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Snow in April Here I am sitting in my office Tuesday morning watching it snow. Well, that's how it goes some years in Simcoe County. It won't last long that's for sure. Last night I had dinner in Toronto at a new restaurant, Bestellen located at 972 College Street, near Ossington. Try it out if you're in Toronto and looking for a new experience. The steak tartar was fabulous. I had steak tenderloin that melted ... Posted by Nancy Humphreys on April 24, 2012		More
Spring is here This is the time to take advantage of low interest rates. The Market is heating up in Toronto and Barrie's market is following suit. There were 398 sold listings in March up from last year. Call me to discuss how affordable it is to make a move now. Posted by Dave Thomson on April 23, 2012		More
Contemplating selling your home privately in Barrie? Get the real scoop. The following information was written in response to clients of mine that were thinking of selling their home on their own. "Selling on your own... I just wanted to mention that it is not as 'free' or as easy as it appears. Some facts to consider. Most home owners selling privately or through a posting on REATOR.ca still offer commission to the agent representing the buyer; most buyers want to use ... Posted by Linda Kingston on April 20, 2012		More
Home sales remain strong in March The latest market report is out from the Barrie and District Association of Realtors and it really hammers home the point that now is the time to sell! Pay particular attention to the the months of inventory. A balanced market is described as 6 months of inventory, today we sit at only 3.8 which in laymens terms means their are more buyers looking for home then their are homes available. The ... Posted by Luc Bouillon on April 10, 2012		More
Kite Day at the Park The other evening I was practicing letters and sounds with my grandson and when we got to the letter "K" for kite, he said "I want a kite". Yesterday I had a few minutes before my next appointment so I stopped at a local shop and found a kite. When I gave it to him he was so excited, immediately he was asking Dad to go fly. Off they went to the park, my Son-in-law took a video on his phone of Aadyn ... Posted by Nancy Humphreys on March 28, 2012		More
Hot Barrie Market Spring has sprung early in the Barrie real estate market. Properties are sellig quickly at close to list price. Don't wait to list...your property is in demand. Posted by The Your Realty Team on March 6, 2012		More
Monday Morning's Are Awesome! Monday morning’s….. Most people hate them I for one love them. The fresh start of a new week with all the possibilities in the world to come your way! This past Monday morning my good friend & GENIUS Chris Smith from Inman Next dropped a huge game changer on us in the Facebook world. He posted a link on how to take your photos, moments, and memories in your Facebook ... Posted by Victoria Jacobs on February 29, 2012		More
Tips for Renovation Spending Homeowners hear so much about how renovating their homes will increase its value. This is certainly true to a point, but I have seen more times than I would like to say that people lose money after they renovate - especially if they're renovating to sell. It is common knowledge that kitchens and bathrooms sell, but does that mean you need to tile the bathroom in your 2-bedroom townhouse with Italian ... Posted by Laura Keller on February 17, 2012		More
Marijuana Grow Houses When you're buying a house, there's always the possibility that you'll find an old grow house on your search. Unfortunately, the signs can be very hard to spot. Before a grow house goes on the market, it should be extensively renovated to correct the problems, but sometimes the only corrections are cosmetic. Here are some common signs that the house you're interested in may have been a grow op: A ... Posted by Laura Keller on February 14, 2012		More
Where To Buy A House In Simcoe County? Where To Buy a House In Simcoe County? Wouldn’t you rather move into an area where the value of your house would rise the fastest in the Simcoe County region? Well take a look at the chart below. If you’re thinking of maximizing the growth of your house in the future the data suggest that Oro-Medonte is the place for you. If however you are looking for affordability you’re ... Posted by Aneta Kochanski on February 8, 2012		More
Barrie's 2012 Capital Budget The City of Barrie has come up with this year’s budget. This 2012 capital budget illustrates that Barrie is a vibrant and growing city where not only the necessary services are addressed, but new projects are to be executed creating more jobs. Moving to the City of Barrie has never been easier. After all where else could you find a “vibrant and attractive city ... Posted by Aneta Kochanski on February 8, 2012		More
Getting Ready to Sell? You are getting ready to sell your home. It was a difficult decision and whatever the reasons for the sale, they are important to you. You have a specific idea about the selling process, and your expectations may be based on previous personal experiences, or home selling stories you heard from your friends. Before the sign goes on your lawn, there are certain things that need to be taken care ... Posted by Joanna Gerber on February 6, 2012		More
