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...
You’ve finally found a house that checks all your boxes and you’re ready to put in an offer, but your Realtor® has just informed you that there are multiple offers on the home. As if buying a house isn’t stressful enough, now you’ve got a...
This past year the term "hot market" took on a whole new meaning. Here's a summary of what we saw happen in Simcoe County's real estate market in 2016 (stats derived from Barrie MLS): Prices are up over 20% from last year. The average home price...
The City of Barrie and surrounding Simcoe County communities have seen a great influx of home buyers from the GTA. As population and home prices continue to rise in Toronto and surrounding areas, more and more individuals and families are choosing to move north. Here...
Home is where the heart is, and pets are often at the heart of many homes.However much joy a pet adds to your life, when selling your home, the same golden rule applies to pet owners and non-pet owners alike: look at your home through...
Shows like Flip that House or Fixer Upper make buying a home that’s in need of some TLC look easy. Home improvement programs glamourize renovation projects with fairy tale renos that take you from idea to reno to profit in a half hour. It’s great...
The holidays are upon you and your home still hasn’t sold yet. To pull or not to pull the listing…that is the question. It used to be a no-brainer – take the house off the market and relist in the new year or perhaps spring. ...
It’s no secret that the housing market across Simcoe County has been hot hot hot this spring. The average sale price of a detached property in Barrie increased by 17% last month, compared to April 2015, and Essa Township and Innisfil properties increased by 8%...
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...
