Canada Day Celebration 2022
Hold on to your drinks because a more traditional Canada Day celebration is making a comeback! For the first time since 2019, the City of Barrie will host a full slate of in-person activities on July 1st. The event will kick off at Meridian Place at 2 p.m. in the...
Chemical-Free Pest Control
It's that time of the year! Bug season! And I don't know about you but there nothing peskier then dealing with little critters. But how does one get rid of them? With the environmental-focus these days, there's a push to go chemical-free when controlling garden garden...
What’s the difference between a Buyer and a Seller’s market?
When you begin the home buying or selling journey, there may be several terms used that you’re unfamiliar with. Buyer’s market? Seller’s market? Balanced market? To help get you started, we’ve broken down the difference between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market...
The Importance of Seasonal Home Maintenance
As we shake off the cold season many of us begin to examine our homes inside out. Doing this usually leads to the creation of a long list of Spring to-dos. But what are the benefits of this? Is it just more than just keeping our homes in the best shape possible? Yes!...
Last Minute Father’s Day Ideas
Father's Day is around the corner! And if you have left planning an epic day to the very last minute, we have you covered. Check out these last minute things to do with Dad this weekend! Explore the local trails With some of Central Ontario's greatest trails, the...
Renovation Rules When It Comes To Pools
The pandemic had many people focusing on “better living at home". As soon as Summer hit, installing a pool was on everyone's mind. Remember the Pool Shortage of 2021? Fast forward to today and installing a pool is still top of mind for many. The idea is magical but...
The in’s and out’s of Escrow
Do you like to binge all the real estate reality tv shows? Ever heard the word escrow and wondered what it means? Escrow is not commonly used here in Canada like it is in the United States. But there are situations where it might be used in a real estate transaction...
Ready To Move?
Brighter days, an optimistic outlook and resilient real estate market activity has seen an increase of homes for sale across most markets. As you’re evaluating options and deciding if you should be part of spring housing market activity, a few questions to ask...
Have an Easement – What Does This Mean?
First of all, easements are not bad things that need fixing. An easement is simply a legal right to use a portion of another property. There is no cause for alarm! However, easements are a critical element of a property, so knowing about a property’s easements and...
Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgages – which is better?
Unless you are fortunate enough to be able to pick the right parents, won a lottery or are exceptionally skilled with your finances, you probably require a mortgage for your home (and the people who don’t require one most likely are not reading this). With that...