Agent Blogs

Hi All Recently I came across a very interesting article in "Moneyville" put out by the Toronto Star, talking about all the reasons why now is a great time to buy. To summarize, it is a great time to purchase a home in Canada because: 1) Mortgage rates are at historic lows.  As... [ more ]

Hi All: If you are thinking of making a move, please check out our latest listings. Or, if you are not wanting to make a move, please send these on to a friend! For more details, go to www.TheJamieDannTeam.com and enter the ID numbers below. ID# 25219BL, 6-39 Coulter St., Barrie,... [ more ]

Hi All: I know that many of you enjoy reading about the Statistics from The Barrie Association of REATLORS®, so one of the goals of The Jamie Dann Team is to provide those stats to you on a monthly basis. The statistics below are the total number of homes sold over the last 6 months,... [ more ]

Hi All: I know that many of you enjoy reading about the Statistics from the Barrie Association of REATLORS®, so one of the goals of The Jamie Dann Team is to provide those stats to you on a monthly basis. The statistics below are the total number of homes sold over the last 6 months, and is... [ more ]

Hi All: Many of you may not know that I, Jamie Dann, am currently in the process of moving. As it has been several years since I have moved residences, I am very much in the same process as many of you. Given that soon we will all be turning on our furnaces, I was doing some research to post... [ more ]

Why Hire a Professional Painter?? Efficiency- A professional painter can complete a job in a fraction of the time a working couple can do. We work full days, Monday to Friday- weekends and evenings if that works for your family or business. Come in – get right to work – We mean... [ more ]

Check for Oil Based Paint Before Repainting. You should always check if the current finish on your walls and trim are oil based or latex before repainting. This is because latex (waterborne) paints will not stick to oil based paint without being treated with a “conversion” primer... [ more ]

It's really difficult to think of healthy eating and drinking during the summer holidays! There are so many picnics, barbecues and celebrations going on...who has time to worry about what to eat? But sometimes after those meals don't you feel a little full, a dull heavy feeling in your stomach?... [ more ]

Here is a re-print of an informative article I recently read that explained mould in very clear terms.  During the summer months, people often see signs of mould and may want to know more about it...   While exposure to indoor mould doesn't always pose a health threat, it can cause... [ more ]

Hi Margaret, That's a great question because we hear so much on the news, online and in magazines about this nutrient or that vitamin being great for us. The best people to talk to are trusted health practitioners who will learn about you and your specific health needs. Most people benefit from... [ more ]

For those of you out there who LOVE statistics, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation recently released their review and predictions for Spring 2011 and beyond. The article states that given the amount of sales in 2010, 2011 is going to be a more moderate year - not as many listings,... [ more ]

  This is the time of year when many people plan a move or have made the decision to move.  And, a great time to be honest with yourself about everything in your home including décor, furnishings, small appliances, clothes, tools – everything.   Read more... [ more ]

  Differentiation – what REALLY sets you apart from your competitors? I just got off the phone with a new business acquaintance of mine and he and I were talking about setting up a Joint Venture with an idea that he has. One of the thing that we talked about what how to use... [ more ]

Spring will soon be upon us! I thought this was a timely topic, as in the not too distant future, many of us will be outside playing in the dirt. Is there a plot of earth in your backyard that's underused? If so, think about using it to plant a vegetable garden.  The benefits of... [ more ]

Now that we are all getting ready to file our Taxes, I came across an interesting article from the Globe and Mail about the right way to make a complaint. I'm not talking about a complaint, just to complain, but rather, what if the Canada Revenue Agency actually makes a mistake. Certainly... [ more ]