It would seem to be almost a daily occurrence that we see one news article or another that suggests home prices have no upper limit. Comments such as we are in a new era where old economics don't matter any more. Certainly it's true that interest rates, a primary driver of home prices, have been at historic lows for a long time, and show no signs of rising any time soon. You should balance...Read More

Province Announces Funding to Help Home Owners Improve Home Energy Efficiency TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - February 04, 2016) - Today, the Government of Ontario announced the creation of a new program to help Ontarians improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The province is investing $100 million from the Ontario Green Investment Fund to provide rebates for home owners who conduct an e...Read More

Some interesting facts from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for some of the market trends for 2016. If you have any questions regaridng these numbers, please feel free to contact The Hocking Homes Team at 705-252-7939      ...Read More

When it comes to making any kind of sale, you need to make a good first impression on the prospective buyer. This is extremely important when it comes to selling a house. It is important to build up a good presentation that will allow you to interact with the potential client and highlight the strong points of the house on sale.  In order to seal a deal, you must appeal to the emotions of th...Read More

It is becoming a lot easier to find free packing materials if you're moving to or within the city of Barrie. With more and more people becoming environmentally conscious, a lot of packing materials are being passed on from one mover to the another and are being reused until they need to be passed on for recycling. Here are a few tips to help you find packing materials for free when plann...Read More