UPDATE: Dealing with COVID-19 when Viewing Condominiums
Tags: barrie condos, covid-19 in condos, viewing condos in pandemic, barrie real estate, update, condos during lockdown, condominium rules
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
Showings & Open Houses During COVID19
Tags: Barrie Condos, COVID19 in condos, real estate, open houses, showings, buyers, sellers, condo living, health officials, COVID19 Recommendations, Virtual Tours
Real estate has been considered an essential service but it is not business as usual. Realtors have a duty to follow the direction of health officials to minimize direct physical interaction by only listing properties if it is absolutely necessary for the seller to move and show properties if buyers are in a situation where they need to purchase in order to put a roof over their family&rsqu...Read More
5 Points VIP Event - Secure Your Spot TODAY!!
Tags: Five Points Condos, 5 Points Condominiums, Luxury Condos in Barrie, Kempenfelt Bay, Water Views, Dunlop Street, Bayfield Street, By Joseph Santos
Interested in owning a unit at the Residence of Five Points in Barrie - First condominium built with unobstructed water views of Kempenfelt Bay in a decade. Luxury living at its finest, you won't want to this opportunity! Barrie Condo Corner is hosting the first VIP event for Five Points Condos with the LOWEST PRICES BEING OFFERED!!! Are you interested in getting FIRST PICK of...Read More
Sleek, Modern Building for Five Points Barrie
Tags: 5 points, five points, dunlop street, bayfield street, kempenfelt bay, high-rise condo, downtown barrie, new build, pre-construction, barrie condominiums
The Residence at Five Points is going to be the first condominium built overlooking Barrie’s Kempenfelt Bay since the Nautica Condos complex on Ellen Street was built a decade ago. Location, location, location is what people say when it comes to real estate, and the Five Points intersection definitely has it! Residents will have so much at their figure tips including; the Five...Read More
Smoke-Free and Condo Value
Tags: Smoke-free, condominiums, Barrie condos, common elements, smoking cigarettes, cannabis, marijuana smoke, condo values, by Ashley Lamb
Smoke gets into everything!! A coat of paint and replacement of carpets won’t get rid of the smell of smoke, especially cigarette smoke. Not only does it stain the walls and ceiling but it sticks to kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring, tiling, doors and filters through HVAC systems. Did you know that properties that smell like smoke are 85% harder to sell? Not only do buyers see...Read More
Learn more about condos and condo ownership - 2 hr course being offered in Barrie
Tags: condos, CCI, Canadian condominium institution, barrie, courses offered, barrie condos, condos in barrie
An introductory 2 hour course for condo directors and owners. Participants will be provided with an introduction to and basic knowledge of condo terminology, the Condominium Act, 1998, various condo documents, property management and the role and responsibilities of condo directors. An excellent opportunity to find out what you need to know to be an effective condo owner or director. Det...Read More
North Barrie Crossing - Well Underway
Tags: The Junction Barrie Condos, north barrie Crossing, Cundles Road, Duckworth Street, RVH, Georgian College, Pratt Homes, Mady Developments, MarketTown
The city of Barrie has experienced incredible growth in 2016, in both its residential housing market and commercial market. The 45-acre empty lot in Barrie’s north end where Cuddles meets Duckworth, is well underway and now the home of North Barrie Crossing. The site is primarily zoned for commercial use and some retail tenants have already opened for business over the last month; Ze...Read More
What's the difference between owned and exclusive use?
Tags: owned vs. exclusive use, common elements, parking, lockers, balconies, balcony, terraces
It can be very confusing for a buyer when purchasing a condo. Are you purchasing a condo with a parking space, or a unit and a parking space? What are you actually buying with your condo and what rights do you have? The different rights that correspond to ownership and exclusive use of space are occur when looking at parking spaces, lockers and terraces within a building. Majority of te...Read More
Pros & Cons of Owning a Condo vs. a House
Tags: condos, houses, ownership, pros, cons, maintenance fees, common elements, condo lifestyle
When purchasing a property, buyers normally choose between a traditional house or a condominium where most buyers tend to base their decision on their lifestyle at the time of purchase. Many people would prefer to buy a house so that they own the dwelling as well as the land underneath, whereas with condo ownership you simply own the space inside of the condo unit and a portion of the common eleme...Read More
Why an investor should consider a condo as an investment?
Tags: Condos in Barrie, Investing in a Condo, Condo Investors, Buying Condos
Condos are a fantastic investment especially if you are a first time investor. Here are four reasons why I say this; 1. Condos are cheaper than houses. It will be easier to get approved for a mortgage and you won’t have to break the bank. Condos are a more affordable option and you will be able to focus on your role as a landlord without being overwhelmed. &nbs...Read More