News articles and speculation about the Canadian real estate market have certainly changed their tune since the beginning of this year, when everyone was ranting and raving about how much doom and gloom we were in for in Canada’s real estate market in 2013. Now after a jump in sales across the co
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09/20/2013
It only happens once or twice year, the dreaded Friday the 13th! Maybe it’s due to the popularity of the 1980’s movies by the same name, but our culture has a collective fear of the number 13 and Friday the 13th in particular. Where did this superstition come from? Some theorize that the fear of
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09/13/2013
We are finally heading into a weekend in Barrie that promises blue skies and sunshine! So what will you be doing to take advantage of this great summer weather? There are lots of events and festivals going on in and around Barrie this weekend, to take advantage of, from live music, stock car raci
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08/09/2013
As we head into the ‘heat’ of the summer here in Barrie, lawn maintenance duties seem to multiply: Cut the grass, water the lawn, weed the flower beds, weed the lawn, treat the lawn, fertilize the lawn ... and the list goes on! But if you’re like most people it’s hard to fit lawn maintenance into
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07/12/2013
Having pets is often times, much like having kids. They leave their toys out around the house, don’t clean up after themselves and sometimes make messes! There is a way however that you can keep your pets happy and keep your home tidy. In honour of ‘Take your dog to work day’, we’ve gathered some
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06/21/2013
If you are in the process of purchasing a new home you may have come across the term ‘Title Insurance’ when looking into closing costs, but just what exactly is title insurance and what kind of benefits does it provide? Title insurance has been a routine part of home purchases for approximately 1
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06/14/2013
Getting around Barrie and the surrounding area will be easier this summer, as two major transit improvements get underway. In a City of Barrie press release this past Wednesday, it was announced that by August of this summer Barrie transit service will extend to Essa Township and CFB Borden. The
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05/24/2013
With the rush of tax season behind us, most people file away their tax return and stop thinking about taxes until March of the following year, but to make sure that you’ll save money on this year’s taxes make yourself aware of all of the savings you may be able to take advantage of this year. Th
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05/17/2013
The appropriately named RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, is an initiative started by Keller Williams International where Keller Williams Associates across North America can show their commitment to the local community by volunteering with a local charity or community project.
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05/10/2013
Although it might not feel much like Spring here in Barrie today, it is! And that means the time for Spring cleaning is just around the corner! Cleaning out and organizing your closet may seem like a low priority but if you simply want to get more organized or are thinking about selling your home
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04/12/2013
