As in previous months, April 2017 continued to break records for home sales in the Barrie area, with detached residential home prices rising 36% compared to April 2016. There were 339 homes sold in Barrie at an average selling price of $556,353 (as of April...
There is a season for all things; a time to shop, and a time to save. In spring you can do both if you know what to look for. The season delivers a unique selection of savings for consumers, and special buying opportunities that only...
Green living has been gaining more attention over recent years with an increased concern for the environment and healthy lifestyles. It’s got my attention – I’m concerned about air and water quality and the kind of future I’m leaving for my children, and as a...
“One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested." - M. Forster, English NovelistWhen was the last time you were blown away by a customer service experience? I don’t mean good service – you went into a coffee shop, you were in and out...
Members of The Faris Team’s North Simcoe office presented their $10,000 donation, in person, to members of the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation, GBGH Administration and Emergency Department Team, yesterday (May 4, 2017).“We are very grateful for this generous donation from The Faris Team,”...
If you’ve just bought your first home, sooner or later the question will dawn on you…what do I have to do to maintain it and how much will that cost me? Or perhaps you’re a long-time home owner and have been blindsided by expensive repairs....
They say that you can tell a lot about a person from the way they decorate their home. While there are some who have worked tirelessly to bring their home design and décor to a place where they are completely satisfied, many would be a...
One of the largest operating expenses in a home is electricity use. With the rising cost of electricity, many home owners and businesses alike are turning to renewable resources as a means of cutting down costs. Solar power has become one of the leading generation...
We all want to be good eco-citizens and pass a healthier world on to our children and grandchildren, but figuring out what goes in the recycling bin or the garbage bin can be a weekly dilemma for some.As our recycling abilities continue to expand, it...
The tree buds have broken through and lovely little robins are making much-anticipated appearances on branches across the county. The time has come to roll up our sleeves, reach into our creative potential, and start planning and planting our gardens. If you are wondering where to...
