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How You Can Still Find Your Georgian Bay Dream Home Amid Today’s Economic Environment

Are you dreaming of that ideal home or investment nestled in one of our beautiful communities alongside Georgian Bay? We understand that the market can seem like a daunting place and that the decision to buy a property is significant, however the recent move by the Bank of Canada to maintain the policy interest rate at 5% should be music to buyer’s ears! We dive into the current situation and what it means for you, along with a broader look at our community.


Midland, Tiny Township, Tay Township, and Penetanguishene offer an enchanting blend of small-town serenity with modern comforts, making them perfect for those looking to raise a family, retire or even commute to the city. Always popular with our locals and now growing interest from further afield, prices have risen in recent years. However, with the Bank of Canada holding the interest rate, it gives the local market a chance to catch up and we’ve seen a balancing in the market of late. 


With the interest rate held steady at 5%, your path to homeownership or investment becomes smoother. Expect consistent and predictable mortgage rates, ensuring affordability on your journey. Whilst economists are predicting that interest rates are to fall during 2024, we strongly recommend that you talk to a mortgage professional that can help you determine your path to home ownership in the most financially beneficial and secure way possible. Stop by 255 King Street to talk with our in house mortgage experts, Mortgage Wellness. 


With interest rates stabilising, it’s a comforting time for potential buyers to explore real estate opportunities in our community. There are so many more options for Buyers to entertain – in fact, last month we saw a rise of 6% in new listings and a 13% rise in active listings meaning there really is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a new home, an investment or a vacation property, it’s important that you remain informed and work closely with your local “For Sale On Georgian Bay” real estate expert. We understand your vision and will assist you in making decisions that align with your financial goals, all while gracefully managing the current economic challenges.


Your path to homeownership or investment is now bathed in opportunity. With stable interest rates and a more affordable market due to the 5% median price reduction across our region, now is the time to act. Traditionally, as interest rates drop, home prices go up so take advantage of the lower prices and then enjoy the predicted interest rate decreases in the future. Your real estate dreams are well within your grasp, and at For Sale On Georgian Bay, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

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FSOGB Donates $20,000 To Local Food Bank

December 9th, 2020 was a special day for everyone at For Sale On Georgian Bay!

Community is at the core of everything that we’re trying to achieve and believe in. With the help of our Families, Friends and Clients, we are able to give back to our community in the sum of $20,000 to the Salvation Army’s Food Bank.

This year, the food bank has been used more than ever and we hope that this will be able to bring some cheer to the tables of those in need this Christmas.

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November Market Report In Our Communities & Barrie

A look back at November 2020 compared to October 2020 and why it’s a great time to list your Property for Sale.

We’re counting down the days to Christmas after this long year! The biggest gift this holiday season could very well be the value of your home. As we transition into the colder months, we saw a big spike in sales prices through October. Entering November these numbers across our community held pretty consistent as we saw just a 4.2% decrease in Sales Prices. When we compare that to the same time last year, November 2020 see’s a 23% increase across Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay. A continued, very impressive rebound from Covid-19.

The number of sales across our communities saw a decrease month over month and year over year. This is evident in our lack of inventory across the region. If you’re looking to sell your home this winter, this is great news for you! Prices are up, interest rates are down and your home faces less competition on the market whilst there is a host of motivated buyers looking to complete their home search!

Average stats combined from Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township and Tay Township
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October Market Report In Our Communities

A look back at October 2020 compared to September 2020 and why it’s a great time to list your Property for Sale.

Halloween has come and gone and we’re now on the countdown to Christmas! The biggest gift this holiday season could very well be the value of your home. As we transition into the winter months, we’re seeing a big spike in sales prices compared to September.

The housing market rebounded very well during the summer months of Covid 19 and we’re optimistic about a strong winter market. This trend has continued into October and we’ve actually seen, on average a 17.93% raise in the sales prices of home sales in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township and Tay Township.

As to be expected, we did see a drop across our communities in the number of houses sold. The beginning of the fall season, kids returning to school and a change in weather are all examples of why we see this drop year over year. Having said that, sales in Midland stayed true to the number of homes sold in September with just 1 less home sold throughout the month.

The lower amount of properties on the market has seen a big spike across the region for sales prices. Tay Township alone saw a rise in the average price from $428,129 to $619,177 in October.

We are still seeing a shortage of inventory on the market. Bearing in mind that despite there being fewer homes available, there has been an increase in sale prices – this means that it’s a GREAT time to list your property for sale.

Lower inventory and motivated buyers drives the prices of property up and right now, we have both in our community. Now is the perfect time to list your property for sale with For Sale On Georgian Bay.

Trust your local experts to guide you through the process and take advantage of the current market. Ask us about our FREE Home Market Analysis to determine exactly how much your Home is worth in today’s Market.

All data correct as of November 11, 2020, data gathered by the Ontario Collective based on October 2020 vs November 2020.

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“Slow Down’ Campaign A Huge Success!

Throughout August and September, we’ve been giving away complimentary “Slow Down” signs within the community to anyone that needed one. Because, sometimes in life, we all just need to take a moment to slow down!

With the kids heading back to school, life was back in the fast lane for many and just a small visual reminder to motorists could make all the difference to a child’s life.

We were blown away with the support of the community with this campaign and can’t thank everyone enough that got behind the initiative and asked for a sign. We have given away 100’s of signs from Georgian Bay all the way to Barrie and Orillia.

Now that we’ve run out of signs we want to give a big shout out to everyone that asked for one – it was so amazing getting to meet so many members of our communities and hearing your feedback on the campaign, how busy the roads are and just chatting about the market.

We’re already planning and looking forward to next year’s campaign!

Stay safe on the roads!

