Apr 9, 2025 | BLOG, Buying, News, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling
I wanted to share a quick update on what we’re seeing in the Southern Georgian Bay real estate market so far this year. While the average sale price is on the rise, the total number of homes sold and unit sales are down compared to this time last year. So, what’s...
Mar 20, 2025 | BLOG, Buying, News
In the market for a lifestyle property? This Collingwood and area team specializes in luxury and Net Zero Homes How KW Collaborative Real Estate and REALTOR® Karen Willison can help you find the home of your dreams in Southern Georgian Bay When searching for a home...
Dec 27, 2024 | BLOG, Buying, News
Canada’s new mortgage rules, which came into effect on December 15, 2024, include: Increased insured mortgage price cap The price cap for insured mortgages increased from $1 million to $1.5 million. This allows buyers to qualify for smaller down payments in...
Nov 8, 2023 | BLOG, Buying, Real Estate Market Stats
Dec 30, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, News, Real Estate Market Stats
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...
Apr 9, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, Home Maintenance, Real Estate Market Stats
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...
Apr 2, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, Real Estate Market Stats
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...
Mar 18, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, News, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling, tips
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...
Feb 28, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, Community, Condo, Condominium, Real Estate Market Stats, tips
Single-storey suite deemed most essential feature by Canadians who want to age in place; Royal LePage experts Survey highlights: 43% of survey respondents say a fully-equipped main-floor living space is essential for seniors planning to age in place 42% of respondents...
Feb 6, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, Real Estate Market Stats
Real estate brokerage Royal LePage says that the expected rise in interest rates in 2022 “may not be enough tooffset the significant upward price pressure” on homes, especially in the Greater Toronto Area where it expects the cost of the average property to go up by...
Dec 18, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, News, Real Estate Market Stats
CAROLYN IRELAND Globe and Mail TORONTO PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 10, 2021 Talk of rising interest rates may create a spurt of buying in the real estate market as buyers rush to get in ahead of rate hikes. But rich prices across most of the country – combined with higher...
Nov 18, 2021 | Buying, Events, Holidays, News, Real Estate Market Stats
There’s a chill in the air and we already had our first taste of snow, are you as excited for winter as I am? With ski season just around the corner, we are now getting a bigger picture of how Real Estate performed in Southern Georgian Bay in 2021. An...
Sep 29, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, Real Estate Market Stats
For generations, Canadians have been asking themselves this important question: ‘Is it better to buy a home or rent?’ On the one hand, owning comes with more responsibility and higher monthly expenses, but offers more stability and a long-term investment. On the other...
Sep 23, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling
By Laura Hanrahan Canadian home prices are on the rise with a near 20% projected increase by the end of December, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) most recent report. As home sales across the country saw a slight drop in August, falling 0.5%...
May 16, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, News
Why the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is struggling to gain traction https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-why-the-first-time-home-buyer-incentive-is-struggling-to-gain-traction/ MATT LUNDYECONOMICS REPORTER SEAN KILPATRICK/THE CANADIAN PRESS The federal...
Mar 8, 2021 | Buying, Community, Selling
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...
Mar 8, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, Community, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling
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%...
Jan 8, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, Condo, Condominium
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
Nov 20, 2020 | BLOG, Buying, Community, Events, Holidays, News, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling
As we experience some unseasonably warm temperatures this week, it is the perfect reflection of the red hot real estate market in our region. Southern Georgian Bay’s volume and unit sales continued to rocket onward first spiking in the summer, then a brief decline and...
Nov 10, 2020 | BLOG, Buying, News, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling
In This BBC News Article, Karen Willison weighs in on the massive sales boom in Southern Georgian Bay. The home office is a “huge factor in our exponential growth,” Willison says. Nor does she believe the trend will end once the crisis is past. “I believe 80% will...
Aug 28, 2020 | BLOG, Buying, News, Real Estate Market Stats
As summer 2020 begins to wind down, the same cannot be said for the flourishing real estate market. With limited inventory coupled with low interest rates the pent up demand from the traditional spring market lasted well into summer and is...
Nov 26, 2018 | BLOG, Buying
Monaco Collingwood Condos is a new luxury downtown development, located at 1 Hume Street, Collingwood.The development will have a total of 127 units with completion date set for April 2020. Sales for available units start from the $400,000’s. Monaco’s new condominiums...
Nov 21, 2016 | BLOG, Buying
By addressing each of these common issues that deter buyers from making an offer you will set yourself up for a smoother, faster and fair priced sale of your home. We will start from top to bottom. This list includes a few of the many reasons – rational or...
Aug 23, 2016 | BLOG, Buying, Selling
After price negotiations and a home inspection, closing on a new house is a deep thrill of excitement. However, before you get carried away thinking about how to set up the living room, don’t forget it’s standard for you to take one more walk-through of the home...
Jun 16, 2016 | BLOG, Buying
Why Buy? Do you long to call a place your own? It’s fun to think about kitchen cabinets and colour schemes, but there are many practical things to consider first. For most people, buying a home is not only an emotional decision, but a financial one too. Buying a home...
May 12, 2016 | BLOG, Buying, News, Selling
Spring is becoming routine by now: We are busy with harvesting our own local maple syrup, celebrating the new season with friends and family, and looking forward to many spectacular long weekends ahead. Another item to add to your list: Putting your home up for sale....
Apr 18, 2016 | BLOG, Buying, News, Selling
Should have, Could have, Would have: don’t you wish you could see into the future of your home selling process? Here is a list of 5 things to consider when selling your home, no crystal ball needed! 1. The Value of your Home It’s easy to get excited about your...
Mar 29, 2016 | BLOG, Buying, Selling
From Barry Johnson at Mortgage Intelligence Meaford The Mortgage Kit Start with proof of your income. We’ve all heard the Scout motto “Be prepared”. It’s great advice if you need a mortgage. Assembling everything your lender needs to verify your income is a critical...
