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Whether you're making an offer on real estate in the Blue Mountain area, or receiving one, it's helpful to understand the most important pieces of the puzzle. Here's a quick overview. 1. Price Depending on the market and the local market conditions, the price offered may be different from the asking price. 2. Deposit The deposit shows the buyer's good faith and will be applied against the purchase price...

If you're thinking of renovating your piece of Blue Mountain real estate, you might consider looking to your bathroom. Remodeling the bathroom has a return on investment of between 65-120 per cent. A bathroom addition has a return of between 80-130 per cent. While the return may be high, bathrooms have a tendency to be more expensive and complicated than we expect. Here are a few tips to keep the stress...

Buying Blue Mountain real estate can be a challenging process, with a number of not-so-obvious pitfalls. Here are a few of the most common that we see: Not choosing a Blue Mountain real estate agent who is committed to forming a strong business relationship with you.  Making a connection with the right real estate agent is crucial.  Choose a professional who is dedicated to meeting your needs –...

Top Ten Blue Mountain Real Estate Inspection Problems It is always wise to have a professional home inspection done when purchasing any Blue Mountain real estateregardless of the age or apparent condition of the property. A home inspection by a qualified and experienced home inspector will save your from any potential problems that may arise down the road. Minor maintenance problems: Poor overall...

Whether you are purchasing real estate in the Collingwood , Blue Mountain or Georgian Triangle area we know that this process can be quite stressful. To help make this process run as smoothly as possible, here are a few helpful stress relief hints:1. Consider being pre-approved by a lender. Even though you know that you can afford to buy, talk to your account advisor. If you are financing your Collingwood...

1. Location, Location, Location Never has it been so realistic as to experience what happened to prices at Blue Mountain when Intrawest purchased Blue Mountain Resorts. While some people want to be located at the resort, others prefer a quieter investment. Proximity to local amenities, schools, parks, stores, churches, beaches, golf courses as well as future devlopment plans and waterfront improvements,...