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Second best April on record for Georgian Triangle home sales Residential sales activity recorded through the MLS® System of the Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® remained very strong in April 2012, marking the seventh consecutive month of double digit year-over-year growth. According to statistics provided by the Association, home sales numbered 186 units in April. This was the second best April sales figure ever reported. The record was set ... Posted by Carol Ireland on May 8, 2012		More
Adventure around every corner at Blue Mountain NC)—Are you searching for that perfect summer retreat, but not sure where to go? Blue Mountain is widely known as the ski and snowboard capital of Ontario, and over the years has evolved into a true four-season destination with a wide selection of possibilities ... Posted by Carol Ireland on April 27, 2012		More
Take adventure to new heights at this Ontario resort NC)—Are you looking to push your limits for heights, speed, or adrenaline this summer? Some people like to unwind during vacation, while others like to take it to the max. Blue Mountain Resort certainly has the first group covered; however, the Resort has recently tapped into its natural setting to introduce new attractions suited for adventure seekers looking for their next thrill. Take a ... Posted by Carol Ireland on April 26, 2012		More
Town of Wasaga Beach Street Index Are you looking to buy a home in Wasaga Beach! Click here to see active properties on the market. Street Name Town 10th Street South Wasaga Beach 12th Street North Wasaga Beach 12th Street South Wasaga Beach 13th Street North Wasaga Beach 13th Street South Wasaga Beach 14th Street North Wasaga Beach 14th Street South Wasaga ... Posted by Carol Ireland on April 25, 2012		More
Area Real Estate Activity Up in First Quarter MLS® sales activity reported through the Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® (which includes the municipalities of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Blue Mountains, Grey Highlands and Meaford) posted a healthy gain of 16% for the 1st quarter of 2012 with 403 properties changing hands in the first three months of the year versus 347 in the 1st quarter of 2011. Overall, 1st quarter ... Posted by Carol Ireland on April 5, 2012		More
Vertical blinds make a full fashion come back (NC)—Vertical blinds were originally welcomed into the home, not for their good looks but for the good job they could do. Nothing covers big windows and doors so well; nothing gets out of the way more completely when patio season comes around; and nothing is so practical for cleaning. But sometimes, the way they looked took second place to functionality. Now that has changed. Fashion, always ... Posted by Carol Ireland on April 4, 2012		More
Property Moguls Wanted in Realopolis CENTURY 21 Canada has launched a fun, free online game designed to help you learn more about real estate investing. The unique game was developed to mirror many of the situations of the real world. From deciding which mortgage to go with, or which contractors to use, to figuring out whether or not to report a suspicious neighbor - the events reflect possible situations that players may experience ... Posted by Carol Ireland on March 1, 2012		More
Simcoe County School Bus Zones I found this great website and thought I would share it with everyone. Whether you are new to the area or just curious what the zones are. This site makes it easy to find out which buses are running cancelled or experiencing some interuptions in extreme weather conditions. The West Zones includes: Collingwood, Stayner and Wasaga Beach West Weather Zone Elementary Schools – Simcoe County ... Posted by Carol Ireland on January 27, 2012		More
Health Quick Tip: Become a registered organ donor On the website www.BeADonor.ca, you can register your consent to donate organs and tissue; check to see if you are a registered donor in Ontario; and get informed about organ and tissue donation. One organ donor can save up to eight lives and can enhance as many as 75 others through the gift of tissue, health specialists say. If you think you are registered because you have a signed donor card, you ... Posted by Carol Ireland on December 11, 2011		More
REALTOR® Services Maybe you're buying a home for the first time. Or maybe you're selling your old home to move up to something new. Whatever the reason, the buying and selling of a home is a big event. It's an intricate process involving many specialists. One of these specialists is a REALTOR®, whose job it is to make the transfer of property as easy as possible. But not all licensed or registered Brokers ... Posted by Carol Ireland on November 11, 2010		More
Luxury vinyl tile provides design and durability (NC)—Natural stone and ceramic tile floors have great design, architectural and sculptural qualities. But they can be expensive, hard to clean, cold to walk on and not very durable. So imagine transforming your aging flooring with the look of rich travertine, limestone, concrete, slate or ceramic tiles but without the cost or frailty of these lavish coverings. Today's luxury vinyl ... Posted by Carol Ireland on August 25, 2010		More
High quality laminate flooring looks like wood NC)—You love the look of natural wood flooring but are afraid to install hardwood because you know your floors take a beating from the kids, pets and the heavy day-to-day traffic all too common in modern family life. But you don't have to sacrifice style for boring sensibility when considering a new flooring option in your home – not if you choose laminate. The best laminates combine ... Posted by Carol Ireland on August 18, 2010		More
Buying your first home (NC)—There's nothing quite like owning your own home – getting to know your neighbours, decorating your home and creating a place that you can call your own. But owning a home is not quite as simple as finding the right home in the right neighbourhood; your financial situation can be an important factor in the type of home you can afford. For example, you will need to determine how much ... Posted by Carol Ireland on October 29, 2009		More
DAZZLE HER WITH QUARTZ - The Next Step In Flooring (NC)—Over the last few years, designers, builders and architects have been preaching the benefits and strengths of quartz as a premium surface material and now most savvy homeowners across the country have caught up to this hot trend. Unique in combining depth and colour consistency with low maintenance and unrivaled durability, quartz has emerged as the preferred countertop material in homes ... Posted by Carol Ireland on October 8, 2009		More
How to know if you qualify for the new Home Buyers' Tax Credit (NC)—Before you claim the proposed First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit, there are some things you should know about qualifying: Neither you, your spouse or common-law partner lived in a house that either of you owned in the year of purchase or any of the four preceding years. • If you are a person with a disability or are buying a house for a relative with a disability, you don't have ... Posted by Carol Ireland on October 7, 2009		More
Downpayment Assistance Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program's Homeownership Program The purpose of the Homeownership Component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is to provide down payment assistance in the form of a forgivable loan to eligible individuals and families for the purchase of a home. All homes purchased must be new homes or conversions from non-residential use that have not previously ... Posted by Carol Ireland on September 1, 2009		More
It's Coming Back!!!!!! Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program's Homeownership Program Recently, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced a new wave of funding for the Canada-Ontario Affordable Homeownership Program. Program guidelines and application forms are coming soon....so please continue to check my website for further updates. Posted by Carol Ireland on August 20, 2009		More
Coming Soon - Affordable Housing Program We understand this program to assist first time home buyers with a grant for their down payment, is coming back this month or the next. Details to follow. It is our understanding the same eligibility requirements will continue. We estimate the qualifications as noted below: * household income less than $62,800 * assets can not exceed $20,00 * be a first time home buyer ... Posted by Carol Ireland on August 17, 2009		More
2008 GTREB Fundraising Initiatives Your local REALTORS®, members of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board, have long realized the importance of giving back to the very communities from which we earn our livelihoods. During recent years, we have contributed significantly to a number of area organizations with a particular emphasis on those which deal with issues pertaining to the very essence of our existence as REALTORS®, ... Posted by Carol Ireland on March 28, 2009		More
Affordable Housing Program Do you Know Someone who is throwing money away on Rent, because they can't afford a Down Payment? Contact Carol Ireland at 1-888-429-2121 for the full details. Here are just a few of the facts: HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM FACT SHEET The Federal and Provincial governments have provided the County of Simcoe with $1.2 million funding to provide down payment assistance to a minimum of 138 ... Posted by Carol Ireland on March 28, 2009		More

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