New Listing! 25 Mins from Huntsville

     Country living ideally located on approx 2 acres of cleared and treed land, 2 mins from Kearney and 25 mins to Huntsville. Open concept living, cathedral ceilings and large picture windows to bring in the light and enjoy the surrounding views. Fully finished lower level with walk-out to rear patio area. Features include: Ensuite [...]

Bracebridge Cottage Sales Down

Last year January 1st 2010 to July 1st 2010 there were 20 waterfront cottage sales in Bracebridge. This year January 1st 2011 to July 1st 2011 there have been 13 waterfront cottage sales in Bracebridge. Thats a 35% drop in waterfront cottage sales for the Bracebridge area. As of July 5th 2011 there are currently [...]

Power of Sale listing search

Interested in purchasing a Power of Sale home? I work with investors who want to buy a ‘deal’ and Clients who want to fix – flip homes. Looking for a bargain home purchase that you can live in? Many first time home buyers have gone this route of purchasing a Power of Sale home at [...]

Buyers Most Wanted!

Here is a list of properties that my current Buyers are waiting for. If you are thinking of selling, and have one of the properties listed below, then please contact Sasha Dear asap on 705-716-5431 or info@sashadear.ca thank you. Townhouse or detached with 3 beds in Bracebridge up to $195,000 Detached bungalow that is newer [...]

Buyers Market Continues

We are still in what we call a ‘Buyers Market’. This means that there are more homes on the market than there are buyers to buy them. In-fact, there are currently only 2 buyers for every 10 homes listed for sale. How does this affect you as a seller? You will need to keep yourself [...]

Open Houses. Do they work?

If you are asking if an open house will help sell your home, then my answer is “unlikely”. Before the Internet boom (before the majority of people turned to the Internet to find their next home), people relied on printed MLS books, newspaper listings, Real Estate magazines, and driving around their desired neighbourhoods to find [...]

Choosing a Real Estate Agent

So you want to sell your home or cottage, and need to select an Agent. Here are some tips to make the selection process easier: Write a list containing what services you expect, and the services you do not want (ie Open Houses) Personally meet the Agents at your home. During the meeting, you will [...]

Parry Sound Century Home on River

This Century home offers plenty of space for family and entertaining! Full of unique re-finished original features, you will enjoy a beautiful character home with modern living in mind. Ideally located close to downtown boutique shopping and amenities, this home sits on a deep lot with the peaceful Seguin River at back. New roof shingles [...]

Muskoka River Cottage – New Listing!

Beautifully renovated cottage on extensively landscaped grounds with access to Lake Muskoka. Open concept kitchen/dining/living and 3 bedrooms. Refinished hardwood floors, new broadloom in bedrooms, roof shingles 2009, renovated kitchen and bathroom. Cottage built well, with good insulation and extra steel support beams. Spring fed well allows option to use year round. Freshly painted inside [...]

Find better ways to heat and cool your house

     As much as half of the energy used in homes goes toward heating and cooling. The following are a few ways that energy bills can be reduced through adjustments to the heating and cooling systems: Install a ceiling fan. Ceiling fans can be used in place of air conditioners, which require a large amount [...]