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 [...]
On a recent art studio tour, my hubby John and I wandered up to the beautiful Pretty River Valley about 10 minutes south of Collingwood. The Valley is tucked into the Niagara Escarpment amid thousands of acres of parkland, streams, hills and breathtaking views. Lo and behold, what did we see? Reindeer! It would seem [...]
RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, Generation X purchasers are poised to replace aging baby boomers as the major force in recreational property markets across the country, according to a report released today by RE/MAX. The report found demand for recreational properties from Gen Xer’s (those born between 1965 and 1980) has nearly doubled over one year ago. [...]
A few weeks ago, I learned a lesson in the obvious. About how easily we take things forgranted. While showing Blue Mountain properties to some buyers who were here from Asia, one of them asked me what the difference was between a cottage and a chalet. It seems that in our discussions and in her [...]
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