As of July 2016, home sales are up 10% from last July. Although there has been a shortage of homes for sale, the sales are still through the roof.
If you are keeping an eye on the market, click here to find out all the details on our current market conditions for Barrie.
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If you have some bare walls that need a pick me up, try adding some customized wall lettering. Wall lettering has come a long way. Now you can have customized phrases and names in a variety of colours and fonts, and is easy to apply.
A warm welcome to your guests, and a personal touch to bedrooms, kitchens and baths. Here are some great ideas you're sure to love.
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Barrie residents, you may have noticed a drier than usual summer season. With that of course, comes outdoor water restrictions. Are you aware of the 3 levels?
0 - careful use
1 - limited use
2 - restricted use
To stay posted on the Barrie water restriction levels you can check the This Week in Barrie page online, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
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It's great to be a part of a growing and thriving community. With more houses, condos and apartment complexes popping up around the city, our population is projected to reach 210,000 in 10 years with more room to grow!
Our populations has increased 5.7% from 2006-2011.
Find out more about Barrie's projected growth and city plans.
City of Barrie Fast Facts
Stats Canada
The Barrie Fire Department is always here to help. Whether you have an emergency, or just some fire related concerns. They are just a phone call away.
Do you, or someone you know need help installing a smoke & CO detector? Or perhaps you don't know how to use it, or can't afford one?
Contact Barrie fire direct with your concerns and they will give you a hand. ...
Your home is your haven, but is it being taken over by ants, spiders, mosquitoes and more? Spraying chemicals in your home is harmful, so here are some eco-friendly, non-toxic ways to deter those pesty bugs from moving in!
1. Ants
Do not like cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon at your doorways so that the ants do not crawl in. You can sprinkle this anywhere you have ...
What better way to increase your curb appeal then updating your front walkway. Did you know there are many creative ideas to creating something dramatic and stunning? Here are some of our favourite picks.
1. Interlocking Stone
Always attractive and will boost your curb appeal.
2. Natural Paving Stone
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Are you or someone you know starting your house hunting? Here are 3 simple things of what to consider during your search.
1. Location
Busy street? Bus routes? Emergency route? Sidewalk side? All of these things will make the location busier.
2. Smells
Look out for musty, moldy smells, pet ...
CMHC ( Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation) lists the types of housing available in Barrie, Ontario and a list of programs and services.
In efforts to assist everyone in all income brackets, here are the current affordable housing available in Ontario.
If you know someone in need of affordable housing, or subsidized housing, direct them to the CMHC website ...
Here's a great way to add some interesting vintage pieces into your home without turning it into a "farmhouse." You can mix and match old and new for a modern look.
Here are a few picks that will dazzle your home and become a conversation piece.
Sinks
farmhouse ceramic sink
farmhouse copper sinks
Vintage Mirrors
Lighting
Décor
Furniture
Photos ...
Last year we blogged about the Emerald Ash Borer in our community and had a huge concern from our readers. This year we wanted to follow up and see how the situation is currently, and what you need to know as a home owner.
As you may know, this insect infects the Ash tree. To give you a number, in Barrie we have approximately 180,000 ash trees in public forests, and 500,000 ...
Watch a thrilling movie under the stars for FREE! What could be better? Pull up your lawn chair, pack some snacks and head on down to Barrie's Heritage Park. Brought to you by Barrie's Outdoor Film Festival/Lawnchair Luminata.
Tonight's film is Star Wars - The Force Awakens Rated PG. Rain date is for the following day.
Cozy up for a fun filled evening. ...
