Gerry’s Blog
We’ve all seen them; the iconic franchise signs that announce our favourite coffee shop, burger joint or pet supply store is straight ahead. And while the brand you align yourself with will be an important determinant for your success, so will finding the right location for your franchise. If you buy into a turnkey franchise,…
Imagine lying in bed, ready to sink into a peaceful slumber, when suddenly you feel an itch. You scratch absentmindedly, thinking it’s just a minor irritation. Little did you know you were already experiencing a full-blown assault of bedbugs disrupting your peace of mind. The fear of being bitten again and the uncertainty of when…
Are you browsing houses for sale in Winnipeg? That’s a big step and an exciting one too! Recently, we’ve seen a rise in property demand in Winnipeg as many people seek more affordable housing options. The steadily growing economy and low-cost housing options make it a target location for investors and homebuyers. In the following…
I’m often asked what I see for the future of The Village at Blue as well as Blue Mountain in general, so I’ve decided to dust off my crystal ball and give you my vision of what I feel it will look and feel like in 2029. I’ll be drawing on my 22 years of…
What a difference 17 years makes! Sometimes it takes a little time for an idea or a place to catch on. When I came to Blue Mountain in 2000, Collingwood was a sleepy little town. There was no Village at Blue Mountain and Blue was basically a winter resort. Fast forward to 2017, Blue Mountain…
The Blue Mountain NORC? What is a NORC??? If you haven’t heard of this expression before, it will be the new Ontario buzzword you’ll hear to describe the latest real estate phenomenon in Blue Mountain, Thornbury and Collingwood. NORC stands for: Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. At the heart of the NORC concept is the fact that the…
In 2000 I moved from Mont-Tremblant to Blue Mountain to work for Intrawest, the company that built the Village at Blue Mountain. Collingwood and Blue Mountain were sleepy rural towns, and the local real estate market was sleepy as well. Intrawest’s arrival on the scene created a lot of real estate buzz. Whistler-Blackcomb and Mont-Tremblant,…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.