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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Are you looking for a home in Barrie, Ontario?  Are you a home buyer looking in Simcoe County?  Look no further! LOVE THE HOME YOU BUY IN Barrie, OR WE'LL BUY IT BACK.  GUARANTEED.    TwoMoveYou Realtors, Victoria Carter and Kirk Rickman, Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage in Simcoe County have lists of homes available under $600,000  They also protect their buyers by offering a guarantee that if you don't love your home within 24 months of owning it, they will buy it back from you!  Over 1400 Square Feet of Pure Sunshine Fills this Highly Desired East Facing Corner Unit!Welcome to the most sought after unit in the entire building... number 118. Be WOWED as you walk through this 2 year old, ground level, 2 Bedroom, 2 washroom plus den, corner unit with a beautiful forested backdrop...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Just listed for sale by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage, Victoria Carter, Broker. TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real estate.  Love the home that you purchase with Victoria and Kirk or they will buy it back. Guaranteed.Over 1400 square feet of pure luxury and sunshine filling this highly desired EAST facing corner unit at 302 Essa Road, Unit 118 in Barrie.  Be wowed as you walk through the main floor unit with a forested backdrop.  You will feel at ease with the amount of breathable space.  9 foot ceilings, Modern upgrades including laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances, a luxury spa like shower in the primary bedroom... French doors, tons of windows and a walkout terrace that leads to 14 acres of environmentally protected trails!Did you want to see this beautiful unit?  Just cal...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Are you looking for a home in Barrie, Ontario?  Are you a home buyer looking in Simcoe City? Look no further! LOVE THE HOME YOU BUY IN Barrie, OR WE'LL BUY IT BACK.  GUARANTEED.    TwoMoveYou Realtors, Victoria Carter and Kirk Rickman, Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage in Simcoe have lists of homes available They also protect their buyers by offering a guarantee that if you don't love your home within 24 months of owning it, they will buy it back from you!  Coming Soon In Barrie Simcoe Ontario,  Brand New & Never Lived 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Plus Den Corner Suite Condominium ApartmentCall Us @647-697-7413for more information.We look forward to helping you find the real estate property/ies of your dreams.  Victoria Carter and Kirk RickmanTwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Systems
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By InCom Web & e-Marketing Solutions, Marketing Coordinator
(InCom Real Estate Web & e-Marketing Solutions)
If you’re considering participating in the Barrie real estate market sometime soon, you’ll be happy to know that, despite a rather rocky year in 2017, the market is finally stabilizing into a solid environment for investment. Barrie is a rapidly growing city that is quickly becoming the go-to destination for people looking to move outside of Toronto. Much of this has to do with the fact that Barrie is well connected, has all the amenities that people come to expect from a city, and is located near many provincial parks, lakes, and other recreational activities. Take a look at these upcoming trends and statistics for this coming 2018. A Rocky YearAs mentioned, 2017 was not exactly smooth sailing for Barrie real estate. Increased demand due to immigration and new buyers arriving from the ...
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By Pam Bechard, HELPING YOU IS WHAT I DO!
(Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage)
Search current inventory of Bradford Homes for Sale17 Prince Dr. Bradford, On3 Bedroom Family Home For Sale17 Prince Drive, Bradford, OnPrice: $642,900MLS number: :N4091053Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3Square Footage: 1850Call Pam Bechard Agent at 905 716-2736 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. You Will Love The Two Car Garage With Custom Loft Storage Of This  Family HomeWonderful opportunity to own a solid built all brick three bedroom family home in the Town of Bradford. This home  with its welcoming entrance is clean and move in ready yet welcomes your own personal touch and updates to make it your own. Eat-In Kitchen Click here to see additional images of this Bradford Home For SaleKitchen Perfect for Family TimeAn Eat-in kitchen is a true luxury. It is a pla...
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By Michelle Finnamore, Preparing your property for sale
(Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket)
We are so lucky to work from downtown Toronto in modern condos to the small towns like Alliston and Thornton with beautiful character Victorian homes. We provided a staging consultation at 10 Robert Street in Thornton and the home owner carried out the suggestions perfectly.Staging is about evoking an emotional attachment with a home.Buyers will always provide a list of wants but typically they buy with their hearts.A home is an emotional buy, you will hear a buyer say they knew it was the house for them as soon as they walked in the door.We like to create a look that you would see on Pinterest, in a country living design magazine or on one the many shows that flip older homes. Buyers typically connect with a home that shows them the lifestyle they are looking for. If you are looking to...