Wondering if now is a good time to Buy?? Hi All Recently I came across a very interesting article in "Moneyville" put out by the Toronto Star, talking about all the reasons why now is a great time to buy. To summarize, it is a great time to purchase a home in Canada because: 1) Mortgage rates are at historic lows. As we know, when interest rates are low, they have no where to go but up. So, make sure you lock in your rate and ... Posted by The Jamie Dann Team on January 31, 2012		More
Why it’s a good time to buy a home By Mark Weisleder I received a copy of the article below today, written by lawyer, author and keynote speaker Mark Weisleder, Which I think touches on some great points. I wanted to share it with all of you so please enjoy, and leave your comments at www.LucBouillon.com! Mark writes: I believe there has never been a better time to buy a home. I’ve been in the industry for 28 years as a lawyer and I haven’t ... Posted by Luc Bouillon on January 30, 2012		More
[Video] Get a sneak peek at the Century 21 Super Bowl Commercial! Century 21 has released a few teaser video's for the upcoming Super Bowl Commercial! What do you think? One things for sure.. it's going to be SMARTER, BOLDER, FASTER! Posted by Luc Bouillon on January 28, 2012		More
DO YOU KNOW THIS LOCATION? Do you know where this is? I do, FINALLY they are extending Hanmer St to connect East & West Hanmer and we have some new home construction coming back to Barrie. The builder Fernbrook homes is currently building Centretown Village featuring townhomes & fully detached up to 2800 sq ft. Close to Bayfield St in Barrie Ontario, this Centretown Village is across from ... Posted by Victoria Jacobs on January 26, 2012		More
Radio ad Hey everyone just wondered if any of you have heard our radio ad on Kicks 106 or The Dock 104.1? If you have drop me an email let me know what you think Century 21 SMARTER BOLDER FASTER Posted by Jane Ferrier on January 24, 2012		More
Big Banks getting in the game to battle for customers! Big banks offer 2.99 per cent fixed mortgage rates in battle for customers TORONTO Some of Canada’s largest banks are advertising promotional ultra-low mortgage rates as the battle for customers intensifies amid a drop-off in consumer borrowing. The Bank of Montreal began the marketing race late Thursday with an announcement that it would offer a special discount five-year fixed ... Posted by Carolyn Bickerton on January 17, 2012		More
Fall means a bit of work! Well the weather has stayed mild so far this November.Cleaned about 4 years of muck and leaves from the eavetroughs...It really makes a big differance for the health of your roof and facia if you do this annually.My current location had not enjoyed much maintenance in last couple of years and now am working to bring it up to date.If you are not comfortable on a high ladder it's worth it ... Posted by Steve Orr on November 16, 2011		More
Keeping Safety in Mind - Getting your Home Ready for Sale Prior to listing a home for sale, I come in and advise the Client on things that need to be done before the house is promoted and advertised. Some people have a tough time understanding the concept of less is more… Generally, I do not ask them to remove all the traces of their personal lives, I leave the religious artifacts alone, unless I am faced with little shrines in ... Posted by Joanna Gerber on November 16, 2011		More
Check out this great video just posted by OREA explaining the buyer representation agreement! Posted by Luc Bouillon on November 16, 2011		More
Where To Buy A House In Simcoe County? Where To Buy a House In Simcoe County? Wouldn’t you rather move into an area where the value of your house would rise the fastest in the Simcoe County region? Well take a look at the chart below. If you’re thinking of maximizing the growth of your house in the future the data suggest that Oro-Medonte is the place for you. If however you are looking for affordability you’re ... Posted by Aneta Kochanski on November 16, 2011		More
What kind of home can I afford? Another neat video posted by OREA explaining how to calculate how much home you can afford! Have a look and then give me a call to discuss further! Posted by Luc Bouillon on November 16, 2011		More
October Stats for Barrie and District Association of Realtors Residential property sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® Inc. came in above year-ago levels for the fourth consecutive month in October 2011. Home sales numbered 312 units in October, an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same month last year. Within the city of Barrie, sales activity was stronger than the overall trend ... Posted by Heather O'Flynn on November 15, 2011		More
Local Georgian College Hosts Flash Mob Saw this today on Facebook and was WOWED they did a great job, even saw the College Pres dancing away. Did you see this yet? http://youtu.be/GrfRR5cI6rM Posted by Victoria Jacobs on November 15, 2011		More

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