Category: Home Buyers Information

Articles of interest to home buyers in the Barrie area.

Final Walk Through – Buying a House

Final Walk Through – Ensure You Get What You Paid For You thought your house buying stress was over and you want nothing more than to enjoy your new home.  But wait!  Before your purchase is complete you have to do a “Final Walk Through“.  Try and schedule this as close to closing as possible,… Continue reading Final Walk Through – Buying a House

Building Permits and Your Home Inspection

Building Permits and your Home Inspection may identify NO Building Permit! As a Home Buyer you can be responsible to comply with Building Code Violations  A Building Permit is issued to anyone who constructs or modifies a building by the Chief Building Official of your Municipality. A ‘building’ means a structure consisting of a wall, roof,… Continue reading Building Permits and Your Home Inspection

Investing in Barrie

Investing in Barrie Investing in Barrie, ON is a popular “investment opportunity” city with buyers that are flocking to the city to invest in Real Estate.  Recently Barrie was ranked only behind Waterloo, Kitchener and Hamilton by the Real Estate investment Network.  The “REIN” cites the annexation of Innisfil as a future engine that will drive development… Continue reading Investing in Barrie

Is a Home Inspection Necessary?

Is a Home Inspection a Good Investment of my Money? Do I Have to waste money on having a Home Inspection?  This question crosses the mind of many home buyers.   When making the largest investment in your future, knowing what your buying can never be a bad thing.   A Professional Home inspection will identify issues and… Continue reading Is a Home Inspection Necessary?