Wednesday 6 November 2013

Here we are, nearing the end of a beautiful fall in Simcoe County and the Holiday Season is quickly approaching. 

As 2013 draws close to an end, I have seen the real estate market pick up with a flurry of people wanting to be in their new homes for Christmas.  At this time, it is almost wishful thinking, though starting the New Year off in your new home can still be a reality!

My clients get to enjoy home made treats (by a local baker friend), delivered to their door for the holidays as a thank you for their continued support and loyalty through-out the years.  Being a boutique realtor, this is just one of the personal touch services I provide to my clients. 

Last weekend I celebrated the sale of a home with clients that have purchased and sold through me 4 times since we met.  The homes they purchase are for personal use, not investment, so our relationship spans 10 years and through 2 generations in the family.  I look forward to helping them again in the future.  It's this kind of trusting, long term relationship I have built a rewarding and successful business on.

Market news has remained the same since my last blog.  Inventory remains low and demand high, especially in the first time buyer and investment markets.  Just yesterday I successfully negotiated a purchase for my buyer client, but not without difficulty.  The home he offered on came on the market yesterday morning and by the time our offer was presented, we were competing with 2 others.  It is through experience and professional guidance that he was able to secure the property and beat out the other 2 offers.  Congratulations Mickey!

If you've ever wondered about moving to Barrie and are curious about what this beautiful city and area have to offer, do not hesitate to contact me.  It is always a pleasure to show off the area I call home and inform others exactly why this is an incredible place to live!

As always, www.movingtobarrie.com is your one stop website for professional real estate services in the Barrie area!


A shot of the marina at the waterfront taken in late September.
Our spirit catcher at Barrie's waterfront.




Thursday 29 August 2013

Real Estate in Barrie has been busy so far in 2013!

It's been far too long since my last post and though my intentions were to blog more often, this has simply been a busy real estate summer!

July 2013 has been one of my busiest July's in over 10 years serving the Barrie area. 

Prices continue to climb and inventory continues to be rather low.  I've had many more buyers than sellers so far this year and finding good properties has been a challenge!

My love affair with this beautiful area continues and each day I see something that reminds me how lucky I am to live here.

Barrie, Springwater, Oro Medonte, Innisfil, Essa and all of the surrounding areas are filled with charming homes, friendly people, activities for the entire family and communities that make it a pleasure to come home at night.

If you are even thinking about moving to Barrie or surrounding area, give me a call or send me an e-mail!  As always, it would be my pleasure to show you what an incredible place this is and everything it has to offer!

With many thanks to photographer friends I have in the area, I will be posting more frequent photos of the area.  These friends have individual websites with more photos, so be sure to check them out!

One last piece of advice when looking to move to the Barrie area - interview and contract (that's right, CONTRACT, so they are under contract to protect your best interests) a seasoned and local real estate professional.  I guarantee it will save you money, ensure your family or yourself are in a good area and be the wisest thing you can do to protect your next real estate investment! 

There are more excellent Buyer tips on my website under the Buyers page.  Go to www.movingtobarrie.com to look them over.


The talented Colin McSweeney shows off Barrie's waterfront in some beautiful and serene shots.