February 2021

2021 Town of Wasaga Beach Development Fees

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Development Fees


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Are you contemplating buying a vacant lot and building a home or cottage in beautiful Wasaga Beach, Ontario?

Here are the 2021 Town of Wasaga Beach Development Fees that are applicable at time of applying for Building Permits.

1. County of Simcoe

Residential ................................... $9,984.00
Apartments .................................. $5...

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Township of Tiny 2021 Development Charges

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Development Fees

wooden blocks with word Fees and percentage symbolAre you contemplating buying a vacant lot and building a home or cottage in Tiny, Ontario?

Here are the 2021 Township of Tiny Development Fees that are applicable at time of applying for Building Permits.

1. County of Simcoe

Residential ................................... $9,984.00
Apartments .................................. $5,634.00
Other Multiple U...

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What are Development Fees

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Development Fees

White puzzle pieces with word and FeesDevelopment charges are one-time fees  levied by municipalities. 

They are collected from developers or land owners on new residential and non-residential properties at the time of applying for a building permit. 

Development Charges are collected to assist in financing capital projects required to meet the increased need for services resulting from gro...

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Buying a home: What Can You Afford?

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Home Ownership


Buying A home What Can you AffordIf you're thinking of purchasing your first home, you probably have a lot of great ideas about what you'd like - such as several thousand square feet of living space, a two-car garage, large fenced-in lot, one or two fireplaces and a panoramic view. But it may be time for a reality check. 

Most first-time buyers want their dream home right away. Howe...

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HOW A HOME OFFICE CAN INCREASE APPEAL FOR HOMEBUYERS

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 in Trends

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"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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