When you are selling your home, the last thing you need to worry about is the home inspection and what it may uncover especially as markets become more balanced.

Today I took a webinar from MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) on how they evaluate properties’ values. I learned some things I did not previously know.

Today I took a webinar from MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) on how they evaluate properties’ values. I learned some things I did not previously know.

Today I took a webinar from MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) on how they evaluate properties’ values. I learned some things I did not previously know.

Watch this highly interesting animated info graphic on how housing prices have risen in major countries since the year of 2000.

Jane and Lorraine are on Talk of the Town at 95.1 The Peak FM again: This time the real estate experts talk about curb appeal and why it is so important when selling a home.

Watch this highly interesting animated info graphic on how housing prices have risen in major countries since the year of 2000.

Jane and Lorraine are on Talk of the Town at 95.1 The Peak FM again: This time the real estate experts talk about curb appeal and why it is so important when selling a home.

Watch this highly interesting animated info graphic on how housing prices have risen in major countries since the year of 2000.

Jane and Lorraine are on Talk of the Town at 95.1 The Peak FM again: This time the real estate experts talk about home staging for sellers and if it is still necessary in this hot real estate market.

Pandemic’s effect on Urban vs Rural Living. Real Estate sales are skyrocketing! It’s a great time to buy or sell.

Pandemic’s effect on Urban vs Rural Living. Real Estate sales are skyrocketing! It’s a great time to buy or sell.

Pandemic’s effect on Urban vs Rural Living. Real Estate sales are skyrocketing! It’s a great time to buy or sell.

Spring is a great opportunity to fix up the inevitable wear and tear on your home during the winter. Here are some suggestions to get your place back in shape.

The Landlord and Tenant Board is closed and not hearing cases. Always slow and backlogged, once life returns to some semblance of normal, the LTB will be months (years?) behind. Any notices you serve on a Tenant MUST be done properly to a TEE in order to avoid any further delay when your case reaches the Board.

The Landlord and Tenant Board is closed and not hearing cases. Always slow and backlogged, once life returns to some semblance of normal, the LTB will be months (years?) behind. Any notices you serve on a Tenant MUST be done properly to a TEE in order to avoid any further delay when your case reaches the Board.

DIY or Hire a Pro? 4 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Next RenoBefore any home improvement project, there is inevitably a time you might ask "Can I do this myself?" While it can be tempting to tackle a reno solo to save money, consider the following before you...

Lagom at Home: Is This Swedish Décor Trend 'Just Right' For You? Lagom, the Swedish lifestyle philosophy, is built around the concept of moderation. Roughly translated, it means 'not too much, not too little – just right' and in the design world, is about balancing...

Prior to specifics for our local market, let’s take a look at what is happening in the broader Canadian market and the GTA. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has predicted almost flat growth in 2019. The average prices are forecast to fall in 2019 in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and rise in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. Then CREA’s forecast is for continued price improvements into 2020.

Blue Mountain Offers Free Attractions to Locals on June 9th, 2019 As Blue Mountain prepares for an exciting summer, the four-season Resort is hosting its fourth Community Day on Sunday, June 9th. Local residents can enjoy free access to Blue Mountain’s summer...

CREA® Updates and Extends Re-sale Housing Market Forecast CREA® UPDATES AND EXTENDS RESALE HOUSING MARKET FORECASTThe Canadian Real Estate Association has updated its forecast for home sales activity. Although national home sales are projected to ease by 1.6% to...

February 2019 South Georgian Bay Region Housing Sales up by 21.2 % over February 2018 According to the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors and MLS data, there were 166 units sold in the area last month, which is up 21.2 per cent over February 2018. The total...

Annual rent rates poised to go up According to a recent report by Rentals.ca.Annual rents to increase by 11% in Toronto, 9% in Ottawa and 7% in Vancouver, says a recent report by Rentals.ca. Average rents across Canada will increase by 6% in 2019.The average Canadian...

Sellers Gain Some Heft as Listings Thin Slower market calls for a clever selling strategy(The article below is excerpted from The Globe and Mail, December 7th, 2018. Collingwood / Blue Mountains tends to follow trends set in the Big Smoke, which makes articles like...

CMHC making changes to allow self-employed to qualify for a mortgage Great news for Canadian entrepreneursCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is making changes to facilitate self-employed Canadians with obtaining a mortgage. The national housing agency says it’s...

Best Home Improvements for Resale Getting the most value from your renovationsIf you are entertaining the idea of selling your current home, there are so many things to consider. And, within all those considerations, your financial benefit should be taken into...

Realtors®: Slam Proposed "Punitive" Taxes in York Region Realtors® and car dealers are teaming up to demand York Region put the brakes on its hopes of bringing in new taxes on vehicles and real estate.In advance of the June 7 provincial election, the region renewed...

How Much Home Can I Afford? When buying a home anywhere the bottom line lies with what you can afford. We know that prices in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) have been going up drastically over the last several years. But what does this actually mean for you? What is...

Economic Impact of MLS® Home Sales and Purchases in Ontario (2017) Resale housing transactions across Ontario generate significant economic activity. A summary of the 2017 Altus Report is below; for the full report, please contact us.Estimated expenditures generated...

The Canadian Real Estate Market Projections to 2019 A Balanced Housing MarketThe Canadian Real Estate Market is poised to remain strong. Despite a cooling off in home prices and sales, all data and stats suggest minor fluctuations with housing starts set to level off...

Rising Interest Rates How will this effect you and your mortgage?Here is a recent article from The Globe and Mail (January 24, 2018) discussing the changes that will occur as interest rates increase.In summary:The Bank of Canada is raising interest rates. The economy...

The New Stress Test for Uninsured Mortgages Lorraine and I recently attended a seminar by The Mortgage Group regarding the new requirements for uninsured mortgages taking place January 1st, 2018.The purpose of the new requirements are to keep people within a safe...

Painting For Profit How paint colour can influence your home sale priceThere is no doubt that the real estate market in Collingwood and The Blue Mountains area is hot. Housing sale prices have been at an unprecidented high. This is great news if you are considering...

Collingwood's Waterfront Master Plan Public access to a revitalized waterfrontThe Waterfront Master Plan was developed in collaboration with various stakeholders, waterfrontuser groups, and approximately 1,800 community members. It outlines the direction in which the...