
by Steph
27February
2010
With the new Province of Ontario’s “Places to Grow” program, and as the largest city centre in Simcoe County, Barrie’s condo and townhome developments will continue to expand. The province’s growth plan under “Places to Grow” outlines the need for better policies and management to control growth and urban sprawl, while protecting the natural environment [...]
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Tags: allandale station, auburn maple condo towers, Barrie Condos, Barrie Townhomes, barrie waterfront condos, blue sails, lakefront condos, manhattan townhomes barrie, nautica condos
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by Steph
18February
2010
If you’re a first time Barrie condo buyer, you may not know what a status certificate is. Trust us, it’s definitely in your best interest to find out– They’re there to protect you.
Your condo status certificate ensures all your questions are answered, and all your expectations are met. It’s a document that maps out all [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condos, Barrie Condos For Sale
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by Steph
27January
2010
Staging condos has become an important part of the condo marketing and selling process, and there are professionals that specialize in this area. There are a few things you can do yourself with your Realtor® to stage your Barrie Condo before listing it in the Barrie MLS that will add a professional touch.
Size matters – Especially when [...]
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Tags: barrie condo staging, Barrie Condos, Barrie Condos For Sale, Barrie MLS
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by Steph
22December
2009
In Barrie, the condo manager acts as the corporation’s liaison so you, the unit owner, have a direct line to the building’s decision-makers. Barrie condo managers have a big job: they handle everything from owner issues, to ensuring payment is made to the professionals called in for maintenance and repair tasks.
It can be a tough [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condos, property management
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by Steph
22November
2009
When it comes time to consider a condo in Barrie for sale or condo townhome, there’s one thing many people overlook or may not be aware of if they’ve been homeowners for a while, and that’s how condo fees are factored into your mortgage calculation.
Lenders add half of your condo fees into the debt calculation [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condos, condo mortgages
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by Steph
22November
2009
Whether you’re a first‐time buyer or a seasoned homeowner looking for a change in lifestyle, there are a few things you need to research before you consider making an offer on that great condo in Barrie.
Determine what building is right for you: As the City of Barrie has grown, so has the number of condominium developments [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condos, Barrie Condos For Sale
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by Steph
21October
2009
Do you want your Barrie townhome to get noticed by potential buyers and instantly make a great first impression?
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Tags: Barrie Townhomes, Barrie Townhouses
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by Steph
21October
2009
Barrie condo ownership allows you to enjoy all the features of a fine home, with the added benefits of amenities, enhanced security, increased affordability and ease of maintenance.
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Tags: Barrie Condos, Barrie Condos For Sale
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by Steph
18October
2009
When it comes to purchasing Barrie condo insurance, there’s a lot more that needs to be considered than just ensuring your contents will be covered.
While the condominium corporation has insurance (which you partially pay for out of your monthly fee), that policy usually only covers items that are part of the structure and common areas [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condos, condo insurance
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