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For Sale By Owners Grow as MLS Brokerages cut back This article is proof why the fsbo real estate market can survive "downturns" in the market. We all know that real estate is cyclical in nature, and it is in the down cycle that the poorly managed brokerages will be weeded out. But as mentioned b...

Selling a home or piece of real estate yourself is not as daunting as you think. It's like going swimming for the first time, yes there are dangers, yes it's an uneasy feeling floating around, but after awhile its fun and actually turns out to be good for you. Selling your own home is exactly lik...

Beautiful Semi-detach in Orillia Ontario This well kept home in Orillia's North Ward is for sale by owner and is actually a legal semi. Yes, you get 2 homes for the price of one!  Located at 90 and 92 West St North it is minutes to downtown and the famous Orillia Opera house.  It is huge with ove...

New Listing near Casino Rama, Fawn Bay Road Beautiful 2400 square foot home minutes to the Casino Rama and only 10 minutes to downtown Orillia. Walk to Lake Couchiching and deeded beach. Located at 5576 Fawn Bay Road, it is ideal for those that want country living and yet still have all amenities...

FSBO -11 Coldwater Road Another great opportunity to invest in Orillia Ontario. This for sale by owner property is a large 4 plex with 3500 sq ft of commercial space. Huge parking lot in back for over 12 cars. Also the 3 apartments up top include 2 x 2 beds and 1 x 1 bed all fully rented.  Solid ...

Just Sold on Homes by Owner Barrie Ontario For many people who are considering selling on a for sale by owner site, take heart. You can do it! I did,so can you. In many ways that is the reason for this blog. I have entered into the world of fsbo and I like it. It was not that difficult at all to ...

Sales of Homes in Orillia Ontario will only go up...take note all you investors!! Do you know what the top 100 fastest growing cities in North America all share ( 2007)? Proximity to high tech hubs, universities, and a strong increase in population.  Lakehead Universtity, Georgian College certain...

Fantastic 5 plex in Orillia that backs on to the Trans-Canada trail and conservation area. Makes an ideal spot to raise a family as the main floor apartment has 3 huge bedrooms, updated kitchen, walk out to deck and hardwood flooring throughout. It also has a 2 bed, 1 bed and 2 x bachelor apartme...

New Listing-Development Potential Orillia Ontario-385 and 387 West St North in Orillia's north ward are prime development lots. With the recent widening of West Street to accommodate Orillia's projected growth, these 2 properties are an ideal investment for the visionary entrepreneur. The announc...

House for sale by owner, Charlbrook Ave in Barrie Ontario. This new real estate listing is an fsbo and it has it all, price, location, close to schools, shopping etc. The closests intersection is Cundles and Bayfield. Need we say more? Walk to all amenities. This is a semi-detach home being sold ...