Enjoy Downtown Barrie’s longest standing Canada Day family weekend. This year the event is schedule for 3 days starting Saturday June 30th to Monday July 2nd 2012. Dunlop Street is closed to traffic from Mulcaster Street to Mary Street. The Downtown merchants will showcase all their fantastic products during the Street Market the remaining days from 10am – 7pm. There will also ...
Posted by Chad Traynor
on June 28, 2012
Changes to mortgage rules will make it more difficult to buy a home!
If you have been thinking about buying your first home, the changes to the mortgage rules announced a few days ago could affect you. You may qualify for a smaller mortgage or your monthly payments for the home you choose could be larger. After July 9th, 30 year amortizations will no longer be available. The ...
Posted by Patricia McCallum
on June 26, 2012
As part of the Government’s continuous efforts to strengthen Canada’s housing finance system, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced further adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages.
“Our Government stands behind the efforts of hard-working Canadian families to save by investing in their homes and their future,” said Minister ...
Posted by Bryan Giffen
on June 25, 2012
Over the years, we’ve developed a good understanding of how buildings perform. Construction techniques for new homes have changed rapidly. Most of these improved techniques also apply to renovations.
If you plan carefully, you can renovate your home to make it look better, work better, last longer and be more comfortable. Before renovating, it’s important to assess the condition of your ...
Posted by Luc Trahan
on June 18, 2012
There is only one you... Don't you dare change just because you're outnumbered!
Charles Swindoll
Posted by Jane Ferrier
on June 15, 2012
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
Posted by Jane Ferrier
on June 11, 2012
Everyone likes to save money especially on big ticket items like cars. With the hope of saving money people have been flocking to "auctions" thinking that they will get a decent car for a steal. My very trusted mechanic Dave Morrison of Barrie Auto Care says this is far from reality. In actual fact, the cars that end up at auction are the cars that have been turned down by ...
Posted by Patricia McCallum
on June 9, 2012
I love houses! I love the thrill of the hunt for that perfect home in the best neighbourhood. I love the satisfied sigh when the door closes and the sudden realization that all the long hours of work and all the dollars saved have turned into something tangible. After several years in financial planning and several more in real estate investing and construction, I realized that ...
Posted by Bryan Giffen
on June 8, 2012
Hi All:
The Canadian real estate market is in the midst of a busy year. For first time buyers, the biggest challenge is often how to come up with the down payment. While it's possible to buy a home with as little as 5% down, the ideal recommendation is to put at least 20% of the purchase price toward the down payment. How can you come up with these funds?
When helping client's solidify ...
Posted by The Jamie Dann Team
on June 1, 2012