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Rural Real Estate: Understanding Wells & Septic Systems

Moving from the bustling cityscape of the Greater Toronto area to the serene countryside of the Georgian Triangle Area is an exciting transition. The Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, and Stayner areas offer a wide range of rural real estate from charming fixer-uppers to high-end luxury estates. No matter what your home-buying budget, there are some things […]

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Why Should I Move to Collingwood, Ontario?

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Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you’re still on vacation, or viewing spectacular sunsets from your waterfront or beachfront property. Imagine driving for 20 minutes and actually getting somewhere, or having coffee on your porch without the noise and dust of buses and trucks going by.

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How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market

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If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more attention than ever. That’s because some sellers are finding […]

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Real Estate Appraisals Tagged With: appraisals, buying a home, real estate, real estate appraisals

Life Stages in Real Estate: Finding Your Next Home

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While every home-buying journey is different, life transitions often trigger a home purchase.

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Senior Agent Tagged With: downsizing, life cycle, Life stages, upsizing

Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?

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It is important for you to understand your options and think through your preferences when considering whether or not to work with a real estate professional. If you are experienced in real estate transactions and legal contracts, comfortable negotiating under high-stakes circumstances, and have plenty of extra time on your hands, you may find that an iBuyer or FSBO sale works for you.

However, if, like most people, you value expert guidance and would like an experienced professional to manage the process, you will probably experience far more peace of mind and security in working with a real estate agent or broker.

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling Your House Tagged With: fsbo, hire an agent, ibuyer, need a real estate agent, real estate agent

Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

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While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last?   When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a halt to new underwriting, and homeowners debated […]

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling Your House Tagged With: covid-19, housing market, pandemic, Real estate market

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  • Rural Real Estate: Understanding Wells & Septic Systems
  • Why Should I Move to Collingwood, Ontario?
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