Jan 29, 2018 | Real Estate Market Stats
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Jan 10, 2018 | BLOG, Events
Join us for Locations North’s 33rd Annual Winter Extravaganza for Hospice and Shelter! Enjoy a great day of outdoor fun and support Hospice Georgian Triangle and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. This day is perfect for anyone who enjoys the outdoors,...
Dec 20, 2017 | BLOG, Contests, Holidays
We are having a Contest! Build a Snowman and post your best shot! Enter for a chance to win one of 3 Blue Mountain Dollars Gift Certificates! 1st. Place $250.00 2nd Place $100.00 3rd Place $50.00 You can use your gift certificate in Blue Mountain Village stores,...
Nov 21, 2017 | BLOG, Real Estate Market Stats
RECORD-BREAKING OCTOBER AND YEAR-TO-DATE DOLLAR SALES OCTOBER SALES Record volume of $99,404,833 – the first new monthly record since June – was up 5% from October 2016’s previous record of $94,406,889. Units of 203 were down 20% from last year’s record 254. New...
Nov 21, 2017 | BLOG, Real Estate Market Stats
Click on the images below to read and download reports. After three years of record-setting sales, rapidly rising prices and a steadily dropping new listings, the Georgian Triangle market seems to be settling into a new phase. Since July, the region’s volume sales,...
Nov 7, 2017 | BLOG
Come tour EIGHT outstanding homes in Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and Thornbury at our 6th annual fundraising event. These unique homes will be beautifully decorated for the holidays by local designers and decorators. Complimentary coffee, tea and muffins will be...
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...
Oct 18, 2016 | BLOG
In each post of the “Welcome Home” series, we’ll be exploring a different group of people who would find themselves at home in the area of South Georgian Bay. It’s our way of showing you how this area can appeal to people with all sorts of lifestyles and...
Oct 2, 2016 | BLOG
Unless you have years of experience navigating your way through the real estate on a daily basis, chances are listing your home on your own is going to be a challenge. By listing your home on your own, you’re cutting yourself off from building relationships, selling...
Sep 26, 2016 | BLOG
Mortgage Intelligence, along with affiliated company Invis, is one of the largest and most respected national mortgage brokerages in Canada, with Mortgage Consultants across the country, in every province, with representation in small and large cities across the...
Aug 31, 2016 | BLOG
Making the choice to sell your home is a big decision, and the reasons behind that decision can impact your selling strategy. Taking the time to think about and understand why you’re selling your home will help you make focused decisions when the time comes to think...
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...
Jul 26, 2016 | BLOG
Save your money for big projects that are value added. Sprucing up the front porch won’t cost you big, but your satisfaction will be enormous. Before starting a porch upgrade, walk across the street to get a feel for how your home looks from a distance. You might...
Jul 11, 2016 | BLOG
From our friend Barry Johnson at Mortgage Intelligence in Meaford Which Mortgage Features are the Most Important? It’s easy to look online for a mortgage rate. But rate is only one aspect of saving money on your mortgage over the long term. It’s essential that you...
Jun 22, 2016 | BLOG
A very dear friend of the AK Team is living with Parkinson’s Disease a uses this great facility. Rock Steady Boxing Toronto is the first Canadian affiliate of the unique and effective non-contact boxing program designed to fight back against Parkinson’s. The...
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...
Mar 24, 2016 | BLOG
This might not be the March you had envisioned, with the up and down temperatures and icy slopes, but have no fear, there are still plenty of activities to do in this in-between season. Whether it’s just you, or you have little ones who need to get their wiggles out,...
Mar 7, 2016 | BLOG
With the winter season slowly fading away to warmer and longer days, you might be wondering what spring project to tackle first. After spending most of these last couple of months on our toes waiting for the winter-that-never-was, you might have an extra bit of...
Feb 23, 2016 | BLOG
The Generator Guys, a local business operating out of the village of Clarksburg, has been in existence since 2004. After years of working in the metal fabrication and millwright industry, the current owner Gary, seeing an exciting and new opportunity, purchased The...
Feb 17, 2016 | BLOG
The aroma of chocolate and croissants waft through the air as you pull open the door to the Heavenly Café now located in the Cranberry Mews in Collingwood. It’s likely that hand-rolled truffles are lovingly being prepared or soups and sandwiches are being made using...
Jan 20, 2016 | BLOG, News
2015 has been an amazing year for the Andres and Karen Real Estate Team! With records broken and sales up we’re looking forward to what 2016 brings. 2015 sales for Royal Lepage Locations North were up 20.8% over 2014’s record breaking year. What makes this even more...
Jan 6, 2016 | BLOG
Looking for a place to eat? Whether you’re just grabbing a bite for lunch, craving a snack, looking for a caterer, or planning a dinner with friends, there are no shortage of restaurants to choose from in the Town of the Blue Mountains. Rated as the top ten on...
Dec 23, 2015 | BLOG
On December 11th, 2015, the Liberal Government made some significant changes to what is required in obtaining a mortgage in the housing industry. One of the most noteworthy changes is the amount needed for a downpayment to qualify for government-backed insurance....
