Barrie is one of the best cities in the province of Ontario to live in. With a population of 147,829 in 2021, this haven resides 85 kilometers north of Toronto. Surrounded by beautiful Simcoe County, there are endless opportunities for adventure outside. Or, residents can spend a sunny afternoon walking along the waterfront of Kempenfelt […]
If you’re a first-time buyer searching for homes under $700K in Simcoe County, this 2025 market update will help guide your search. With prices rising across Ontario, affordable housing options still exist in this region—especially in areas just outside the Greater Toronto Area. As of April 2025, several Simcoe communities still offer homes under $700,000—or
Join Peggy on her latest CTV segment, where she talks about what tariffs and political changes could mean for the housing market. She mentioned that Monday will bring more news and certainty for consumers. Despite incentives for first-time homebuyers driving market activity, many remain hesitant to make a move, which is slowing the housing market’s
Join Peggy on her latest CTV segment as she discusses the bond market shift, interest rate trends, and what’s really behind the drop in home sales. With the bond market hitting its lowest point, Peggy explains why that’s a strong signal that interest rates, especially the 5-year fixed, will likely come down soon. In Simcoe
Join Peggy on her latest CTV segment as she discusses the Bank of Canada’s next moves and her outlook on the spring market. With tariffs still impacting Canada and the U.S., uncertainty remains. Peggy believes the Bank of Canada will likely hold rates steady after March’s drop due to higher-than-expected inflation. As we head into
Join Peggy on her latest CTV segment as she discusses the impact of tariffs on the housing market. While it was initially expected that interest rates would hold, the introduction of tariffs is now expected to bring a 2% drop, which is great news for variable-rate mortgages. Peggy also covers the anticipated drop in fixed
Join Peggy on her latest CTV segment as she talks about the upcoming wave of mortgage renewals in 2025, with millions of homeowners fearing that their monthly payments might increase. Peggy shares her expert tips on how banks will likely make concessions, given the high number of renewals expected. She also dives into the condo
Join Peggy Hill in her latest CTV segment as she explains the recent mortgage rule changes and their positive impact on buyers. With a noticeable decline in first-time homebuyers in the Simcoe County housing market, Peggy highlights how these adjustments will particularly benefit this group. Excitingly, she discusses the introduction of 30-year amortizations now available
Join Peggy Hill in our latest CTV segment as she discusses the recent Bank of Canada rate cut and its implications for the housing market. While the cut was expected, Peggy points out that the accompanying statements are just as important, showing a more careful watch on the economy for any future cuts.She breaks down
