Residential sales activity in the geographical area covered by the REALTORS® Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound totaled 288 units in October 2019. This was up 3.2% (nine sales) from October 2018 and marked the third-best October sales figure ever after 2016 and 2017. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 2,457 units over the […]
We all have those odd, mismatched socks kicking around at home. Instead of tossing them in the trash, here are a few clever ways to put them back into service: Sock Puppet Throw a sock on your hand and start dusting. It works especially well on blinds! Fog is Lifting Fill a sock with kitty […]
When we’re poking around in the basement, we don’t give the furnace a second thought; that is until the weather turns cold and it’s time to fire it up! The last thing you want is for your heat to fail on the coldest night of the year when service calls cost a fortune. Here are […]
If you’re tired of renting but can’t quite scrape together a down payment for a home of your own, you may need to get creative. One option is to purchase a property with a friend or relative. Co-ownership makes it so much easier to buy a home as you’re able to share the down payment […]
Residential sales activity in the geographical area covered by the REALTORS® Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound totaled 292 units in September 2019. This was a large 33.9% increase from September 2018 and was among the better September sales figures in history. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 2,170 units over the first nine […]
Homeowners everywhere are demanding eco-friendly choices. A “green home” not only helps protect the environment, but it also yields long-term financial benefits. Here are a few environmentally friendly ideas to consider if you’re looking to update your Port Elgin home: Floor It – Consider naturally durable, environmentally friendly flooring options such as cork, reclaimed wood or […]
