended the outlook to 2015.National resale housing activity has started 2014 at lower levels,...
