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Tips For Spring Home Maintenance

That famous saying, out with the old and in with the new, seems to materialize at the start of each spring season. As the snow melts and plants begin to bloom again, a complete transition takes place both in our homes’ interior and exterior. To wash away the final remnants of winter, spring maintenance will…

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What Should You Include When Budgeting Your Closing Costs?

There are a wide variety of costs and fees associated with purchasing a home, closing the deal, and eventually moving in. Unfortunately, the cost of homeownership itself can be rather expensive. Things can add up quickly, from covering your down payment to hiring a real estate lawyer and eventually furnishing your home.  To prepare for…

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How To Make Your Home Feel Like Spring?

As the sun lingers longer in the evenings and the rain falls more frequently throughout the day, it’s a clear sign that spring has finally sprung. As we begin to shed our winter layers and enter warmer weather, it is an excellent opportunity to revitalize your house to match the new season. Spring will not…

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March 2022 Market Update

Spring has traditionally been a busy time for buyers and sellers, and March 2022 was no exception. If you sold your home in Barrie last month, you got 29.1% more for it than those who sold last March. Across all of Simcoe County, that increase also hovered around 30%. Although there was a 37.4% decrease…

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What Is A Buyers Market, A Seller’s Market, And A Balanced Market?

If you want to buy your dream home or are looking to sell your current home, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the type of market you are approaching. As you may know, the housing market is constantly in flux. The fluctuation seen can be influenced by economic downturns, interest rates, and even confidence in…

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Why The Winter Is the Perfect Time To Sell Your Home

Many people seem to have the impression that the warmer months are the only times they can successfully market and sell their homes. In fact, the winter can be one of the best times to sell, especially with the dynamic and effective marketing and knowledge of The Peggy Hill Team!  Below are four reasons why…

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