One of the easily ignorable differences in the future analysis of the Shores of Lake Simcoe is the differences in urban planning and settlement patterns over the course of the histories of these municipalities. Both municipalities have their historic cores, with a couple of 190X homes densely put together to capitalize on some random enterprise … Continue reading A Tale of Two Shores – Arteries, Highways & Regional Roads [Innisfil vs. Georgina]
Ontario Home Sales Report – Februrary 2016
Residential sales up 15.8% in February 2016 compared to a year earlier. New listings in Ontario numbered 25,384 units in February 2016, an increase of 3.8% compared to last year. The provincial average price of homes in February 2016 rises 12.7% compared to a year earlier. There were 2.8 months of inventory at the end of February 2016.
February 2016 Georgina Real Estate Market Report
Georgina Home Sales Overview Click to view/download the full report: February 2016 Market Report Keswick South continued to lead the pack in home sales in Georgina, claiming 20 of the 70 home sales. The big, striking movement in the market came from Sutton & Jackson’s Point, which lagged behind the leader by only 4 home … Continue reading February 2016 Georgina Real Estate Market Report
10% of $500,000 – what the new down payment regulation means for our real estate market.
The new federal legislature requiring a 10% downpayment for homes over $500,000 will cause several positive economic externalities for Georgina's real estate market.
Portraits of Walkability: Georgina’s most Walkable Neighbourhoods
Walkability. If you've ever been privy to the circles of planning, development, or real estate south of Green Lane, you've definitely heard someone wax poetic about this term, and the value of robust mixed-use communities, intimately walkable development patterns, and new urbanism. With this series of articles, it's my goal to identify the most walkable neighbourhoods in Georgina … Continue reading Portraits of Walkability: Georgina’s most Walkable Neighbourhoods
2015’s Top 10 Streets in Georgina – Number 2: Wolford Court
Number 2 - Wolford Court (Eastbourne Estates) The centerpiece of the stunning new Eastbourne Estates development features large estate lots boasting sprawling bungalow and bungaloft homes with quality finishes, rich materials, vaulted ceilings, and large, lofted 2, 3, and 4 car detached garages. Just within walking distance to the beaches on Lake Simcoe, and a … Continue reading 2015’s Top 10 Streets in Georgina – Number 2: Wolford Court
2015’s Top 10 Most Expensive Streets in Georgina – Number 3: Land’s End
Land's End is an exclusive, luxury locale just off of Lake Drive East, with a beautiful view overlooking both the private Franklin Beach Area and Public De La Salle Beach Area. Lakefront properties on Land's End offer stunning year-round views of Lake Simcoe's gorgeous, world-class sunsets, along with fast access and nautical travel to beautiful … Continue reading 2015’s Top 10 Most Expensive Streets in Georgina – Number 3: Land’s End
2015’s 10 Most Expensive Streets in Georgina – Number 4: Hedge Road
Number 4 - Hedge Road (Jackson's Point) Hedge Road is a historic landmark of wealth & upscale lifestyle, featuring beautiful lakefront walking, lots and trails lined with hedges, large frontages on some of Lake Simcoe's most beautiful water, and within walking distance from The Briars, one of Georgina's most prestigious golf & country clubs. Many … Continue reading 2015’s 10 Most Expensive Streets in Georgina – Number 4: Hedge Road
2015’s 10 Most Expensive Streets in Georgina – Number 5: Westwind Circle
Number 5 - Westwind Circle (Historic Lakeshore Communities) Westwind Circle epitomizes exclusivity in Georgina. With a vast portion of the locale owned by a handful of high net worth individuals, these properties seldom come on the market, and when they do, they move quickly and command high prices. Westwind Circle features a private residents' waterfront … Continue reading 2015’s 10 Most Expensive Streets in Georgina – Number 5: Westwind Circle
2015’s 10 Most expensive streets in Georgina – Number 7: West Park Heights & Mackenzie Court (tied for 7th)
Number 7 - Mackenzie Court (Keswick) Mackenzie Court features some of the largest newly built homes in Georgina to date, on a private, cul-de-sac subdivision setting, and homes that feature beautiful architecture, clad with top of the line building materials, rich, modern interiors with extensive, functional spaces drenched with natural light. Number 7 - West … Continue reading 2015’s 10 Most expensive streets in Georgina – Number 7: West Park Heights & Mackenzie Court (tied for 7th)