Dec 8, 2015 | BLOG
2015 has been an exceptionally strong year for real estate in Southern Georgian Bay. Similar to the rest of the year November has set new records with an increase of over 15% compared to last year’s sales. Important Highlights for Sellers and Buyers: The average price...
Nov 26, 2015 | BLOG
Collingwood’s “Community Based Strategic Plan” (CBSP) is a document designed to guide the town in accomplishing its vision and goals for the future. The creation of the CBSP included community involvement through brainstorming at pop-up booths, workshops, and a...
Nov 9, 2015 | BLOG
Thinking about buying your dream home? The province of Ontario is ready to give municipalities the right to levy a municipal land transfer tax (MLTT) which could double the current amount of land transfer tax when buying a home. This means that the land tax on an...
Oct 19, 2015 | BLOG
Mark your calendars! The Annual Collingwood & Creemore Holiday House Tours are coming up in November. Tickets sell fast so don’t hesitate! Each tour features 6 stunning homes fully decked out for the season. There are also Holiday Decorating Seminars and a...
Oct 14, 2015 | BLOG
From our friends at AmeriSpec Inspection Services, a good reminder about the importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in our homes: On October 15, 2014, a new regulation came into effect in Ontario requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors be installed in every home....
Sep 17, 2015 | BLOG
Nancy is the owner and founder of the Art Studio (not just) For Children, which is based in North Toronto. Nancy is a mom, a lover of the creative and artistic process, a lover of people of every age, and a believer that we can do anything to which we set our minds....
Aug 28, 2015 | BLOG
Moving is stressful. No matter which way you go – DIY, hire it all out – it is a time consuming, expensive process. And if you’re downsizing, that process is even more complicated as you have to weigh what stays and what goes with you to your new smaller space. For...
Jul 28, 2015 | BLOG
The real estate market in Southern Georgian Bay is moving along at a brisk pace. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at Mortgage Intelligence/Bayshore Mortgage on preparing for buying/selling a home.So there’s a move in your future. It can be a stressful...
Jun 19, 2015 | BLOG
Here’s some great information from our friends at AmeriSpec Home Inspection Services. Happy deck-building this weekend! I am thinking of building a deck in my back yard…. Are there alternatives to pressure treated wood for me to consider? The concerns...
May 7, 2015 | BLOG, News
Royal LePage Locations North just released its May 2015 Georgian Triangle Market Report, which you can access here. Spring is in the air and the market is really heating up! If you are thinking about listing your property for sale or looking to make a purchase, please...
Apr 10, 2015 | BLOG
Amerispec Inspection Services sent us the following useful tips on managing the winter thaw. Given the rain we’ve seen this week and warmer temperatures, these are important things to watch out for. Although it may not seem like it, Spring is coming and...
Apr 9, 2015 | BLOG
The smart home has come a long way in the past decade – it used to be as simple as making sure a home had coax cable and telephone lines run throughout during construction – now, we expect, and demand, a whole lot more from our home. And Red Brick Group can deliver...
Apr 8, 2015 | BLOG
The REALTORS® Associations of Grey-Bruce Owen Sound, Muskoka-Haliburton-Orillia (The Lakelands) and Southern Georgian Bay recently completed the database integration of their respective MLS® Systems providing a combined membership of over 1,500 with the ability to...
Mar 17, 2015 | BLOG, News
Below is a press release from the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® detailing the sales activity in our region in February 2015. Click here to view the full release & comparison charts for February activity. Southern Georgian Bay home sales post...
Jan 7, 2015 | BLOG, News
An excerpt from the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® press release regarding home sales stats for 2014: Southern Georgian Bay home sales have second best year on record Residential sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Southern Georgian Bay...
Dec 12, 2014 | BLOG
Ski season is upon us and many homeowners in Collingwood and The Blue Mountains decide to rent out their chalet or home for the season. Did you know that many insurance carriers either limit coverage or do not offer a policy at all when you rent out your property?...
Nov 7, 2014 | BLOG
The third annual Collingwood Holiday House Tour is almost here! Sponsored by our brokerage, Royal LePage Locations North, this year our team is proud to also be sponsoring the event, and we’ll be hosting one of the 8 beautiful homes on the Tour. Tickets are...
Oct 8, 2014 | BLOG
Thanksgiving is a blast in The Blue Mountains. There is so much to see and do, not to mention turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie….mmmm….and apples! It is the heart of apple season right now and so don’t miss an opportunity to get out and enjoy the season’s bounty...
Sep 24, 2014 | BLOG
Southern Georgian Bay is home to a large and diverse artists community – from watercolour to ironworks to photography, wonderful crafters of fine art, objects and more surround us. There are studio tours taking place throughout the year but Fall in particular plays...
Sep 20, 2014 | BLOG
Our rustic ‘Cabin in the Woods’ listing in Kolapore (The Blue Mountains) featured in the National Post! http://bit.ly/1vETuA5 Click here for more details about this listing, or contact us to learn more or arrange a showing.
