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Short Term Rentals In Cottage Country Makes CBC News

by Rick Crouch | Apr 12, 2022 | Business Matters, Municipal Affairs, Real Estate Financial, Real Estate General

One of the many issues that many of us as REALTORS® have dealt with over the years is short term rentals which are generally defined as rental periods of less than 30 consecutive days.  CBC news has published an article about the impact short term rentals are having...

Short Term Rental Properties – Part 2

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...

Short Term Rental Properties – Part 1

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...

The Importance Of Due Diligence In Real Estate

by Rick Crouch | Sep 16, 2021 | Community Affairs, Legal Issues, Municipal Affairs, Odds and Ends, Planning and Development, Real Estate General

A recent news story was just published in Simcoe.com  pertaining to a couple that purchased a home in the southern Georgian Bay area a year ago.  This story is yet another example as to why due diligence is so important when buying or selling a home or other...

More Traffic Lights – Not The Answer To Area Transportation Woes

by Rick Crouch | Aug 8, 2021 | Community Affairs, Legal Issues, Municipal Affairs, Planning and Development

Having first moved to the Collingwood area in 1985, I like many others have witnessed a sharp increase in the amount of traffic in the southern Georgian Bay area overall.  Making a left hand turn almost anywhere has become a real challenge.  Intersections that were...

Residential Property Taxes – What Area Municipality Has The Highest?

by Rick Crouch | Jun 21, 2021 | Municipal Affairs, Real Estate Financial, Real Estate General

One of the most frequently asked questions I get in real estate from consumers is about property taxes.  When looking to buy either a full or part time home it’s a relevant question to ask regarding carrying costs when budgeting and or determining how much they...
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