In the bleak mid-winter on dreary cold days, curling up under a blanket by the fire seems to be about the best option. But those new year resolutions of keeping active would only go to waste. And who says carnivals and festivals are only for...
Are you thinking about selling your home without the services of a professional Realtor®? Many home owners who choose to sell their property privately will naively enter the project thinking it’s not drastically different than selling equipment on Kijiji. Not so. Before you decide, there...
Tucked peacefully in your bed at night or out on a day of adventure, far from your mind are the thoughts of hidden dangers lurking around your home. The doors are locked, oven and lights shut off… your house is safe! But is it really...
Here’s what happened in real estate in Simcoe County this December. Do you have questions? Give us a call at 1-888-444-9533 or send us your question by clicking Ask Faris. The Faris Team assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions....
When buying a car, we read reviews, do research, start spreadsheets, and kick tires. When selecting a Realtor®, often people are a little more care-free. Uncle Bob is a Realtor® – let’s hire him. Case closed. What difference could it make whether you choose one...
Winter is upon us and you are probably feeling the effects of long, cold days. A cool draft seeps through windows and doors, there’s slush in the front foyer, eavestroughs filled with ice and water, and your heat and hydro bills are beginning to creep...
December’s CREA results show that this year has been one of the strongest years on record for real estate demands in the Barrie region. The market has proven to be very profitable for sellers in the Barrie area, and we will continue to see a...
Shopping fatigue. By the time January comes around, many of us are happy to see the end of a busy shopping season, often because credit card bills are rolling in. Whether you live to shop or make purchases only as required, here are a few...
Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that combines real and computer-generated worlds. Given a real subject captured on video or camera, the technology augments that real-world image with extra layers of digital information. AR is commonly used to enhance television sportscasts by creating the “first...
Some people say high fences make good neighbours, and others are happy to build close relationships with those who live next door or in close proximity to their home.Whether you're happy, sad, or indifferent that your neighbour is moving, there's a lot to be learned...