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By Michelle Finnamore, Preparing your property for sale
(Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket)
Staging in the Toronto and Vaughan area we stage in a modern or modern traditional way to attract our ideal buyers.When we stage in the King City and Alliston area it changes as it is more country with city/rural influences.When we arrived at this home the elderly owners had moved out the children showed us the furniture that was left at the house. We found this old desk out in the shed. It was in pieces so the daughter offered to put it back together again as it had been her desk.Investment, minimal.Impact, priceless.We work with every budget and whatever treasures we find at property.Call the Go To Girl around town when you want your property marketed to attract your ideal buyers.Michelle Finnamore Interiors Ltd.416.928.2999michelle@finnamoreinteriors.com 
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By Michelle Finnamore, Preparing your property for sale
(Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket)
Home staging in the Alliston area we are known to be find economical solutions with our staging suggestions to market a home for sale.In this home the seller thought to attract buyers they might have to replace the dated kitchen cabinets which were a light oak colour.  We suggested that they replace the very worn and dated main floor  with commercial laminate, install a neutral light gray subway tile for a back splash in the kitchen and paint the walls a light gray called Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore. The final touch was to install simple, modern light fixtures to create a bright look in these darker days of the fall season.By doing this we saved time and money on smaller fixes to update the look of the kitchen cabinetry.It was all done in 10 days from the time of selecting the finishe...
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By Don McAskin, "Everybody is Askin...for McAskin"
(REALTY EXECUTIVES Of Simcoe Inc.)
Search current inventory of Commercial Properties for Sale in Barrie, OntarioCommercial Space for Sale, Downtown Barrie, Ontario28-38 Dunlop St West and 41 Maple Avenue Barrie, Ontario Price: $3,750,000MLS number: 1500683Number of Buildings: 5Number of Units: 15Square Footage: 16,512Call Don McAskin at 705-727-6777  or email at don@realtyexecutives.com to arrange a showing. You Will Love the Downtown atmosphere of Barrie, OntarioTake a chance and own Half a City Block in Downtown Barrie. This is a delightful opportunity to own a major commercial property in Barrie, Ontario. This property contains 5 Buildings or 15 Units (rentals). Each of the buildings are very versatile, containing apartments, offices and retail. This beautiful location features many surrounding resturants, entertainme...
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By Don McAskin, "Everybody is Askin...for McAskin"
(REALTY EXECUTIVES Of Simcoe Inc.)
Home Prices in Barrie Ontario for March 2015Real estate market data for Barrie, Ontario provided by Don McAskin of Realty Executives Of Simcoe Inc. Looking free home evaluation Barrie Home Prices There were 2.7 months of inventory at the end of March 2015, well below levels for this time of the year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity. We have seen 11 straight months of listing price increases on home prices in Barrie and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Barrie but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many of our listings...
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
On March 30th some changes to the mortgage application process that may affect you came into play. The change regards the placeholder amount for heating costs on your mortgage application and will affect how lenders calculate your debt servicing ratios – i.e. how much money you have to spend on a mortgage. Traditionally the heating expense amount on a mortgage application has been $85. This has now been changed to a scale of amounts depending on the square footage of the home: Property Size Heating Cost Amount Less than 2,000 Square Feet Minimum $1,020 Annually or $85 Monthly 2,000-3,500 Square Feet Minimum $2,220 Annually or $185 Monthly 3,501+ Square Feet Minimum $3,300 Annually or $275 Monthly   Your debt service ratio helps the lender to determine how much of a mortgage payment you ...
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
One of the things that we look forward to in the holiday season is the beauty of homeowner’s holiday lights as you drive through the streets and subdivisions of Barrie and the surrounding areas! They add that little extra bit of sparkle that really makes the holidays feel magical! Hanging your holiday lights however, is usually less than magical! But with these tips you’ll be hanging your Christmas lights like a pro in no time: Test Your Lights There’s nothing worse than getting your lights hug up just to find out that they aren’t working! You should also complete a visual inspection to make sure that there are no broken or missing bulbs or worn or defective wiring. Replace any questionable strands to prevent a fire hazard. Map & Measure Map out where you want your lights to go, taking ...
