by Rick Crouch | Jun 3, 2022 | Business Matters, Legal Issues, Real Estate General
During my over 20 years as a real estate Broker I have seen a great deal of change not only within our profession but also in the manner in which properties are bought and sold in Ontario. During this time I have and continue to volunteer in a number of roles within...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 27, 2022 | Business Matters, Home Improvement, Legal Issues, Odds and Ends, Real Estate General
An article appeared recently on CollingwoodToday.ca titled: “Utility and mortgage door-to-door scams in Collingwood” which I would encourage everyone to read. Not everyone that knocks on your door is out to grab your money under false pretences, some may...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 10, 2022 | Business Matters, Legal Issues, Odds and Ends
By means of this post I am urging everyone to pay special attention to your bank, credit card accounts and other personal information online. The fraudsters seem to be out in full force these days and it’s not just the elderly that are being taken advantage...
by Rick Crouch | Jan 25, 2022 | Condominiums, Legal Issues, Real Estate Financial, Real Estate General
The popularity of condominiums has growth significantly in recent years not only in places like the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) but elsewhere including the Collingwood and Blue Mountains. With home prices soaring across Canada, condominium ownership has become an...
by Rick Crouch | Oct 14, 2021 | Legal Issues, Municipal Affairs, Real Estate Financial, Real Estate General
In the past few months I have listed and sold two condominium units at the base of Blue Mountain including the one shown in the attached photo. Both properties were used by the owners but on occasion they were also rented out on a short term basis which is less than...
by Rick Crouch | Sep 22, 2021 | Business Matters, Condominiums, Legal Issues, Municipal Affairs, Real Estate Financial, Real Estate General
Over the years, many Buyers looking to purchase a recreational property in the southern Georgian Bay region have wanted to acquire something that provides short term rental potential to help offset their ownership costs. The Internet has certainly aided in making...
