Hidden on almost 600 acres in a secluded valley, is Devil’s Glen; one of the Collingwood area’s favourite family ski clubs. Since it’s inception in the late 1960′s, the club has been known for it’s stunning location within the Niagara Escarpment. Far from the hustle of city life, the Glen offers an escape to nature [...]
Owners of Blue Mountain real estate, especially investment condos and chalets, will be interested in this Public Notice issued by the Town of the Blue Mountains regarding the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing about Short Term Accommodation Uses. At the heart of the issue are the proposed further regulations, in the Blue Mountains, which restrict short-term rentals. According to [...]
One of my favourite clients invited me out to her cottage just west of Thornbury one sunny afternoon. We ate freshly picked cherries from Goldsmiths up the road. I dug my toes in the sand. The water was as clear as a crystal. Some days my job is really tough.
In Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series, we’ve looked at the things you need to consider when buying a condominium for both personal use with income potential: • Will you be renting it out seasonally or for short time periods under 30 days? • Do you wish to be part of a managed rental pool [...]
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we’ve looked at the things you need to consider when buying a condominium for both personal use with income potential: • Will you be renting it out seasonally or for short time periods under 30 days? • Do you wish to be part of a managed rental pool or, [...]
In Part 1, I talked about buying a condominium in Collingwood – Blue Mountain for personal use with offsetting rental income potential. If you decide that what you need is a unit that is part of a managed rental program, read on. Buying a condo in this situation is essentially buying into a commercial venture in a [...]
On a regular basis, at least 2-3 times a month, I get an enquiry from someone who would like to buy a recreational condominium in the Collingwood – Blue Mountain area that they can use at certain times and rent out other times to offset their carrying costs. It’s a terrific idea and certainly doable [...]
I got a notice the other day from the Environment Network in Collingwood that I think will be of interest to all rural property owners. They are promoting the Well Aware Program which is a project of Green Communities Canada that receives funding support from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Well Aware home visits, [...]
We get several enquiries a week about a particular condominium development near the slopes. Understandably, it’s the pricing of the units that attract people as they generally run between $100-$150,000. That particular development however has unique issues that, when discovered, often send people in search of other options. (Yes, I’m being careful here on purpose [...]
Happy Canada Day! Are you looking for something to do around the area today? I just happened upon a website that I never knew existed but thought it worthwhile to share with you. The site bills itself as the official travel and tourism website for Georgian Bay. It’s a well put together representation of [...]
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