The Barrie real estate market did not skip a beat over the holidays. The craziness of 2020 has moved right into 2021 with a vengeance.     Barrie’s freehold residential housing market is the hottest it has ever been! Pre-emptive bully offers on many houses for sale and the number of offers getting registered are in the double digits by the time the requested offer date roll...Read More

What is happening in the real estate market in Simcoe County? Prices have jumped tremendously due to the increase of demand in this region.  With more people working from home, many have decided to move out of the Greater Toronto Area and venture north. Not only are properties larger and more affordable but there are endless outdoor activities that residents embrace all year round; like swim...Read More

Real estate services are an essential service so agents are still allowed to assist buyers and sellers in the market but are required to follow the direction of health officials, respect COVID-19 rules that condominiums have in place and follow the unit owner’s wishes when in their space. Before booking any appointments, Realtors are required to screen all potential buyers by asking them a ...Read More

The Barrie condo market held strong right to the end of 2020.  After living through one of the most unpredictable years for real estate, it was pretty astonishing to have seen the growth in the local real estate market over the last two quarters.   The two key components that were driving the Barrie real estate market this year were low interest rates and the increased demand from the ou...Read More

    With Barrie being a hot spot among GTAers, local real estate prices continue to rise as more people turn to Barrie for their next home. Although the condominium market has not seen the same price increases as the freehold residential sector has, condo sellers continue to dominate the Barrie condo market.   When determining what type of market a certain geographic location is e...Read More

  The Barrie condo market was quite the mixed bag during the first three quarters of 2020. First the market was quite normal where sales were climbing as we pushed through the winter market. We were then faced with our very first ‘market pause’ where buyer and seller uncertainty flooded the market. Lastly, we were forced to change our ways overnight where the new norm was bidding...Read More

Barrie Condo Market Holds Strong Despite World Pandemic – 2020 at a Glance   The first quarter of 2020 was off to a good start. There was a good amount of inventory for sale, buyer demand was up and properties were selling for near list price.   1st Quarter Statistics: Total Number of Condo Units Sold – 117 Average Sale Price – $382,849 Median Sale Price – $367,00...Read More

  Condo Sales Level Off Over Summer But Average Sale Price is Up Year-Over-Year After seeing condominium sales in Barrie double month-over-month this past spring, there was no surprise to see sales level off over the summer.   In August there were a total of 34 condo apartments that sold in Barrie, with an average sale price of $447,559 (median $432,450) and took an average of 34 days ...Read More

  Barrie Condo Corner Presents - Quaint and private 1 bedroom condo in Barrie’s north end. This home features hardwood flooring throughout and double mirrored closets in the entryway. The open concept floor plan creates a spacious and airy feel to the home and is perfect for entertaining. Walk-out from the living room to your very own private outdoor yard surrounded by trees. Other ...Read More

  Sales in the waterfront and downtown communities in Barrie have been quite strong through the summer months, which is typical for Barrie. The summer is the best time for waterfront sellers to list as they can maximize the value of their unit with the gorgeous views of Kempenfelt Bay. In August there were a total of 16 waterfront/downtown condo units sold with an average sale price of $466...Read More