Just wanted to share with you guys how happy I am to be celebrating my first year as a Realtor.Everybody was scaring me about the first year but the reality is that was an excellent year for me. I am going further than I thought, learning more every time, building my network of clients and colleagues, experiencing the goods and the bad of this career and the best, helping new buyers to get their dream first home...that is better than the commission...The value of giving a little bit of happiness that makes it all worth it!Thanks to my Partner & Hubby Peter I am getting this far and also thanks to my Broker Lou Kelly for his support.And obviosly thank to all my clients Canadians that believed in me and Hispanics (gracias a todos).Welcoming my 2nd successful year in the business,Patricia 12/10/2006

Hola,Si estas buscando por una ciudad tranquila, segura y que se tenga excelente valorizacion, te recomiendo que tengas en cuenta la cuidad de Barrie a solo 45 minutos al norte de Toronto.Para conocer mas de Barrie: www.LaGuiaDeBarrie.comAqui estoy lista para ayudarte a conseguir la casa de tus suenos a un precio mucho mas bajo que en Toronto y el GTA.Mi pagina de internet: www.BarrieProperties.com/espanolhome Saludos,Patricia Clarkepatricia@barrieproperties.com   11/13/2006

Finally...The Go Train is coming to Barrie. No more delays and no more blah blah blah.The extension of the Go Train will be ready at the end of 2007 (hopefully). The Go Train may have an important impact on the prices and demand of real estate properties in the Barrie area. The Go Train is also good news for the local business community; it will help Barrie to attract more business, tourists and people looking for affordable housing. It will also benefit Barrie residents that work in the Toronto area and will take the pressure off the 400. Viva! Yahooo! Hurra!   :)See more at www.barrieproperties.com   11/13/2006

Hello,I just saw my picture in a poster for the Lotto 649 in Walmart and I was thinking how great it would be if that was true...I mean, if I was so lucky and wan the Lottery...wouldn't that be great? I wanna be RICH!!!I Just wanted to share it with you so you can also laugh for a while. 11/13/2006

Barrie residents can plan to ride the trains next year (2007). The new station will be built at Yonge St and Mapleview Drive. The cost of the project will be split evenly between Barrie and the Provincial and Federal Governments.  The extension of the Go Train may have an important impact on the prices and demand of real estate properties in the Barrie area. The Go Train is also good news for the local business community; it will help Barrie to attract more business, tourists and people looking for affordable housing. It will also benefit Barrie residents that work in the Toronto area and will take the pressure off the 400. Overall, Go Train runs 181 train trips carrying approximately 160,000 passengers each weekday. The construction of the GO Train service from Toronto to Barrie is exp... 10/26/2006

Considering Finishing That Basement? (2007)   There are mixed opinions out there, as to whether or not someone is wise to finish a basement area prior to listing a home. Here are recent facts (based on my geograhical area).   Unless you are construction savvy (in which case you will cut costs down by using your own labor), you will need to hire a contractor.  Depending on the extent of work need to finish your basement, you are looking at spending an average of $15,000.   The question you are asking yourself is “will I get more for my house if I get the basement finished”?   Well, if you take into consideration the ‘cost’ to have the work done, against the extra price that your home may sell for, then the answer to that question may well be 'no'!   Consider this: The average selling pri... 10/22/2006

Hey. There is a great source of information for Barrie, including news, general information of the city, Barrie maps, Barrie Real Estate market information, attractions, events and much more in this website: www.BarrieGuide.com  10/21/2006

Barrie has been identified as an Urban Growth Centre and one of the best cities to invest in Real Estate in Canada. Now you can get all the Barrie Real Estate Information, Barrie Real Estate News & Barrie Real Estate Reports at http://www.barrierealestatemarket.com/. Lots of very interesting information for investors, people thinking in relocating to Barrie and locals. 10/21/2006

The city of Barrie is a Central Ontario leading city and most dynamic waterfront community of approximately 127.000 people. Barrie is a friendly, safe and vibrant city with a reputation for its high standard of living and social atmosphere. Barrie’s close proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, beautiful properties and many amenities make it an ideal location for your business and place of residence. Located in the midst of Ontario recreational heartland, and less that one-hour’s drive from Toronto, Barrie has the best of what Central Ontario has to offer. Convenient access to Highways 401 and 407 are provided by the 400 and, highways 90, 27 and 11 provide alternate access routes to the rest of Ontario. Our local airport, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, offers customs and cargo handling ca... 10/21/2006

Barrie is a fast growing, diverse city, with a popullation of nearly 130,000 people. The great things about Barrie...Only 90 mins north of Toronto, so commuting to work is an option that thousands choose to take.Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie's piece of Lake Simcoe, is highly visible, and very accessable.Your choice in living enviorment, whether that be in a new subdivision on the south side, an older home on a larger treed lot on the north/east side, or a modern condo overlooking the bay.Never too far from ammenities.A true sense of unity, with residents taking active interest in their surroundings.Cottage Country, Georgian Bay, is only another 40mins north, or 40mins west.For more detailed information on Barrie and surrounding areas, please visit my website where you will find relevant links.... 10/21/2006

Having recently been asked to write an article (for a local newspaper in Barrie) regarding Condo Living, I investigated the Barrie statistics, which revealed some very interesting facts. While traditional residential homes have taken a 10.4% drop in sales with a modest 5.3% increase in property value, Condo sales remain steady with an 11.4% increase in value. So who are choosing to live the Condo life-style? There are three main ‘groups’ that make up the majority of today’s Condo residents. ‘Baby-Boomers’ who wish to downsize from two-storey homes to one-storey homes are realizing the high costs of bungalows and the continued maintenance involved. Professionals who regard Condo living as ‘trendy’ and utilize the fact that there is perhaps a pool, gym, and great views at their fingertips... 10/19/2006