For those of you who love the Netflix hit series “Selling Sunset”. This is the same, except without the babes, glamour, money, DRAMAAH… and gorgeous unattainable properties of course.
Simcoe County’s real estate market doesn’t do drama—it prefers the slow burn. In a year marked by national headlines of volatility, local numbers cut through the noise with a quiet resilience that tells its own story. Anyone expecting fireworks in Simcoe County’s 2025 housing data will have to settle for a fizzle. According to the […]
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Homeowners and hopeful buyers across Simcoe County are about to face a pivotal opportunity: on June 18, Barrie opens its doors to expert insight that could reshape how locals understand and navigate the shifting housing market. The Peggy Hill Team, led by local real estate figure Peggy Hill, is hosting a one-night-only event designed for
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When Barrie residents are invited to help decide which local lands deserve protection, the question emerges: whose vision of the city’s future becomes reality? In Barrie’s latest Conservation Trust initiative, the call for community feedback is not only a formality—it is the cornerstone upon which the city’s environmental legacy will be built. The Conservation Trust,
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When the foundation was poured at the corner of Yonge Street and Country Lane, it did more than mark the beginning of another building; it signalled a turning point in Barrie’s approach to caring for its older generations. Older adults, their families, and the broader Barrie community are witnessing the construction of a new residential
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Barrie’s housing market is experiencing an unusual summer, defying typical seasonal trends. While the rest of Canada anticipates a market warm-up, Barrie faces a slowdown, prompting questions about what factors are at play and how this impacts local residents. Across Canada, the housing market shows signs of cooling compared to last year. According to the
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Ontario set a formidable objective: facilitating the construction of 1.5 million new residences by the year 2031. This ambitious target necessitates a sustained pace, requiring roughly 150,000 housing starts annually. However, recent data emerging from the province’s budget paints a different picture, indicating a significant deviation from the needed trajectory. The stark figures underscore the
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The rapid expansion of new housing developments across Simcoe County, particularly in Barrie, presents a critical juncture. As demand for homes surges, a pressing question emerges: are these new communities being constructed with long-term energy sustainability in mind, or are we simply building tomorrow’s energy challenges today? The sun is out, offering a powerful, renewable
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A quiet shift is underway in Ontario’s legislative landscape, a change poised to alter the familiar rhythm of local urban development. At the heart of this alteration lies the Minister’s Zoning Order, a provincial instrument whose application is now set for significant expansion, carrying potential implications for communities across the province, including places such as
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Barrie’s real estate market has been riding the waves of change, showcasing varying trends that reveal how the city’s housing sector is evolving. March 2025 marked a notable moment in Barrie’s housing landscape as recent data from the Barrie and District Association of Realtors highlighted a 27.51% year-over-year drop in total home sales compared to
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The Greater Toronto Area’s condo market is at a crossroads, shaped by shifting buyer expectations, economic challenges, and the relentless pace of urban expansion. As cranes dot the city skyline, lofting new towers into the air, the condo market stands as a barometer of urban demand. Yet, the story unfolding in the GTA is one
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