Real Estate Articles by Clairwood Real Estate Corporation Brokerage

Who Will Buy Your Home This Year

2012-02-17

The year 2011 was the year that the first wave of baby boomers started to retire. In recent surveys, many boomers plan on selling their homes.

Why should you hire a home stager? How does it benefit the homeowner?

2012-02-10

The winter months, February in particular, presents special challenges for homeowners trying to sell a home. This is when a home stager will help.

Reading Between The Lines in Bank of Canada Announcement

2012-01-18

The Bank of Canada has announced No change in Prime Lending Rate, remaining at 1.00%.... exactly where it has been since 2010. This is the ...

Consumers Don't Know Skills of Realtors - Survey Results REM

2012-01-18

Of the more than 120,000 Ontarians who used a Realtor to buy or sell a home last year, many did so without fully understanding the expertise and ...

Four Deal Breakers for Potential Collingwood Buyers

2011-12-01

If you are thinking about listing your Collingwood home, consider having a pre-home inspection done. This will lessen the chances of losing a deal due to hidden problems.

Sherry Rioux's 10 Tips for Getting a Fair Price on a Home

2011-11-23

There are many aspects to consider when Buying a home. Be sure you know how and what to look for to ensure that you are getting a fair price. Sherry Rioux can help!

Learning About the Right Mortgage for You

2011-11-17

There are many options to discuss when it comes to finding the right mortgage for you. Here are some great tips to help you along your journey.

Sherry Rioux Shares her Tips on Being a Good Condo Neighbour

2011-11-02

Every year we see more and more Newbies to the growing condo market in the Blue Mountains, Collingwood, and Wasaga Beach areas.

Five Tips when Competing with Multiple Offers

2011-11-02

Sherry Rioux offers important tips to potential home buyers when there are multiple offers present. Make sure your financing is in order!

Sherry Rioux has Lasting Design Choices for First Time Buyers!

2011-10-26

Sherry Rioux writes about easy ways to make your home beautiful for years to come. This is a great article for First Time Buyers to check out!

Sherry Rioux's 10 Home Improvement Projects that Add Value to Your Thornbury Home

2011-10-12

There are easy ways to optimize and maximize the sale of your Thornbury property. Sherry Rioux offers suggestions and gives an estimated return on investment for certain tasks.

Location, Location, Collingwood... Whoops, I meant Location

2011-10-04

Be sure to educate yourself on a potential community before you move. This article has many helpful information and links pertaining to the Collingwood area.

How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent in Collingwood

2011-09-27

Whether you're looking to buy or sell your home in Collingwood, a good real estate agent is essential - and can be hard to find. Here are the top 10 things to look for ...

Tips for Beautiful Curb Appeal when Selling your Thornbury Home

2011-09-20

Attention Thornbury residence! This great article discusses how to prime your curb appeal for a fast sale. Learn how to add mega style without spending mega bucks.

What Happens When an Ontario House Deal Doesn't Close?

2011-09-15

Learn about the many implications it has for an Ontario Home Seller when your Real Estate transaction does not close. Sherry Rioux has tips and suggestions for Closing the deal.

Sherry Rioux Wants YOU to Join Her on TV

2011-07-04

I have been approached by a Toronto production company to be on a new real estate reality TV Show coming out in the fall called MY HOUSE, YOUR MONEY!

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 1% - no rush to hike interest rates

2011-06-20

The Bank of Canada held its trend-setting Bank Rate at 1.25 per cent on May 31, 2011. This marks the sixth consecutive policy rate announcement for which interest rates have ...

Canadian Home Sales Stable in May 2011

2011-06-20

OTTAWA June 15th, 2011 According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity remained stable in May compared ...

Ontario Housing Demand Shifts to Less Expensive Housing

2011-06-10

Ontario housing activity is set to moderate in the next few quarters and isn't expected to stabilize until the latter part of 2011 and into 2012, according to the 2011 Second ...

Average Lake Muskoka cottage is $1.2 Million (From Toronto Star)

2011-06-01

From: May 29, 2011Tony Wong of the Toronto StarSitting by the dock with a beer. Dont forget the tarpaulin and blanket.That pretty much sums up the crucial first quarter in ...

What Realtors Can Do To Strenghten The Affordability of Home Ownership

2011-06-01

REALTORS URGE CANDIDATES TO STRENGTHEN HOME OWNERSHIPThe dream of home ownership in the province of Ontario is alive and well. A recent poll conducted by market research ...

Buying or selling a home may be the single largest investment you will make.

2011-05-27

Buying or selling a home may be the single largest investment you make in your lifetime. There are so many intricacies that are involved that require specialized advice from ...

Buyers Plan to Pay Cash For Real Estate

2011-05-27

Survey: Next 2 years is prime time for real estate investors | Inman NewsSource: inman.com18.5% plan to pay in cash. Real estate investors are likely to be three times more ...

Landlord and Tenants What You Need To Know

2011-05-19

The Georgian Triangle boasts the perfect playground for families who want to partake in the lifestyle offered in a four season resort area. Not everyone who

HST And How It Affects You When Buying A Home

2011-05-13

February 2011THE VIEW FROM BLUEThe Facts of Life. Birth, death and taxes Harmony Sales Tax that is.Since July 1, 2010, Ontarians have been subject to a 13% HST of which, 5% ...

Georgian Life VIEW FROM BLUE Article Jan 2011

2011-05-11

THE VIEW FROM BLUEWelcome to the inaugural issue of THE VIEW FROM BLUE concentrating on real estate issues in the Georgian Triangle. REALTORS in our area are proud ...

Twittering for the Fifty Plus Market

2011-05-06

Leverage Twitter to Build New Relationships By Elyse Umlauf-GarneauIf you're still among the skeptics who think Twitter is just a time-waster and is geared exclusively to a ...

Benefits of Working With An SRES Broker

2011-05-06

A Canadian Realtor who carries the SRES designation is experienced and knowledgeable in working with those aged 50+ and meeting your specific needs... and that can make ...

Real Estate Matters - News and Issues for the Senior Market May 2011

2011-05-06

Prepare for DisasterNo one can prepare for a disaster like the one Japan recently faced. But the crisis serves as a good reminder to be ready for less shattering events, such ...

5 Things to Consider When Selling Your Home By Yourself

2011-05-06

Selling your home without an agent can save you money, but requires work. If you are considering selling your home by yourself, here are five issues you need to understand in ...