by Rick Crouch | Apr 8, 2025 | Economic and Financial News, Financial Matters, Real Estate General
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....
by Rick Crouch | Mar 13, 2025 | Property Pricing, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips, Real Estate Selling, Real Estate Values, Uncategorized
In my prior post I discussed “values” versus “value” in real estate. In part two we’ll look at the various aspects and considerations that need to be made when you are putting your home or other property up for sale. When it comes to...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 7, 2025 | Real Estate General, Real Estate Selling, Real Estate Values
Understanding “Values” vs. “Value”: Pricing Your Home to Attract Buyers One of the biggest challenges Sellers face when listing their home is setting the right price. Never has this been more important than today, in a market that has shifted...
by Rick Crouch | Feb 24, 2025 | Home Help Topics, Real Estate General
After a winter of record-breaking snowfall across Ontario, many homeowners and rightfully so are concerned about what happens when all that snow starts to melt. Spring flooding can cause costly damage, especially if your home isn’t prepared. The good news? A few...
by Rick Crouch | Feb 19, 2025 | 2024 Real Estate Market Updates & Trends, Real Estate General, Real Estate Market Activity, Real Estate Market Report
The real estate market in Southern Georgian Bay as in many other areas across Canada, has seen significant shifts over the past decade, influenced by many things including, the COVID 19 pandemic, inflation, economic factors, changes in interest (mortgage) rates and...
by Rick Crouch | Feb 13, 2025 | Buying & Selling Tips, Real Estate General
As Canadians, no one will nor can they realistically deny that we are not in turbulent times. As I draft this post, I am outside the country in Costa Rica, essentially surrounded by fellow Canadians, most from Ontario some from western Canada specifically Alberta. ...