Bidding Wars not common in Barrie

We've certainly experienced multiple offers in this busy spring market - however 'bidding wars' where people pay several thousand over-list in order to beat out their competitors isn't common in a smaller market such as the Barrie area - and certainly NOT when a buyer uses a RE/MAX chay agent to represent their buying interests.  We focus on building client relationships for life...Click on the link below to catch the local spin.

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3539022

Renting vs Home Ownership

Here's a good overview of why Canadians are encouraged to be home owners.  Watch the video in this article, as it contains a logical analysis of our market and interest rates in the longer term.

It's Good News that should be passed on :)

http://money.ca.msn.com/investing/deirdre-mcmurdy/is-now-a-better-time-to-rent-than-own

Corrie
 

RE/MAX National Spring Housing Outlook 2012

Here's an easy-to-understand synopsis of our national spring real estate market.... It'll also help you be the most knowledgable Realtor at the next neighbourhood BBQ  ...
Enjoy

http://www.remax-oa.com/MediaNewsroom/Lists/PressReleases/Attachments/75/REMAX_SpringMktTrends_12_RPT.pdf

CREA outlines a 'Sensible' National Forecast for 2012

We are bombarded with real estate outlooks (especially on slow news days)  I actually like this outlook based on CREA stats.  Common sense-with some economic reality tossed in.

http://www.moneyville.ca/article/1140990

The Pitfalls of 'Mere Postings' -Consumers Beware!!

This may be one of the simplest, best, and entertaining explanations of why 'mere postings' aren't beneficial to the consumer.  Proud to note - he's a RE/MAX agent ;)

tip: view in 'couch mode'

http://vimeo.com/37291192

Despite the Global Economy - It's a great time to be active in the real estate market

Those of you who my be on the proverbial fence about investing in real estate may find this article interesting.  Over time we've been influenced more and more by the state of the global economy and this article addresses that, and how it benefits us.

take care,
Corrie

http://www.moneyville.ca/article/1121135--why-it-s-a-good-time-to-buy-a-home

A national study sees the Barrie area named in the top ten 'real estate places to invest'

Recently, Barrie and the surrounding area received media attention as one of the top ten cities nationally in which to invest in real estate - below see the results with Barrie-Orillia area sitting at number eight according to the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)

http://money.ca.msn.com/investing/top-10-deals-in-canadian-real-estate