Karen’s Real Estate Blog
Your source for news & information about Southern Georgian Bay including
The Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Collingwood & Meaford.
Restore our Water Levels – Important Event
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...
Talisman Resort gets new lease on life
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...
Home sales down, new listings rebound in April
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...
Celebrate Spring with Two Outstanding Festivals in the Woods
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...
Local Builder Black Tusk draws inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, West Coast
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...
Home Inspection Service offering 30-Day Home Warranty Plan
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...
Active Life: Coach Based Conditioning a Recipe for Success
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...
Royal LePage’s new mobile app breaks industry barriers
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 drawing a...
Cedar Grove Labyrinth – Good for the mind, body & soul
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...
Property for Sale in South Georgian Bay Makes for Perfect Vacation (or Permanent) Homes
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...
Houses for Sale in Ontario Offer Year-Round Activities
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...