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August Market Report In Our Communities

A look back at August 2020 compared to July 2020 and why it’s a great time to list your Property for Sale.

What a great Summer we had on Georgian Bay, but where did it go? Let’s hope for some warm and sunny Fall weather over the coming weeks. As quickly as summer flew by, the housing market continued to gather pace too. 

The housing market has continued to rebound during Covid 19 and July saw large increases across the board compared year over year. This trend has continued into August and we’ve actually seen, on average a 18.3% raise in the amount of home sales in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township and Tay Township.

During August, buyers were flocking towards Tay Township where we saw a remarkable 285% increase in the number of homes sold compared to July. Tiny Township proved to be the most popular community among buyers as 39 sales were recorded in August.

It’s not just the amount of homes that has risen, house prices are also going up. The sale price of Homes in August 2020 has increased, on average 1.3% between Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay. Although a modest increase across our communities combined, in Penetanguishene, we saw the average sale price rise 16.9% to $529,445 in August.

Whilst the number of homes and the sale price have both risen, we are still seeing a shortage of inventory on the market. Bearing in mind that despite there being fewer homes available, there has been an increase in Sale Price and Homes Sold – this means that it’s a GREAT time to list your property for sale.

Lower inventory and motivated buyers drives the prices of property up and right now, we have both in our community. Now is the perfect time to list your property for sale with For Sale On Georgian Bay.

Trust your local experts to guide you through the process and take advantage of the current market. Ask us about our FREE Home Market Analysis to determine exactly how much your Home is worth in today’s Market.

All data correct as of September 17, 2020, data gathered by the Ontario Collective based on August 2020 vs July 2020.

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Market Report In Our Communities

A look back at July 2020 compared to July 2019 and why it’s a great time to list your Property for Sale.

As those summer nights are slowly drawing shorter, we all start to look forward and plan the rest of the year. There’s lots going on, things are returning to normal more and more everyday, the kids will be going back to school before we know it.

Despite everything going on, the housing market has continued to rebound during Covid 19 and we’ve actually seen, on average a 28.9% raise in the amount of home sales in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township and Tay Township. Looking back at July 2019, there were significant raises across our area in the number of homes being sold in July 2020, Penetanguishene alone saw a 50% raise.

It’s not just the amount of homes that has risen, house prices are also going up. The sale price of Homes in July 2020 has increased, on average 25% between Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay. Homes in Midland have risen to on average $493,539 as a final sale price.

Whilst the number of homes and the sale price have both risen, there has been a dramatic decrease for inventory in our Community at -39.6%. Bearing in mind that despite there being fewer homes available, there has been an increase in Sale Price and Homes Sold – this means that it’s a GREAT time to list your property for sale.

Lower inventory and motivated buyers drives the prices of property up and right now, we have both in our community. Now is the perfect time to list your property for sale with For Sale On Georgian Bay.

Trust your local experts to guide you through the process and take advantage of the current market. Ask us about our FREE Home Market Analysis to determine exactly how much your Home is worth in today’s Market.

All data correct as of August 2, 2020, data gathered by the Ontario Collective based on July 2019 vs July 2020.

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What’s Re-opening in our Communities?

As we all slowly begin to re-open across our region and try and resume normal life, we thought it would be helpful to share what is open and what restrictions are in place – so that we can all enjoy everything Georgian Bay has to offer.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Balm Beach Go Karts: Open Saturdays and Sundays 11AM to 7PM, weather permitting for go-karting.

Elmvale Jungle Zoo: Now open (weather permitting), but visitors must reserve a timeslot from their website. Payments will be made at Admissions (Debit/Credit/Cash) and not online.

Huronia Museum:​ Now open, however the outdoor pre-contact Ouendat village remains closed. Visitor bubbles of up to 6 people will be allowed entry every 30 minutes. You can pre-book a timeslot or walk-ins can wait for the next available timeslot.

Rounds Ranch:​ Now open​. Tickets can be purchased online or onsite by debit or credit. All patrons must stay one horse away from each other. Masks are encouraged but not required. To learn more about safety protocols, visit their website.

Skydive Wasaga Beach: Now open, with special safety protocols in place.​ Make your reservation online.
​TreeTop Trekking at Horseshoe Resort:​ Open for reduced capacity. Visitors must reserve their timeslot online before arriving.​ ​​Check their website for safety protocols and what to expect.

Wasaga Beach Adventure Park:​ Open Wednesday to Saturday for axe throwing, laser tag, archery tag, paintball and airsoft. All activities are outdoors. No spectators permitted at this time. ​Online booking available on their website.​

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre: Now open. Please respect one way trails at entry and exit points. Admission will be by donation in the parking lot. There is access to portable washrooms, but the Center remains closed to the public.

ONTARIO PARKS CAMPGROUNDS

​Starting June 22, all other Ontario Parks campgrounds in regions entering Phase 2 will gradually open. Please consult the Ontario Parks website to see which parks are open and what amenities are available. Roofed accommodations (e.g., yurts, cabins and lodges, where available), park store and rental operations, visitor centers, and sports fields will be phased in over the next several weeks.  

Facilities such as showers, laundry, group camping, picnic shelter rentals and swimming pools will remain closed for the rest of the 2020 season. 

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS

Please contact private campgrounds prior to visiting.  New booking and reservations may be required.​

OUTDOOR SPLASH PADS & POOLS

Water recreational facilities such as outdoor splash pads and wading pools, and all swimming pools are able to open.​

DRIVE-INS

Drive-in and drive-through venues for theatres, concerts, animal attractions and cultural appreciation are able to open.​

Sunset Barrie: Purchase your tickets online only. NO tickets will be sold at the box office.​​

GOLF

As of May 16th, Simcoe County golf courses are able to open. Please contact your golf course of choice for details on safety protocols.