KW Collaborative Real Estate Team Blog

TD Housing and Economic Outlook
After some near-term weakness, our forecast anticipates new listings climbing through much of 2023 and in 2024. However, rising demand should keep markets balanced and underpin positive growth in home prices, particularly in the second half. To view the presentation...
VALENTINES 2023
And just like that, it’s already February; the month of love! Whether you are celebrating with a special someone, your friends or family, or just yourself, make your way to South Georgian Bay! We have a ton of upcoming Valentine’s Day ideas for you to enjoy this...

CTV News Feature
Collingwood hospital's new effort to recruit staff Ian Duffy CTVNews.ca Barrie Video Journalist Follow | Contact Published Dec. 29, 2022 9:38 p.m. EST Share facebook twitter reddit More share options Collingwood General & Marine Hospital has developed a new...
Toronto Life Feature Article
REAL ESTATE Cottage of the Week: $5.1 million for a chalet at the base of Blue Mountain with an indoor pool and sauna The 4,200-square-foot property also comes with heated floors, a private balcony, an outdoor fireplace and hot tub, and Douglas fir all over BY ANDREA...

‘Tis the season for holiday house tours
Connie Adair Real Estate Monthly It’s the season for holiday house tours, and if you’re considering hosting a festive event of your own to raise money for charity and put yourself in front of many people, here are some things to consider. Number one: start now. “It...

Boost the curb appeal of your home
How a new exterior paint color can boost the curb appeal of your home by Kandace Gallant on 23 Mar 2022 If you’re looking to sell your house and make the most out of the sale, you can do so by boosting the exterior’s curb appeal. This can be done in a few different...

What’s Happening, April 2022
The first warm days are upon us and with a few announcements from the Bank of Canada about interest rate increases, the spring market across Canada is seeing an uptick of listings, which is a welcome sight to buyers who have been waiting in the wings. Here in Southern...
What It Went For $2.503 Million
NP Homes, What it Went For, Mar 26 2022 what it went for $2.503 MILLION Co n n i e Adair The Blue Mountains 117 Aspen Way (The Blue Mountains) Asking price: $1.989 million Sold for: $2.503 million Taxes: 6,596 (2021) Bedrooms: 4+2 Bathrooms: 3+1 Square footage: 2,714...

Ontario government increases and expands foreign speculation tax
by Corben Grant on 31 Mar 2022 In 2017, the Ontario government introduced the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) as part of an attempt to slow a rapidly growing housing market in southern Ontario. Despite measures, the market has continued upwards even faster in...

Royal LePage 2022 Spring Recreational Property Report
Royal LePage 2022 Spring Recreational Property Report Royal LePage forecasts double digit gain in national recreational house price in 2022, as appreciation is expected to remain strong following a sizzling 27% jump in prices in 2021 Demand continues to outstrip...

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Karen Willison on closing a deal with ‘lots of moving parts’
By Connie Adair -Mar 18, 20220 Multiple sellers and buyers, a lot of planning and many moving parts – the scenario may be common in industrial/commercial deals but not so much in the residential world. However, real estate agent Karen Willison of Royal LePage...