KW Collaborative Real Estate Team Blog
Royal LePage: Canadian recreational house prices forecast to increase 15% in 2021
Highlights: A house in Ontario’s and Atlantic Canada’s recreational property markets expected to see highest price gains in 2021, rising 17%; Quebec and British Columbia recreational markets forecast to increase 15% and 13%, respectively 91% of recreational experts in...
What’s Happening March 2021- Market Update
The February numbers are in and the month roared in like a lion and went out like one too! While the strong numbers were considered surprising just a half a year ago, the outlook for housing in Canada has trended positive and the consensus is prices will rise. CMHC,...
Preparing Your Home For A Spring Sale
Considering a spring sale? With buyer demand at it's highest in years Collaborative Real Estate wants to help you maximize your sale dollars with a few tips from Karen Willison. TIP 1 - Get Advice On What Renovations To Complete First When considering a sale there...
Royal LePage Survey: Nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home
Royal LePage Survey: Nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home; one quarter of these homeowners have purchased a property since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic 52% say remote work has increased likelihood of moving further from employer Highlights: 68%...
WinterBlast – 2021
We are sad that we can’t hold our annual WinterBlast Ski Day fundraiser due to the pandemic but have been working with Hospice on how we can raise funds to help support them. We are proud to be the title sponsor for a 50/50 draw in partnership with Hospice. Check out...
Royal LePage Canadian Home Price Update – Q4 2020
Royal LePage: More than half of Canada’s largest real estate markets see double-digit price growth as national home values soar 9.7% in fourth quarter Fourth quarter regional highlights: Price of detached homes continue to outpace condominiums as Canadians trade...
Ontario’s Residential Condominiums Buyers’ Guide
Thinking of buying a condominium in Southern Georgian Bay? Be sure to take a look at the Ontario Residential Condo Buyers' Guide to see what resources they have available to inform buyers. Link Here: Ontario Residential Condo Buyers Guide
Not ready to sell but thinking about renovating?
Here are six home improvements that are not only attractive to homebuyers today but that will yield the highest return when you are ready to sell. Energy Efficient Upgrades Upgrading your insulation or replacing your doors and windows with more energy efficient...
HAPPY 2021! From KW Collaborative Real Estate
I am wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! 2020 was... Personally, I had a chance to grow exponentially and advance efficiencies by leaps and bounds and in new innovative ways. It was also a time to develop deeper bonds with those closest to me and I am so grateful...
Cottage prices rise amid demand from remote workers, retirees
Home prices are increasing in Canada’s cottage country
Royal LePage sees Canadian home prices rising 5.5% in 2021
Canadian real estate brokerage Royal LePage expects home prices to rise 5.5 per cent in 2021, building on unexpectedly strong growth this year, driven by a shortage of properties for sale and record low interest rates. Royal LePage said the aggregate price of a home...
Legislature Supports Hospital Planning in Simcoe-Grey
November 23, 2020 – The Ontario Legislature has voted unanimously to support planning for hospital redevelopments in Collingwood and Alliston. In his latest effort to keep the issue on the Legislative agenda, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson introduced a Private Member’s...