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

Shaking hands over a real estate deal

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 […]

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New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put

The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021. Home […]

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12 Useful Apps for Home Buyers

Real Estate in the Digital Age If you’re like me, you like your smartphone, and you use it for a variety of tasks. When it comes to real estate, people are using the internet, especially their phones and tablets, more than ever! In fact, a recent American study found that over 75% of all buyers […]

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Summer 2020’s Surprising Pandemic Real Estate Markets

At the beginning of the pandemic, real estate professionals and economists, across Canada predicted dramatic price reductions in real estate markets. While the cities may have seen such dips, we haven’t experienced them here. Prices have remained stable and even increased, in some areas.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: buying a home, buying real estate, listing your home, selling your home, Southern Georgian Bay real estate

Real Estate & Coronavirus: Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell?

Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. But the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, sales volume fell to its lowest level since 1984, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.1 However, while sales have fallen, prices have remained stable.

 

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