Whether you're buying or selling a home, having a good real estate agent or a great real estate agent makes all the difference - not only financially but also emotionally. When you buy or sell a home, you’re taking a huge financial step. Hiring an...
The right window treatment can take a room from bland to beautiful. Here are a few pointers to help you choose window coverings that meet your needs while also enhancing your décor: Analyze your requirements. Is privacy the primary concern, or is it the sun’s glare...
Get your family bundled up this weekend and beat the winter blues at Barrie’s Winterfest and Festival of Ice! Named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario and plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Offering fun for the whole family, make memories February...
Searching for a home can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. However, if you take this important first step before you start your search process, you can avoid complications and search with confidence.Nicole Daoust, Senior Mortgage Specialist with Royal Bank says getting Pre-approved for a...
Residential property sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® Inc. numbered 201 units in December 2013. This was a rebound of 17 per cent from last year’s weaker December.Within the City of Barrie sales activity was up 22...
It is often said that one of the most expensive and important purchases a person will ever make in their life will be a home. However, unlike most other purchases, there is no refund or money back guarantee. This is why it is so important...
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 2013 and 2014.Stronger than expected activity through summer and early autumn was widely thought to reflect...
Tips and advice from our exclusive home stager, Lesley King - Stage Presence Preparing your home for the market while simultaneously trying to create some semblance of your holiday traditions can be tricky. It's important to create a warm and inviting atmosphere during any time of...
It has been long known that plants produce oxygen, providing a healthier environment in your home. But did you know that indoor plants can filter 50 – 60 percent of airborne microbes, such as bacteria and mold spores? Indoor plants can also absorb contaminants like...
As the snow began to fall and the holiday season approached, The Mark Faris Team hosted its annual client appreciation dinner at the Barrie Golf and Country Club. It was a night to remember! Over 230 of our clients and referrals from this past year...
