Real Estate Blog
August Newsletter! Market Update, New Faces and More!
Help us welcome Dylan to our team! Dylan’s deep-seated roots started on the family farm just outside of Owen Sound. Dylan has also had a second home here on the tip of the Bruce Peninsula for nearly two decades! This connection to the land...
Exciting new listings, Spring articles and More!
Welcome Spring! May 2021 – Monthly Newsletter YOUR MARKET UPDATE! The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the REALTORS® Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound totaled 392 units in April 2021. This was more than double the levels from a year earlier, increasing 208.7% from April 2020 when sales reached their lowest […]
New listings, spring articles and more! – April Newsletter
YOUR MARKET UPDATE March was another amazing month! On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled a record 702 units over the first three months of the year in Grey Bruce. This was up by 24.2% from the same period in 2020. The average price of homes sold in March 2021 across our region was a […]
Market Update, Current Listings – March Newsletter
YOUR MARKET UPDATE February was another record-breaking month! Compared to February 2020, sales were up 12.1%! Throughout February there were 260 new residential listings. This gave it an increase of 10 new listings, or an increase of 4%, from February 2020. However, by the end of the month there were 301 active residential […]
Negotiation 101 For Home Buyers and Sellers
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, negotiation is a key step in getting the best deal. Make sure you’re ready to close on the best price with these tips. Negotiation factors for buyers Before you place an offer on a home, you should be preapproved for a loan so you know how much you […]
3 Home Investments You Shouldn’t Compromise On
Budgeting is an important life skill, but as a homeowner or renter, there are some things you shouldn’t compromise on. Here are some investments that are worth spending more on now, to save you money down the road. Furniture Poorly constructed furniture will wear out quickly and repurchasing broken pieces can actually end up costing […]
Preparing For Your Home Buying Journey
Preparing For Your Home Buying Journey The homebuying process is very rewarding, but is not without its challenges. In a seller’s market, it can be especially difficult to find and secure the house of your dreams, but with a little preparation, you can avoid some common pain points on your way to the closing table. […]
Market Update, Big News, Listings – February Newsletter
Market UpdateStarting the Year With a Historically Low Number of Listings We’ve made it through 2020 and are eagerly waiting to see what 2021 has in store! January has already shown us that the real estate market continues to be strong, with there being a high demand for properties across Grey Bruce and Owen Sound. […]