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HOW A HOME OFFICE CAN INCREASE APPEAL FOR HOMEBUYERS

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 in Trends

Home Office with a window and plant

"Remote-friendly" workplaces is a rising trend. 

Here are some tips to help you get started:

Designate a Dedicated Office Space

One of the pitfalls to working from home is distraction. It's crucial to create an atmosphere that's conducive to professionalism and creativity. If your home is big enough to accommodate an entire room dedicated solely to wor...

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BIG STYLE, LITTLE SPENDING: STAGING FOR THE SPRING SELLING SEASON

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 in Renovations

Home Staging This Spring

Capture springtime charm without over-cluttering or overspending.

Decorating by season isn’t always about holiday décor, like shamrocks or reindeer; it can simply entail changing the color scheme and implementing new textures paired with the time of year. With spring right around the corner, now is the time to make subtle changes to prepare your hom...

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Barrie is the New Investment Hotspot in Ontario Real Estate 

Posted on Feb 09, 2021 in Housing Outlook



For years, the Ontario real estate market had been dominated by a few key regions: Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton. The rest of the province has generally garnered less attention compared to these booming housing markets. Yet, the coronavirus public health crisis changed everything, and now it is the suburbs and rural communities that are experiencing...

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How Do You Buy A Home in a Seller’s Market?

Posted on Jan 27, 2021 in Housing Outlook



It’s expected that the majority of Canadian housing markets will sit in seller’s market territory in 2021. This is great news if you already own a home and are considering selling it. On the other hand, those who have their sights set on buying their first home this year will face some challenges. How do you buy a home in a seller’s market? Here’s...

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Collingwood Housing Market Outlook (2021)

Posted on Jan 05, 2021


Collingwood housing market to favour sellers in 2021, prices expected to rise 8%

The Collingwood housing market was a strong seller’s market in 2020 – conditions that are expected to continue into 2021 as low inventory and rising prices continue to challenge homebuyers in the area. The housing supply shortage is a factor that’s been playing out acro...

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Barrie Housing Market Outlook (2021)

Posted on Jan 05, 2021

Seller’s market expected for Barrie in 2021, prices expected to rise 4%

The Barrie housing market is in store for another seller’s market in 2021, thanks to continuing challenges in housing supply, growing demand and rising prices. Low inventory has been a common trend across many Ontario housing markets, putting upward pressure on prices.Indeed, si...

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