Bar
rie Innisfil Boundary Adjustment
Act Passes Second Reading
Bill 196, the Barrie-Innisfil Boundary Adjustment Act, 2009 has passed parliament’s second reading. If passed, the bill will extend the southern boundary of the City of Barrie to include approximately 2,293 hectares of lands currently in the Town of Innisfil. These lands are contiguous to Barrie’s current urban structure and would enable Barrie to extend its existing urban services to these lands. This is critical for the successful implementation of the provincial policy framework in the Simcoe area.
Once in effect, property of the Town of Innisfil and the County of Simcoe in the lands affected by the boundary change would transfer to the City of Barrie on January 1, 2010.
This is a first time for me: asbestos siding! It was detected on a home inspection this week, I had never seen this type of siding before. It is easily recognizable once you know about it. It is very heavy and durable- fireproof in fact. It was very popular between 1930-1950’s. The house in question where I saw it was built in 1927. Quite a to-do to have it removed, but it is harmless as is. I obtained a quote for the removal of it from this 1700 sq ft farm house- $15,000 to $18,000.
I think that it is a great opportunity for people to decide to have a home energy audit done in order to help save energy and money- it is good for individuals and for the environment. Energy efficient housing is encouraged, and it has always been a voluntary option for home and business owners.
Think an open house will sell your house? Think again…this subject came to mind today as I met with a wonderful client and her new husband because she is listing her townhouse to sell as soon as possible since they now have a home together in Wasaga Beach. She was anxious to tell me about one of her neighbours around the block who is being observed by everyone while his house is for sale. He has the house listed way above any of his competitors, and has the listing agent holding open houses for him and, according to my client, these open houses are poorly, if at all, attended What a waste of everyone’s time- the seller’s time, the realtor’s time and any potential buyer’s time. The best way to sell that house is to price it right and to make it look its best so that it is the first one to next obtain a good, firm offer! Speaking of which, that’s what my client has done- her townhouse is spotlessly clean, freshly painted, nicely decorated and staged, and well priced at $900 under the closest competition. She wants to get moving! We are going to do our best to make that happen.
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This is interesting: I call the listing agent for a home that