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Top 10 Smart Tips for Homebuyers Navigating Today’s Market
A new month is now upon us and May is one of the key months of the year when real estate listing and buying activity is at its peak. Buying a home is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Between changing interest rates, shifting market...
1st Quarter 2025 – Southern Georgian Bay Real Estate Market Update
If you're wondering where the local real estate market is heading as we move into the heart of 2025, you're not alone. Many Buyers and Sellers are keeping a close eye on interest rates, the inventory level of properties listed for sale on the MLS® System and shifting...
Mark Carney vs. Pierre Poilievre: What Are Canada’s Two Main Federal Party Leaders Promising in 2025? Part 2
As Canada heads toward the 2025 federal election, the race is shaping up to be as usual a two horse race between two parties and a battle of big ideas — and big contrasts — between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. As often stated,...
“2025 Canadian Election Voter Turnout: Predictions, Trends, and What’s Driving Engagement” Part 1
On a grey and dreary Good Friday, I thought it was the ideal time to take advantage of the advanced voting available for the upcoming Canadian Federal Election 2025. Upon arriving at the polling station (the Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury, Ontario) I was...
What Is Title Insurance—And Why Should Homebuyers Care?
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make—emotionally and financially. Between mortgage paperwork, home inspections, arranging for insurance and moving logistics, it’s easy to miss some of the finer details. One of those? Title insurance. While...
How to Stay Financially Savvy During Uncertain Times – All Is Not Lost
There’s no denying it—Canada is facing new trade tariffs from the U.S., and that means the cost of many goods could be heading upward. From groceries and household items to building materials and even appliances, we’re likely to feel the pinch in more ways than one....
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