The market continues to be very active in many sectors; especially newer homes under $350,000 with double garages in-town Collingwood. We are seeing multiple offers and fast sales which is nice for sellers but very stressful for buyers. The inventory shortage is growing and so here’s my list for today of some of the types [...]
Last month, I had the pleasure of guesting on the Bayshore Radio Real Estate shows discussing the market as it was in 2012 and what I see ahead for 2013. In case you missed it, you can hear the podcast by clicking here. Related Post Collingwood Blue Mountain Real Estate Predictions for 2013 If [...]
A couple of weeks ago I had a sneak preview of a new tool in the home buying arsenal that I think is going to be a game changer: HomeVerified. HomeVerified is a private company that is aggregating information about a home and neighbourhood’s insurance claims history, school reports, history if ever a grow-op and [...]
Just last week, we listed a home for sale in one of the newer subdivisions in town. Now it should be mentioned that many homes in the area have been for sale for quite some time and, in Collingwood in general, about 45% of all homes listed for sale, sell. That means 55% don’t. I [...]
Media Release Issued January 22nd by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada: Tighter mortgage lending rules, in conjunction with the fallout of the US housing meltdown and the European debt crisis, have triggered a shift in the Canadian homebuyer mix and mindset. The new Canadian real estate consumer is experienced, fiscally-responsible, and ready to move forward over the [...]
I just got this really good idea. At least I think it is. Right now, I have lots of potential buyers and despite the large number of listings on the market, have not yet found just the perfect place for them. So my new idea is to start this “WANTED” category right here on the [...]
Poor Garth Turner. Looks like he turned out to be The Greater Fool. In 2008, Mr. Turner wrote his book predicting a big real estate crash. It’s now the end of 2012 and it hasn’t happened. Nor did the world end on December 21st last year as the Mayans may or may not have predicted. [...]
When you are in the process of selling a home for sale, you may be tempted to use social media to tell all your friends and acquaintances all about it. This may include posting on Facebook, Twitter, your personal blog or any other form of public online communications. Your personal network may help to source [...]
People sell their homes for many reasons and sometimes, it’s due to the end of a relationship. Naturally, this can be a very stressful and emotional times for everyone involved. When listing a house for sale under these circumstances, sellers may not realize that potential buyers may also be affected. Buyers are always looking for [...]
Well, it finally had to happen. My prediction of a softening in the 4th quarter last month was wrong so far. Sales have not softened and in fact, the opposite happened in October. October boasted 217 sales in the area – the highest sales month of 2012! Actually, this is the highest number of sales [...]
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