Sep 20, 2014 | BLOG
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is launching Phase 2 of their campaign against municipal land transfer taxes (MLTT). Currently when you buy a home in Ontario, you will pay a Provincial Land Transfer Tax. Municipalities have been lobbying the Government of...
Aug 16, 2014 | BLOG
We were thrilled to have one of our listings profiled in the National Post last weekend! Click here to read about this beautiful custom-built chalet on Arrowhead Road in the Blue Mountains. Located at the base of Alpine Ski Club and close to everything the Blue...
Aug 7, 2014 | BLOG
Azzurra Bruce Wine Bar Bridges Tavern The Dam Pub Sisi’s Trattoria The Mill Cafe Tesoro’s
Aug 7, 2014 | BLOG
Georgian Hills Vineyards 496350 Grey Road 2Blue Mountains 519-599-2255 Coffin Ridge Vineyard & Winery 599448 Concession Road 2 N Annan 519-371-9565 Free Spirit Scenic Caves Blue Mountain Village Plunge! Aquatic Centre Cedar Grove Labyrinth Kolapore Springs...
Aug 7, 2014 | BLOG
Local Ski Clubs Georgian Bay Ski Club Alpine Ski Club Craigleith Ski Club Osler Ski Club Blue Mountain Resort
Aug 7, 2014 | BLOG
Georgian Bay Lora Bay Monterra Osler Brook Cranberry
Aug 7, 2014 | BLOG
Town of Collingwood Town of The Blue Mountains Town of Meaford Grey County Simcoe County Clearview Township
Aug 7, 2014 | BLOG
As you may know, the Great Lakes Water levels have been in decline for several years. Georgian Bay is no different; and we firmly believe in the importance of organizations such as Restore Our Water International, Stop the Drop and others who are dedicated to...
May 13, 2014 | BLOG
News reports yesterday confirmed the great news that Talisman Resort in the Grey Highlands has been sold to a new ownership group. The resort closed in 2011 and has since fallen into disrepair; the Township of Grey Highlands did take it over when no buyer could be...
May 7, 2014 | BLOG, News
Click here to read the full press release from the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® on the state of the real estate market in April 2014. In addition to the press release, here is the Performance Record and the Market Statistics Overview for a more...
Apr 29, 2014 | BLOG
We have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for Spring, all through this incredibly long, drawn out winter that saw snow falling in Thornbury on APRIL 26th!!!!! The nicer weather has to be coming soon, and with that the start of many wonderful outdoor events in the...
Mar 31, 2014 | BLOG
You’ll have to look west for the inspiration behind Black Tusk Development Group’s custom homes. Just south of Whistler, BC in Garibaldi State Park you’ll find Black Tusk Mountain. This imposing mountain appears, at first glance, a very challenging climb; but when it...
Mar 13, 2014 | BLOG
We recently wrote about expected changes to the regulation of the home inspection industry. Well, we’re back on the subject of home inspections again, but this time with an offer to share with you. A home inspection is one of the most crucial elements in the...
Mar 5, 2014 | BLOG
Many clients looking to purchase recreational or retirement properties in our area ask us about how well ‘serviced’ we are in Collingwood & The Blue Mountains. We likely overwhelm them with our answer; going on at length about the wonderful restaurants, specialty...
Feb 27, 2014 | BLOG
Royal LePage today announced the launch of the new Royal LePage mobile app (currently available for iPhone, iPad, iTouch, etc.) for Canadian house hunters. The Draw-and-Search feature allows you to select the geographic region you’d like to search simply by...
Feb 14, 2014 | BLOG
Did you know: Walking a labyrinth has been proven to help children living with a cognitive deficit such as ADD or ADHD to significantly improve their behaviour over time? This is just one of the many benefits of a labyrinth, which we learned thanks to The Blue...
Oct 21, 2013 | BLOG
The number of Baby Boomers nearing and entering retirement age has heavy implications in many real estate markets – particularly those markets that also happen to be popular vacation spots. None is a better example of the exploding demand and responsive development...
Sep 23, 2013 | BLOG
The South Georgian Bay, particularly in the areas of Collingwood, Thornbury, Blue Mountains, and Meaford, may be the perfect place for those looking for houses for sale in a relaxing yet engaging atmosphere. Located in Ontario, the South Georgian Bay is a popular...
Sep 19, 2013 | BLOG, Selling
Aug 29, 2013 | News
Residential sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® came in well above levels from a year earlier in July 2013. Home sales numbered 205 units in July 2013, up 22 per cent from a year earlier. “Housing demand has been on...
Aug 5, 2013 | News
Residential sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® came in well above levels from a year earlier in June 2013. Home sales numbered 171 units in June 2013, up 22 per cent from a year earlier. “Resale housing demand...
Aug 2, 2013 | BLOG
We love to keep an eye on what’s happening in our community. If you live in or around Thornbury, you’ve likely driven past Breaker Technologies (BTI) many times – but have you ever wondered what they did? Did you know that BTI employs 170 people in Thornbury and has...
Aug 2, 2013 | BLOG
The Home Buyers’ Road Map is a guide put together by real estate agents working with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) for the purpose of providing information to first-time, or simply inexperienced,...
