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...
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...
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...
2016 was a year of many more highs than lows in the real estate market and also a year of many unique occurrences. Here are our top four picks for real estate newsmakers and shakers.Toronto and Vancouver Hot SpotsIt's no shocker that the real estate...
The start of a new year is often a time to start off fresh, turn a new page and create a resolution for a better year ahead. While many resolutions fizzle and fade after the first month, if you’re a homeowner, there are a few...
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season may soon be over, but there is still so much action and activity around the region well into the new year. Whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast looking for adventure or searching for a more relaxed outing,...
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...
With the amount of snow we've had already, it's hard to believe that the official first day of winter just passed. It's safe to assume we'll see much more white before spring, but happily there are many more colours that will stand out in the...
