Outstanding Waterfront Condo

This "just listed" Collingwood waterfront condo offers a panoramic view of Collingwood's harbour, outstanding sunrises and SOLD in 1 week." Totalling 1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths this impeccably maintained unit features numerous upgrades including a custom finished 5 piece ensuite with a ceramic tiled and plate glass enclosed shower, soaker tub and double vanity. Situated in a quiet enclave with an onsite swimming pool, boardwalk, walking trails and adjacent conservation lands this property offers a care-free lifestyle second-to-none! Contact me directly anytime at 705-443-1037 to book your personal viewing.

MLS# 20085420 Market priced at $375,000.

Do You Have Questions for Collingwood Council?

Members of Collingwood's Municipal Council are now approaching the halfway mark of their four year term in office. Much has been accomplished yet numerous challenges and issues still remain to be dealt with in the next 2 years.
On Thursday November 27th V.O.T.E. (Voices Of The Electorate) Collingwood is sponsoring "An Evening with Collingwood Council." This is a "no charge" event open to all residents of Collingwood and any other parties interested in attending. I have been asked to moderate the evening's discussion during which time Council members will be asked to comment on the following two questions:

1.) What pressing issues do they see the Town facing in their remaining 2 years in office?
2.) What are their plans for spending and taxation?

In addition there will be a question and answer period where members of the audience can ask their municipal representatives questions that are of importance to them. This promises to be a very informative and enlightening evening and everyone is urged to attend and bring a friend.
Details for the evening are as follows:
Date: Thursday November 27, 2008
Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm
Place: Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood

Area Real Estate Sales Decline Sharply in October

After regaining strength in September following two months of slower sales in July and August, area real estate sales declined significantly in October with unit sales declining 48% from the same month last year. Sales revenue for the month totaled $26 million, a 52% reduction from the $54 million worth of real estate sold in October 2007. These results are based on the MLS® statistics of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board.
As they say, one month does not make a year and the fact remains that year-to-date sales to the end of October are in excess of $402 million which represents a lot of real estate. Both unit and dollar sales down 18% from the same period last year. In conversation with other real estate board Presidents across the Province many are reporting sales decreases that are more significant with YTD declines of 20% to 30%. This is further evidence that due largely to the demographic make-up of real estate buyers in this area, the Georgian Triangle is somewhat insulated from factors affecting market conditions elsewhere.
Out of all local municipalities, residential sales in Collingwood have held up well in 2008 with 223 residential properties having sold this year versus 244 in 2007, a decrease of 8.6%. Keep in mind that the sale of new homes at sites around town such as Georgian Meadows, Creekside and others are not included in these MLS® sales results, so overall Collingwood real estate is continuing to sell well given the job losses of recent years and current economic uncertainties.
In my next posting I will report on the year-to-date sales activity in other area municipalities.