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Some Pitfalls for Buyers to AVOID!
As I am from the East Coast, my husband and I have been searching real estate there to find a suitable retreat that will meet our needs and those of our family. Even though we work in the real estate industry, it still can be an emotional roller coaster as there is...
A Green Roof!
Our country and the world in general have now committed to 'green living' ... to find ways in our everyday lives to diminish our carbon footprint yet enjoy the comforts and time-saving devices we've all come to know and depend upon. A BIG change which is catching...
The Value Of A Water Softener
In the fall, after lots of research and discussion, my husband and I decided to make the leap and have a water softener system installed in our home, and three months later, we are SO glad we did! We'd heard many positive reasons to use a water softner and reverse...
Shedding Light in the Darkness
Although our beautiful area on the Georgian Bay can be a very peaceful and calm place, it can also be a frigid, windy snowmagedon! As the calendar turned to 2018, we've found ourselves in the throws of full-on-winter with frigid temperatures and LOTS of snow, so one...
Seven Ways to Save On Supplies for your Reno!
A Feng Shui bedroom, a retro bathroom, a cottage kitchen; there's so many creative ways to perk up the look of your home. But if the costs of your next home reno just aren't adding up for you, it's time to get equally creative with ways to save, and it starts with...
Survival De-Stressing for the Holidays
As we zoom in on Christmas week (and day!) most of us get so stressed out with all the extra demands on our time and resources that sometimes there is NO joy in this joyous time. But, we've found that with a little extra planning, you'll have more of a chance to relax...
The Facts Of (Real Estate) Life
It is perhaps the greatest story every NOT told to home sellers, which accounts in a large measure to the thickness of most MLS books, the frustration level of most owners therein and the popularity of antacids amongst real estate practitioners. For reasons (make that...
The Art of being a Landlord
Have you ever thought of becoming a Landlord?? There is lots to consider if you are thinking about repurposing your home (principal residence) or purchasing a rental property. With the many clients we work with each day, we have found that emloyement opportunities...
Acquiring the ‘Down Payment’
With the changes in the rules for ‘down payment’ for your mortgage, saving 20% for a down payment can seem daunting indeed. As with most purchases in your life, you can make things more manageable for yourself by creating a budget. Once you’ve properly structured...
The NEW way to play “Hide ‘n Seek” !
As children, remember all the fun of playing “hide ‘n seek”. Well you are all grown up now and the game has become even better; a fun-filled, challenging game with a twist that the whole family can enjoy. Hide ‘n Seek is now high tech and is called Geocaching! ...
Gardening Winter Prep Tips!
We are blessed in the Georgian Bay to enjoy wonderful fall weather boasting warm days, crisp evenings and beautiful colors of the season wherever we cast our eye. I would challenge that this year our September was drier and sunnier/warmer than our summer months, which...
Yes. Canada’s Residential real estate market IS moderating!
Sharing with you below is information according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey* and Market Survey Forecast, Canada’s residential real estate market posted strong home price gains in the second quarter of 2017, with the majority of metropolitan markets across...
Why is a Home Inspection Necessary?!
As Chad and Scott prepare offers each day and work with our Sellers and Buyers, both are adamant about the importance to have a Home Inspection as one of the “conditions of purchase and sale”; sometimes even for new builds. But what exactly is a home inspection and...
How to Pay Your Mortgage FASTER ! !
Owning your home can see like some distant dream that may never be attained, especially if you are young and just getting into the real estate game. But if you break down this payment-burden, you are going to pleasantly find that this goal is very attainable; and...
The Woes of Identity Theft
When I received a phone call the other day from someone claiming to be from the Canadian Revenue Service and telling me that I was going to be arrested for tax evasion, it shook me up for a few minutes!! Then stopping for a moment to really think about it, I knew it...
Buying Your Own Vacation Get-Away
Here in the Southern Georgian Bay, we are blessed to live and play in “cottage country” and you could also be dreaming of owning a piece of this paradise. Are you dreaming about a chalet on Blue Mountain, a cottage in Wasaga Beach, a summer property in Tiny, a cabin...
Safety on the Beach!
School's out and vacation time finally here!!!! Oh how wonderful it is to head to Beach Area 1 to take in all the sights, sounds, smells and yes, have a refreshing dip in that beautifully warm azure water. Playing and swimming in any of our beach areas is heavenly. ...
The challenges of planting in sandy soil!
Although Wasaga Beach has the longest fresh water beach in the world, for the gardeners, our area can sometimes be a challenge with all that sandy soil. Of course, sandy soil has the advantage of draining well and it is oh-so easy to dig (and very seldom do you run...
Trash to Treasure!
This is the time of year when on the weekends, no matter where you live, the Yard Sale signs pop up in every subdivision. And why not! What may be your ‘junk’ will surely be someone else’s ‘treasure’ and putting a little jingle in your own pocket is always a good...
Moving? Do we have helpful sites for YOU !!!!!
Moving to our Area? Whether moving locally or from far away, there is so much to think about during this stressful time. If this area is new to you, then we're sure you are asking "where do I look for resources"? To help you in your quest, please take a peek below...
Education is key when buying or selling a property!
We are in a sizzling hot market with many properties selling soon after they have been launched on the national MLS system. It’s all about those rock-bottom interest rates as well as “supply and demand” ! Are you thinking about jumping into the market? You need a...
Wasaga Beach and the Great Outdoors!!!
How blessed we are to live in a town that has so many green areas, playgrounds, parks and trails for the enjoyment of all; no matter which part of the Beach you live in and no matter what age you are. And oh, what a beautiful assortment of parks and trails we have to...
WHAT is a Nematode???
With the winter almost a distant memory, many of us are thinking about our lawns; preparing them for springtime and the sunny days ahead. As I was raking the dead leaves that have gathered over the winter under the shrubbery, I was reflecting on my ongoing battle with...
The Excitement & Challenges of “Moving”!
With the days getting longer and warmer, we are experiencing a serge of potential Buyers trying to find their own special place here in Wasaga Beach. This exodus from the GTA and many other areas (now when folks can view properties without slogging through waist-high...
Blogging in the Beach!
Welcome to The Campbell Team blog; our very first blog!!! We’re excited to be starting on this blogging adventure as we have so much to share with all those who visit our website. Each member of The Campbell Team have an enviable address right here in beautiful...