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Mark it on your calendar! THE WEST PRESALE EVENT | 2-DAYS ONLY! Oct 15th & 16th, 2011 | 185-205 Dunlop St E. Barrie, Ontario.  New Barrie Waterfront Condos for sale.

Typical condo pricing considerations include location, condo building design, natural views and square footage.  When searching in the MLS for condos in Barrie, there can be many reasons why some condo units are priced higher than other similar units with the same floor plan layout or a similar unit within another condo building.

Let’s explore a few considerations:

1)   Amenities and Finishing – during the pre-construction stage of a condominium building, the original purchasers will have had a choice of at least three different packages – basic, middle of the road and high-end.  You should be aware of these packages and if the unit owner has done any extra work to the bathrooms or kitchen area.

2)   Age of the Condominium Building – the age of the building can be a factor in determining price.  An easy example would be to compare a 20-year old condo building to a brand new building.  The hallway carpet, hallway lighting, the condo amenities, etc. will be newer.

3)   Proximity to waterfront, shopping, restaurants and natural walkways.  Location will always play a key role in determining price.  You should also consider what floor the unit is on as well. 

4)   Parking – does the unit come with one or two parking spaces.  The Nautica condos parking spaces are priced at up to $20,000 a spot.  If you were to view two different condo units on the Barrie MLS – this might be the reason for the difference in price in this example.

5)   Storage – how much storage is being offered and what is the usability of that storage space?  Will it be very painful to pull everything in and out or can you walk in?  Does the storage space have shelving? 

6)   Condo Fees – Fees vary from condo building to building.  Be sure to work with your condo professional to understand the amenities you are looking for.  For example, a swimming pool can add considerable cost to monthly condo fees.

Use these considerations when looking in the Barrie MLS for condos.  Also consult a condo professional when you are serious about making an offer.  A Barrie real estate condo professional will provide valuable information when making your decision. 

Five tips to consider when purchasing a condo in Barrie, Ontario.

When doing your initial searching for Barrie condos using the Barrie MLS, you will be narrowing your search down to the right unit for your budget and using other personal preferences, but you should also think about the future resale strategy for the condo unit.  This is where a condo real estate professional will work with you.

Functional Layouts – ask your condo professional what floor plan layouts have sold well over time in the particular condominium building you are looking at.  Certain models are more popular than others.  Sometimes this is due to the functional layout in terms of fitting your furniture into the space.  People sometimes have a hard time with non-rectangular space where they can’t fit furniture. The space becomes unusable.

Closet & Storage Space – choose a unit with adequate closet space that includes a small linen closet for those essential items – especially for guests.   The kitchen layout will also determine how much space you will have for dishes and glassware.  Remember that you may have dinner parties for 4 – 6 people.

Unit Location – is the unit close to the elevators or the garbage chute?  Is the unit at ground level where traffic noise can be an issue if the windows are open during the summer months?

Natural light – corner or front units provide the most natural light in waterfront condos.  Depending upon your taste, you may like morning light or late afternoon light.  An abundance of natural light, especially to a buyer during the sales presentation, increases the chance of a sale. 

Views – trees, green space, city landscape or waterfront – everyone wants a great view.  If you are interested in a waterfront view, there are many condos that offer different views that include both the waterfront and our historic downtown. 

All of these factors should be taken into consideration when selecting your unit; both personally and for future resale.   Your condo real estate sales representative will work with you to identify the right unit for the right market price.

The City of Barrie has been labeled as one of Canada's fastest growing cities.  When you are planning on moving to Barrie, consider living in the waterfront or downtown districts in one of the numerous condominiums that line our waterfront.

Benefits include; easy access to HWY 400, close commuting access to the Toronto airport, 45 minute drive to Blue Mountain, 45 minutes north to cottage country and easy access for weekend activities in Toronto.  

Don't forget the views of Lake Simcoe, direct access to our City Marina, 6 KM lakefront bike and walking paths, restaurants, pharmacy and shopping within walking distance of every downtown or waterfront condominium.

If you are starting to consider moving to Barrie, then contact the Barrie Condo Team and book a condo tour today.  Or go online and view our guide to Condos in Barrie.

2011 will be a good year for condo sales in Barrie.  Nautica condos located on Barrie's waterfront continued with success with many sales and leases in 2010.  We expect more spring-time listings to appear in this building.  Contact us for a condo tour today and we will go over all the different condo layouts and unit upgrades within this building. This way you are ready for the spring season and be able to act fast when the right condo with the right view becomes available.  

There are two townhome condo units in the White Oaks Rd - Minets Point area of Barrie.  These units are great for young professionals or boomers that are looking for an active lifestyle.  They are located right on the waterfront walking trail and have lake views from the top floor balcony.  

Bayshore Landing condos are a must to see for young professionals as they have great views, downtown location and are well priced.  

Grand Harbour and Waterview condos will continue to be the place to be for many that love to boat and walk into downtown.  There are a few units for sale at this time but we expect more on the market in the spring.

Pratt homes are offering new condos in a few locations around the Barrie area.  Depending upon where you work or if you want easy access to the 400 highway in the morning, these units are work seeing. 

Markettown condos that went on sale in 2010 have been well received by buyers and investors.  This project will be successful as more people are wanting to live near the college and hospital.  Both employers are adding over a thousand new jobs over the next few years.  

We would be happy to provide you with more in-depth knowledge when you are considering listing your condo or purchasing a condo in Barrie.  

Happy new year and enjoy 2011.

Bayshore Landing Condos Barrie

We updated our guide to Barrie Condominiums to include new images, floor plan PDF and content about the Bayshore landing condos.

"Bayshore Landing suites are comprised of an assortment of layouts and views of the city."

The goal of the Board of Directors is to make Bayshore Landing the finest condominium address north of Toronto.  At the Barrie Condo Team | Royal Lepage Barrie – we believe that this is a fantastic vision for a condo board!

Youtube video showing the Nautica Condos in Barrie, newly completed amenities.  The video shows the pool and hot tub, along with the mezzanine, community room, meeting area and outdoor balcony overlooking the waterfront in Barrie.  

For more information on Barrie Condominiums and sales listing on Barrie waterfront condos, please contact us today for a showing.