Peggy Hill Barrie Real Estate

Now that we've hit September and the kids are back to school it feels like fall, but there are still a few days of summer left! The Barrie forecast is calling for warm weather for the next few weeks, so you may still need your air conditioner and with the warm weather about to wind down it’s a go...

With persistently low interest rates and desirable prices—even bargains in some locations—there are a lot of great reasons to buy a home in the Barrie real estate market. However, deciding whether to buy or rent is a serious, often complicated decision, which should be weighed carefully. A profes...

I'm very excited to announce the launch of my new website, www.PeggyHill.com ! It's been in development for a while and I'm thrilled to share it with all of you! Please read our press release below for more information: Prominent Barrie real estate brokerage Peggy Hill & Associates Realty Inc. re...

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, CMHC, just released their third quarter outlook for the Barrie real estate market.  So far this year total starts in the New Home market are down and Resale Home sales have decreased slightly but still remain above the quarterly average. Looking to b...

Buying a major appliance can take a big bite out of your savings, making it tempting to choose the lowest-priced item possible. However, the true cost of owning a home appliance is actually based on three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to...

The Bank of Canada announced on Tuesday that the overnight lending rate will remain at 1% at least until the next policy meeting on September 5th.  The overnight target interest rate has now set a new record for remaining unchanged a total of 678 days. Economists feel that the announcement comes ...

On Wednesday night the Bank of Canada made an un-expected announcement about some major changes to mortgage policy in Canada. The changes are viewed by CIBC economist Benjamin Tal as a "gentle push" to cool down the housing market. What are the changes? The 2 major changes announced are (1) a red...

With favorable weather conditions and an easing up on the demands of everyday life, summer is a popular time for Barrie homeowners to embark on a renovation project. With the plethora of information available from do-it-yourself websites, television programs and magazines, you might even be temp...

With the end of the school year right around the corner her in Barrie, families across Simcoe County are preparing for a fun-filled summer season. Whether you’re planning a road trip or taking to the skies, the following tips will put you in vacation mode while taking the stress out of the equati...

I watched an interview recently on Global's morning show with Real Estate lawyer Mark Weisleder where he explained why he thinks it's a good time to buy a home. Mark also gave some advice to help first time home buyers make the right decisions when buying a home. I agree with Mark's advice, I oft...