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By Chris Smith, South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
(Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage)
Open House When: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. Saturday November 1st and 2nd Where: 27 Sheppard Ave. Coldwater   Open Concept Raised Bungalow OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescription VideoNeighborhood $299,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 BathroomLot: 10,853 sqft Location 27 Sheppard St.Coldwater, ON L0K1E0Canada Chris Smith RE/MAX Chay Realty Inc.1.866.936.3500realtor4lyf@gmail.comhttp://www.chris-smith.ca   Listed by: RE/MAX Chay Realty Inc. Our recent listings Open Concept Raised BungalowSemi-Detached Backsplit Subscribe to our listing feed See more Coldwater, ON real estate for sale
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
Everyone in Simcoe County was shocked when the Tornado warning on Tuesday night resulted in a tornado touching down in Angus in Essa Township. The EF2 Tornado touched down in Angus around 5 pm on Tuesday night. Approximately 100 homes were damaged as the twister touched down behind Nottawasaga Pines Secondary school and then moved east towards the 5th line. The hardest hit area was in the newer subdivision along Stonemount and Banting Crescent.  What has been evident throughout this disaster is the great sense of community that we have here in Simcoe County and Essa Township. Staff at Essa Township have been overwhelmed with requests from residents and businesses throughout the community. So, how can you help those who have been affected by the Tornado? Volunteer The Township is accepti...
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
The garage sale, a great way to get rid of some clutter and make some money doing it! Many people look forward to garage sale season because it’s a chance to buy some great pieces at even better prices – a win-win for everyone! If you’re planning on holding a garage sale to clear out some space in your home, read these tips for a successful garage sale before you get started: Make a Master List – create an inventory list of what you are selling, including the sales price, in case the tags go missing. Price it Right – You may want to set your prices slightly higher to account for haggling, but remember that shoppers are expecting bargain deals, so don’t price items so high that you won’t be able to sell them. Encourage shoppers to buy more by bundling items and by providing plastic or pa...
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By Chris Smith, South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
(Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage)
Enjoy Saturday May 24th in Beeton!  Come enjoy the free entertainment for all ages, the food and drink, the many unique arts and crafts and have a look at the plants and garden supples for sale, and, of course, the honey!  Bees are the reason the town is called Beeton While you are here, stop by Tecumseth Beeton E.S (at 43 Patterson Rd. - just north of Jacksonville Plaza) and test drive a Ford (supporting our school while doing so).  The Grade 8's are holding a car wash from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help raise funds for their end of year class trip to Ottawa.  Why not have them wash your car while you are taking your test drive?  If you have been thinking of buying a home in New Tecumseth (Alliston, Beeton, or Tottenham), or elsewhere in South Simcoe, click here! If you are considerin...
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
The Spring market, along with the Spring weather, was later arriving both nationally and in Barrie and district this year. In a release yesterday by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), it was reported that nationally home sales are down 0.3% from last year; Home sales in Barrie are down as well, 8% from April last year. The good news is that sales are starting to pick up! Sales nationally rose 2.7% from March to April; in Barrie and area, sales are also on the rise from March into April, with 471 units sold (vs. 387 units in March), a 21% increase in sales from last month. The slow start to the Spring market was felt all over Canada, and not just in Barrie, “Sales activity for the month of April and for year to date came in below the 10 year average in more than 60% of all hou...
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By Chris Smith, South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
(Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage)
Where: Main Street, Beeton, Ontario When: Saturday May 24, 2014 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Embrace and enjoy the ambience of Small Town Rural Ontario.  Friendly people, good food, great entertainment for all, local vendor with unique and one-of-a-kind merchandise for you and your home and garden. FREE ADMISSION for all! While you are there, please support our local school, Tecumseth Beeton Elementary School, by participating in the FORD Drive held at the school (located at 43 Patterson St. - north of Jackson's Plaza).  FORD will donate funds to our school for each family that registers and takes a free test drive.  Trillium Ford - 4589 Industrial Parkway, Alliston, ON will supply 10 vehicles for this event.  Have you driven a FORD lately? Our Grade 8 Students are having a Fundraiser Car W...
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
A good time was had by all at Barrie’s Bowlerama on Bayfield Street yesterday, as REALTORS® from all over Barrie crowded the bowling lanes in support of Bowl for Kids Sake. The Peggy Hill Team laced up for the cause, which is an annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District. The fund raiser runs from February to April with 11 different “challenges” issued to local groups and businesses. The challenge is simple: raise some money and have some fun at the same time! Big Brother Big Sister’s is Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity. They facilitate life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach for their potential. Their mission is to provide children and youth with valuable mentoring programs which are vital in fosteri...
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By Peggy Hill, Broker - Barrie Real Estate
(Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage)
As we approach the half-way point in March we are still seeing a Seller’s Market here in Barrie. But what exactly is a Seller’s Market? In a Seller’s Market, home sellers are seen as having an advantage in the real estate market because the number of buyers looking for a home is greater than the number of homes on the market. A Seller’s Market is characterized by a small inventory of homes for sale, many active buyers in the market, quick home sales and usually results in an increase in home prices, which could mean more money in your pocket! As noted in the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS® latest market release, supply of active residential listings at the end of February numbered 992 units at the end of February, down 18% from the same time last year, and the lowest level ...
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