Mark Vosylius, Barrie, Orillia-'s Blog

Once again the mortgage market are abuzz with interest rate changes and what is happening in the Canadian real estate market. Is it a bubble, soft landings, bursts....etc.... As well I couldn't help but notice in todays Financial Post how Spain is on an eviction tear and thousands and thousands a...

Well all the buzz lately for Barrie Ontario real estate investors has finally been on the downtown core and its revitalization plans. It all started about a year ago with Roger Brooks coming into town and laying out the road map for downtown Barrie's future growth. That started the ball rolling a...

Misconceptions of Landlord and Tenant Rights for Ontario Real Estate Investments I recently had a discussion with a client about residential leases and landlord rights. It seems there is some misinformation regarding the rights of the tenants, and the rights of the landlord while drawing up a le...

Once again CREA states that Canadian real estate ( home) prices have risen and because of that adjustments upward are required for the next 6 months.  They say that these adjustments are due to the recent solid price gains in Vancouver. Now I am astonished at the studpidity of that statement. CRE...

Interested in Real estate Investing....start with the CMHC Housing reports The first quarter ( Q1) for 2011 Housing Report from CMHC is out. If you want to learn everything there is to know on real estate and home buying and selling, start with the free CMHC publications. It goes without saying t...

Investment opportunity 20min to Barrie / Orillia.  Massive converted Church on hilltop with views of Georgian Bay! 6 units / some w original hardwood. Walk to all downtown amentities. 6 meters, tenants pay utilities. Financial statements available. Contact -Mark at 416-779-2897-Allow 24hr for sho...

When to sell a real estate investment property. The recent report by the Bank of Montreal ( Financial Post Financial, March 3) stating that perhaps we are at the top of our cycle only confirms what we discussed here only a few weeks ago. The affordability index in Canada is too high. The report s...

__________________________________________________________________________________ The ultimate real estate cash flow property. Walk to Georgian College or RVH hospital in Barrie. Tim Hortons at Grove and Duckworth is right around the corner....perfect! This property is a single home,semi-detach...

70 West St Orillia- Real Estate Investment For Sale ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Fantastic investment property for sale in Orillia. Only asking $219,000. Gross monthly income is 2050.  Walk to all amenities in Downtown Orillia Ontar...

The recent news that Alberta is now the most "affordable" place to own a home only emphasizes the strength of a fundamental investment principle. And that is, The Housing Affordability Index is one of the strongest indicators for which way real estate prices will swing. The index is available fro...