Nobody likes to hear about special assessments but, they are a reality in many condominium corporations and have been quite common here in the Collingwood and Blue Mountain area. So what is a special assessment? Part of the condo fee paid by owners each month goes into a reserve fund as mandated by the Condominium [...]
We know this gets confusing. There are so many different forms of ownership and when it comes to condominiums, there are also different types just within this category. Lot Line or Whole Lot Condominiums are typically townhouse style condos where the boundaries of the unit are most often the boundaries for the condo’s yard(s). Usually [...]
For over 100 years, Collingwood’s historic downtown ended at First Street. Often, a large ship could be seen in the launch basin as the shipyards actively built freighters on the site. For over a century, the shipyards and nearby massive grain elevators defined Collingwood’s identify and sense of place on the Great Lakes. In 1986, [...]
Do you think this is not possible? Beleive it or not, it is. Yes, you CAN build 10, 20 or even 30% equity in a property here if you have vision and courage. Here is a classic case in point. Earlier this year, I had a condominium listed for sale in a prime location opposite [...]
I’m an admitted, hard core Cuba junky and so, I found it interesting yesterday to read a report saying that they attracted an estimated 2.9 million visitors in 2012. Certainly when you go there for a visit, you can believe it as you trip over the suntan lotion, empty pina colada cups and jockey for [...]
Cranberry Village is the oldest and largest condominium development in Collingwood, Ontario. It is located on the west side of town near the waters of Georgian Bay with Blue Mountain serving as a backdrop in the west. It is approximately 2 kms west of the town centre via Highway 26 General Comments: It’s tricky to [...]
Collingwood is about to get another “lifestyle community”, this time in the form of a mixed-use project called a complete community for adults. This real estate development will be located on about 24 acres adjacent to Cranberry Village on the west end of town. First proposed about two years ago, the original design met with [...]
Located just west of Lighthouse Point and Rupert’s Landing, Dockside Village is located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Collingwood, Ontario. This community is approximately 3.5 kms west of the town centre via Highway 26. Development: Built in 1988 – 1989. Size: situated on approximately 5-6 acres (more or less) overlooking Georgian Bay with [...]
Rupert’s Landing is a gated, condominium community located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Collingwood, Ontario. This community is approximately 3 kms west of the town centre via Highway 26 Development: Built by C. R. B. Ventures Limited (Rupert Bronsdon)from 1986 to 1988 Size: situated on approximately 20 acres overlooking Georgian Bay with 207 [...]
The challenge by a local businessman to The Blue Mountains’ Short Term Accommodation Bylaw (STAB) has been denied, and costs in the region of $20,000 have been awarded to the town. “Short Term” refers to rentals less than 30 days in length. According to The Blue Mountains’ website: “The Superior Court of Justice – [...]
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