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Barrie Colts Sweep Round One!

The Barrie Colts took a commanding 3-0 game advantage into Kingston on Wednesday and never looked back. Playing without two vital members of the team, Anthony Camera (suspended for 3 games for flipping the puck into the crowd after being call for a penalty, eligible to return game 2 Conf Semi-final) and captain Ryan O'Connor (suspended 10 games for a hit to the head) the Colts came out strong, scoring ...

Barrie Women Rule the City

Barrie welcomed its new Police Chief this week Kimberley Greenwood and I for one couldn’t be more excited for this is Barrie’s first female Police Chief. Chief Greenwood came from Toronto Police Service having over 32 years experience in policing and following in her father’s footsteps. This is the 4th high profile position filled by females in the past years with RVH President ...

New Listing 135 Sydenham Wells unit 6 Beautiful Condo Living!

BRIGHT 3 BDRM CONDO WITH OVER 1300 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE, IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO DON'T LIKE CUTTING GRASS OR SHOVELING SNOW. MOVE-IN RELAX & ENJOY REASONABLE CONDO FEES ONLY $230.00/MTH. UPGRADES INCLUDE HARDWOOD AND CERAMIC FLOORS, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY AND ELEGANTLY DECORATED THROUGHOUT. CLOSE TO COLLEGE, PARKS, HOSPITAL AND AMENITIES. INCLUDES AN OPTIONAL SECOND PARKING SPOT!

Sweat Equity Gives The Best Return to Home Owners

Pride of Ownership...that is one way to increase the equity in your home. A move in ready home will sell quickest and closest to the list price. This can be achieved with a little elbow grease and not always having to pay to have renovations done. If you are handy by nature, attending a do-it yourself workshop at one of the Big Box hardware stores is a great way to learn. I attended a ceramic tiling ...

Mortgage Amortization Period - Long or Short??

After months of searching you've finally bought your home and have been approved for a five-year fixed rate mortgage at 2.85 %  - great !. Now, it's time to consider your next big financial decision - how long should your mortgage amortization period be? While the most common amortization is 25 years , some mortgages offer the home buyer the option of to pay more than the minimum monthly payment, ...

5 Ways to Help Your Car Recover from Winter

  Winter can do a number on your car. Slush, salt and cold temperatures take a toll on everything from the tires to the wiper blades. So, as spring approaches, it's a good idea to give your car a thorough once-over to undo winter's damage.   It won't cost a lot. You can the work yourself or visit a car wash and a garage. Goodyear, Firestone, Canadian Tire and other car care centres ...

Air Miles

Remember that if you are an Air Miles Reward Miles Collector that you can receive Air Miles for the Purchase and the Sale of your home! Be sure to ask how!
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Best Ever Chocolate Cookies!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) shortening 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 2 cups (500 mL) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation: Note: This recipe was first published more than a ...
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Taking advantage of the Early Spring Market

What a great time to get your home on the market!  As Realtors we are experiencing a shortage in inventory and the opportunity is there for you to receive maximum value for your home.  This is not to say that you can be over zealous on pricing but that if you are a Seller you can move on with your plans much earlier.  Internet marketing and correct pricing are crucial to fall into this ...

We are Number 1!!!

I was very careful when deciding where to associate myself when I entered Real Estate.  Here's more proof that I made the right call (not that I needed any further proof)!! Congrats to the entire Century 21 organization!   http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/survey-shows-century-21-real-estate-is-most-respected-brand-in-industry-nyse-rlgy-1758667.htm