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THE WEST Lakefront Hotel and Private Residences | Pre-sales Event

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:33:09 -0400

Mark it on your calendar! THE WEST PRESALE EVENT | 2-DAYS ONLY! Oct 15th & 16th, 2011 | 185-205 Dunlop St E. Barrie, Ontario. Register or call for details.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

THE WEST | New Barrie Condos

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:22:16 -0400

THE WEST Lakefront Hotel and Private Residences

Etched into the historic and charming eastern shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay in Lake Simcoe, THE WEST Lakefront Hotel and Private Residences will be more than a seasonal getaway or an enduring haven, it will be an experience and lakefront living beyond imagination.

THE WEST will soon set a new organically urban escape that reimagines, redefines and reenergizes lakefront living in Barrie Ontario, one of Canada’s fast growing urban cities.

Envisioned to be an iconic, stylish and urban residence of choice, lakefront living at THE WEST will be a singular destination for its guests and residents throughout the Canadian seasons.

Learn more about THE WEST Condos in Barrie.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

New Barrie Waterfront Condos | Pre-sales Event

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:04:58 -0400

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.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Executive Townhome Condominium For Sale Barrie

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:12:44 -0400

Rarely offered executive townhome condominium on exclusive White Oaks Rd in Barrie, Ontario. The only design of it’s kind in Barrie. 2 Story + loft all with glass enclosed verandas with views of Kempenfelt Bay.

Click here for more information on this Barrie Townhome - Condominium unit.

For more information on Barrie Townhomes – we have a Barrie Townhome guide that includes pictures to most of the townhome styles found in Barrie. Please let us know if we have missed a unit and we will include a picture right away.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Condos In Barrie | Resale Pricing Considerations

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:28:29 -0400

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.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Barrie Condos | Floor Plans & Future Resale Value

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:23:42 -0400

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.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Moving To Barrie - Consider Waterfront Condo Living

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:45:17 -0500

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.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Moving to Barrie Ontario? Learn about Barrie Waterfront Condos

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:00:50 -0500

Congratulations on your decision on moving to Barrie Ontario! Barrie is a wonderful lakeside city located 45 minutes north of Toronto on HWY 400. The Barrie waterfront on Lake Simcoe (Kempenfelt Bay) offers five kilometers of public walking trails, multiple parks and a marina.

Moving to Barrie - Downtown waterfront view

The historic downtown has many shops, restaurants and nightlife for everyone to enjoy. With many cultural and festival events throughout the year, you can enjoy the community with sporting events to waterfront festivals.

Because of what the City of Barrie has to offer to residents, many condos have been developed along the waterfront. You can learn more about Barrie Condos by visiting the Barrie Condo Team website and viewing our online guide to all the condominiums in Barrie.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Welcome 2011 - Barrie Condos For Sale

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:27:23 -0500

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.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Bayshore Landing Condominiums in Barrie

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:06:12 -0500

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!

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Nautica Condos - Amenities Update

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:24:50 -0400

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.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

MarketTown Condos - New Barrie Condos For Sale

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:50:09 -0400

MarketTown Condominiums, is the newest condominium development in Barrie. These new Barrie condos for sale will be located in North Barrie within steps from Little Lake, close to Royal Victoria Hospital, Georgian College and Highway 400. The developers slogan is “do the math... fall in love”. That may be very true. Mady Development Corporation has found a way to offer stylish condo living at affordable rates.

A 552 sq/ft 1 bedroom condo, with balcony, is going for $138, 990. A 949 sq/ft 3 bedroom suite with balcony is going for $232, 990. (Note: Numbers are from the developers web site).

Phase One is on sale now, with a total of 98 suites and retail space available on the main floor, while Phase Two will add another 98 suites to the twin 6-storey development.

Don't miss MarketTown's Grand Opening on October 16th.

For more information on this project, visit the MarketTown Condos web site.

If you want a condo Real Estate Sales Representative to help you purchase and negotiate a MarketTown condo unit from the developer, then give us a call at the Barrie Condo Team and we would be happy to work with you.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Barrie Condo Team sponsors the 13th Annual Barrie Film Festival

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:41:49 -0400

Barrie, ON October 9, 2009 – Stephanie Adams, condominium real estate Sales Representative, Barrie Condo Team | Royal Lepage in Barrie, announced the sponsorship of the 13^th Annual Barrie Film Festival today.

“We are very excited for the Barrie Condo Team’s 20010-2011 year-long director level sponsorship commitment,” stated Claudine Benoit, Director of the Barrie Film Festival.

“We (Barrie Condo Team) continue to make a strong commitment to sponsoring arts and culture in Barrie,” said Stephanie Adams. “I am personally looking forward to seeing This Movie is Broken, the film that we sponsored. It will be a festival favourite.” The trailer for ‘This Movie is Broken’ directed by Bruce McDonald and based on a love story centred around a Broken Social Scene live concert in downtown Toronto, can be viewed here on the official web site. Bruce McDonald will make a guest appearance at the Saturday night screening and will do a Q&A following the screening.

About the Barrie Condo Team:

Experience. Vision. People. The Barrie Condo Team has created the best real estate experience in Barrie when buying, leasing and selling condominiums and townhomes. We believe in the City of Barrie, condo lifestyle, community, arts and culture, our waterfront and a vibrant downtown. Let the Barrie Condo Team help you in your search for Barrie condos, waterfront condos and townhomes. View our Guide to Barrie Condominiums.

About the Barrie Film Festival:

The Barrie Film Festival (BFF) began as a small group interested in film that organized film screenings as a project of our local gallery, and over the years has become a Barrie-based celebration of film. In 2006, through that same passion and a commitment to sharing the art of cinema, the Barrie Film Festival formed its own Board of Directors from the earlier planning committee. This decision was rooted in a desire to developing film as a distinct art form in theCity of Barrie. By being its own independent, not-for-profit organization, the BFF has been able to focus on its mandate and create a clear vision for the group.

Media Contact Barrie Condo Team:

Chris Adams
705.220.5898

Media Contact Barrie Film Festival:
Claudine Benoit
705.739.4935

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Nautica Condo For Sale Barrie, Ontario – Bermuda Unit

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:08:09 -0400

Nautica Condos in Barrie

Enjoy panoramic view of Centennial Beach, City of Barrie Marina and kempenfelt bay. 37 Ellen Street, Barrie, Ontario. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Bermuda unit located in the Nautica condominiums on Barrie’s waterfront.

Click here for more pictures and information on this condominium in Barrie.

For more information on Nautica Condos in Barrie – visit our Barrie Condo Guide that shows more pictures and floor plans!

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.

Views of Barrie Condominiums from Lake Simcoe

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:54:26 -0400

Youtube video clip taken in the 2010 Hawkstone regatta sailing race in early September. It shows all the waterfront condominiums in Barrie.

Stephanie Adams is a condo sales representative focusing on Barrie Condominiums, Barrie Waterfront Condos and Barrie townhomes sales. View our guide to Barrie Condos.