Carol Ireland's Real Estate Blog

Collingwood Housing Market Outlook (2021)

Posted on Jan 05, 2021


Collingwood housing market to favour sellers in 2021, prices expected to rise 8%

The Collingwood housing market was a strong seller’s market in 2020 – conditions that are expected to continue into 2021 as low inventory and rising prices continue to challenge homebuyers in the area. The housing supply shortage is a factor that’s been playing out acro...

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Barrie Housing Market Outlook (2021)

Posted on Jan 05, 2021

Seller’s market expected for Barrie in 2021, prices expected to rise 4%

The Barrie housing market is in store for another seller’s market in 2021, thanks to continuing challenges in housing supply, growing demand and rising prices. Low inventory has been a common trend across many Ontario housing markets, putting upward pressure on prices.Indeed, si...

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Help Your Home Stand Out

Posted on Mar 10, 2020

Help Your Home Stand Out From the Competition

Declutter and start packing. 

Buyers want to see the details of your home, so ensure that they get a great view. 

I suggest you pack up anything you do not use on a regular basis. This list should include your family photos, your extra dishes in the kitchen cupboards and those little knick-knacks. By doing this you also show that your home has a lot...

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First Home Incentives

Posted on Nov 20, 2019


Do you know of a renter who is keen to own his or her own home? Their first home purchase may be closer than they think. The federal government unveiled a new housing plan called: The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive.

  • The incentive would allow eligible first-time home buyers with household incomes of under $120,000 a year, who have the minimum down p...

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Wasaga Beach Bingo

Posted on Mar 15, 2019 in Events

Cancelled due to Covid 19

Every Friday Night at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach presented by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club



Jackpot prizes - Attendance 155 and over - $5,000 - Under 155 - $4,500. Under 140 - No Consolation prize.

 

Wasaga Beach RecPlex
1724 Mosley Street
Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Located on Mosley Street at 42nd Street S.

5:30  P.M.      - Doors open
6:00 P...

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

Posted on Mar 13, 2019 in Terminology Tips

Terminology Tip

Calculator with word mortgage on the screen
The APR is an interest rate reflecting the total cost of a mortgage for a whole year (annualized), rather than just the contract rate.

The APR includes all loan costs, such as origination and processing fees, in addition to the interest rate, allowing the borrower to compare different types of mortgages base on the annual cost for eac...

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