
by Steph
19July
2010
Many people have the misconception that staging is simply adding decorative elements to make the home “pretty”. Some even call it “house fluffing”. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Barrie Condominium staging is the process used to prepare property for sale, regardless of price, or location. Stephanie Adams from the Barrie Condo Team states “staging [...]
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Tags: barrie condominiums, Barrie Condos, barrie waterfront condos, lakefront condos
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by Steph
21June
2010
When you’re searching for that perfect condo in Barrie, it’s smart to work directly with a Realtor® that focuses on condos. It’s their job to make sure you’re getting the right condo for your lifestyle, and getting it at the right price.
If you’re in the market, you’ve probably already looked around at a few Barrie [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condo Team, Barrie Condos, condos in barrie, Royal LePage Barrie, royal lepage first contact realty
Posted in Condo Blog, Condos In Barrie - Tips |

by Steph
30May
2010
You want to own a condominium in Barrie—you’ve decided that much. But you’ve still have a lot of decisions and factors to consider before you’re done shopping. Handing your wish-list over to a Barrie Condo Realtor is the fastest way to get exactly what you’re looking for.
Your first, and maybe, biggest consideration is location. Locking down [...]
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Tags: barrie condominiums, Barrie Condos, Barrie Condos For Sale, royal lepage first contact realty, royal lepage in Barrie
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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
6November
2009
Whether you have owned a Barrie condo or townhouse for a while or are a relatively new owner, here is a short list of items for you to consider when evaluating the security of your unit and building.
Condo Entry Access: If your condo building or unit has an alarm or access card reader, be sure [...]
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Tags: Barrie Condos, Barrie Townhouses, townhouse security
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