Selling

If you're looking for an annual rental, then you know how competitive the market can be - especially in the Blue Mountain area where a lot of rentals are Seasonal, rather than annual. But, with a little preparation and negotiation, you can set yourself up for success when you do find that rental gem. Today, I want to share some tips on how to make your rental application stand out and how to negotiate a...

Let’s get right down to it and get real: it's an uncertain time in the real estate market.  Our economy is heading into a recession, by all accounts, and interest rates are climbing.  Lots of my buyer clients have expressed a desire to hit the pause button on their home search and just wait and see what happens with the market.  Today, I want to take a close look at the “Wait and See”...

When it comes to local favourites in and around my hometown, I love to share my favourite restaurants, shops and cafes.  I’m going to share with you a few of my favourite local holiday shops in the Southern Georgian Bay area.  It’s estimated that for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 remains local so when you support local businesses your money recirculates in your community, creating a...

If you’re thinking of buying and living in beautiful Thornbury, you are in the right place.  I’m here to tell you a little more about this small Ontario town and why it may be the place you’ve been searching for… or why it may not be for you. Now, I’m a little biased here, as this is my hometown... Thornbury is located on the shore of Georgian Bay at the mouth of the Beaver River and...

Your home is your biggest asset, and when you are selling in the Meaford, Thornbury, Blue Mountains, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach area you want to get the absolute best return possible from your asset. I’d say most sellers I talk to want to price high thinking that a high asking price equals a high sale price. Read on to find out the Advantages and Disadvantages of pricing your home high.

Price it low? NO! I want to make the most money as I possibly can from the sale of my house, why would I list my house below market value? Read on to discover why this pricing strategy might be right for you when you sell your home in the Southern Georgian Bay region: Meaford, Thornbury, Blue Mountains, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.