344 Edgehill Dr – Purpose Built Duplex – Need to Sell

344 Edgehill Dr – Purpose Built Duplex – Need to Sell

Discover This Stunning Duplex in Barrie, Ontario – Perfect Investment Opportunity! Welcome to this purpose-built duplex located in the heart of Barrie, Ontario. This property features two completely separate apartments, each with its own electric and gas meters, ensuring complete independence and convenience. Upper Apartment: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Vacant and ready for immediate occupancy Exclusive use of an expansive backyard Private garage space Main Floor Apartment: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Currently rented, providing immediate rental income Private garage space This duplex is an ideal investment opportunity, offering flexibility for multi-generational living, rental income, or a combination of both. Each apartment is designed for comfort and privacy, making it a perfect choice for families or investors. Location: Barrie, Ontario – A thriving community with excellent amenities and a strong rental…
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Barrie Housing Market Update: Barrie, Ontario, and Surrounding Areas 

Barrie Housing Market Update: Barrie, Ontario, and Surrounding Areas 

Barrie housing market update - Median sales price for residential houses in Barrie. The Latest Trends, Predictions, and Tips for Buyers, Sellers, and Landlords.  In my latest update on the local housing market in Barrie, Ontario, and its surrounding areas, whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent a property, this update will help you be more informed about the latest market trends and economic factors. In this blog post, we will discuss recent trends, market predictions, and provide actionable advice for potential buyers, sellers, and landlords.  Current Market Trends  As of the latest data, the real estate market in Barrie continues to show resilience given continued unstable economic activity.  Home Prices: The median home price in Barrie right now is $695,000.  This is trending downward but is very…
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For Sale: Bluewater Trail – Barrie

For Sale: Bluewater Trail – Barrie

Available to view on Realtor.ca: This charming 2-story home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Nestled in a sought after Barrie neighborhood, it boasts a private yard for your personal retreat. Just a stone's throw away, enjoy the sun and sand with a less than 3-minute walk to the beach, or explore the nearby walking trails for your nature fix. Plus, with top-rated schools within easy reach, it's an ideal haven for families. Contact me to schedule a private tour, please use the form below or head over to my contact page.
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For Sale: Exclusive/ Off-Market Purpose Built Duplex in Midland

For Sale: Exclusive/ Off-Market Purpose Built Duplex in Midland

Off-market, purpose built duplex built in the early 1990’s in Midland. Great location, walking distance to the bay and right beside Bayview Park. This property is NOT listed on the MLS. This multi-family, duplex, is off-market exclusive to jeffgilbert.ca. Inside there are two, 2 x bedroom apartments. Two electrical meters. Two driveways. This property is fully rented with great tenants. Property is heated with electric baseboard heaters, there is no natural gas on-site. Check out the floor plans below to appreciate the layout of this purpose built duplex.
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For Sale: 33 Camelot Square – Barrie

For Sale: 33 Camelot Square – Barrie

Wow, opportunities in this exclusive estate subdivision, "Simcoe Shores" do not come up very often. Live by the lake in this grand two story home in south east Barrie. Backing onto an environmentally protected pond, you will love the views from the back windows and appreciate unwinding on the back deck. Walking trails and Wilkins Beach right here. This is a really big home. 4 good sized bedrooms upstairs, 2 of which have their own private ensuites, the other 2 share a Jack and Jill washroom. Really nice set up. Well equipped kitchen, with granite counters, dual wall ovens, Viking gas range top, island and a walkout to the backyard deck. Working from home is easy in the huge main floor office. The lower level has two walk-outs that emit…
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Housing Market Outlook – 2023 – Barrie, Simcoe County & GTA

Housing Market Outlook – 2023 – Barrie, Simcoe County & GTA

Housing market update for the first quarter of 2023 for, Barrie, Simcoe County & the greater Toronto area (GTA). The main theme of this update is riding on a rollercoaster, because as you're going to see, we've got lots of going up and we've got lots of going down. I am going to bring them all together and give you perspective of where things are at and where they may be headed. Here are some of the things we are going to talk about: Home sales down Inventory down Prices down GDP down Mortgage rates up Cost of living up Population up View all the corresponding graphs and charts. Home Sales – The first quarter of 2023 home sales across the Greater Toronto area are considerably down. This compared to…
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Case Study – Buy Now or Wait & Hope Housing Prices Drop in 2022

Case Study – Buy Now or Wait & Hope Housing Prices Drop in 2022

What is the real estate market going to do in 2022? Will housing prices drop and if so what would it look like if you were to wait it out and buy later in the year or buy now with potentially a lower interest rate? With fixed rate interest rates on the rise across Canada as of late and just this past week a 50 basis point increase to the overnight rate set by the Bank of Canada, it is highly probable that mortgage payments are going to look much different in the coming months. Based on my experience this should have a profound impact on real estate prices. Many will be wrestling with the decision to wait and hope for prices to drop or to buy now and possibly…
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March 2022: Housing Market Predictions

March 2022: Housing Market Predictions

Is the real estate market starting to change? Based on different forums and social channels that I follow, many in the real estate industry are starting to voice a change/ shift in the marketplace. Let’s take a closer look at the data to try and make some housing market predictions by looking at the current state of the real estate market here in Barrie. Some of the metrics we are going to look at: New Listings Number of SalesSales to New Listings RatioMonths of InventoryCancelled ListingsNumber of ShowingsInterest RatesMedian Sales Price New Listings: The number of new listings coming onto the market seems to be on trend. Not abnormally low or high but slightly above the 5 year average for March. Source: BDAR & JeffGilbert.ca Here is the data: March…
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Could We See Changes In Down Payment For Investment Properties?

Could We See Changes In Down Payment For Investment Properties?

It is being widely speculated what actions regulators and policy makers may take to cool the housing market of which one of the big talking points seems to be surrounding around changing the required down payment for investment properties and possibly recreational properties as well. Price growth continues to surge in real estate markets across Ontario and frankly all of Canada. Active listing inventory is at historic lows and demand seems to be at historic highs. This combination has resulted in accelerated price growth across the greater Toronto area and most provinces as well. It can be said there is just not enough new listings, and we are not building enough new homes. I would agree that is part of the problem, however looking at market data for my local…
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