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Image shows a screen grab from CBC TV The National interviewing broker of record Treat Hull on the impact of Covid-19 on short term rentals and housing affordability.

CBC’s The National Interviews Treat Hull on Pandemic & Short-Term Rentals

July 14, 2020 0

Broker of Record Treat Hull was interviewed on CBC’s The National on July 14th, 2020 as part of a segment on the impact of Covid-19 on short-term rentals. Airbnb bookings in Toronto are down 60% […]

Aerial photo shows how to recognize an unopened road allowance on Prince Edward County's municipal GIS.

Unopened Road Allowances

June 17, 2020 0

If you are buying a rural home or vacant land in Prince Edward County, you may encounter unopened road allowances. Crown Survey History Before diving into unopened road allowances, a little early Loyalist history is […]

Chart of well test results for Prince Edward County shows that the most common result between 2000 and 2018 was between 3 and gallons per minute (GPM).

Is 3 Gallons Per Minute Enough Water to Live On?

May 20, 2020 0

To sever a new lot, the municipality requires a well with a minimum flow of 3 gallons per minute – but is 3 gallons per minute enough water to live on? Almost all rural properties […]

Image shows a foreclosed home which the lender can sell for far below market value in the U.S., but not in Canada.

U.S.-Style Deals For Distressed Rentals Are Unlikely

May 6, 2020 0

Depending how the COVID-19 pandemic pans out, there are likely to be many short-term rental properties up for sale, but U.S.-style deals for distressed rentals are unlikely here in Canada. If a property owner is […]

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How Planning & Zoning Work

February 27, 2020 0

If you’re like most people, land use planning is somewhat of a mystery, so the purpose of this article is to explain how planning and zoning work. Provincial Policy Statement Planning in Ontario is based […]

Infographic shows the location of all proposed developments and the mix of types of housing.

Special Report: The Changing Face of County Real Estate

October 23, 2019 0

UPDATES: On January 7th, 2020, County staff published a report which identified several additional developments not covered in this report. Two of the developments under consideration would add another 1,000 dwelling units in Picton: the […]

Moving To Prince Edward County

October 8, 2019 Comments Off

If you live in a big city and you’re considering moving to Prince Edward County, there are some things you need to know about rural real estate which you won’t encounter in an urban area. […]

You’re Better Off With Local Financing

October 7, 2019 Comments Off

If you’re looking to buy property in Prince Edward County and you’re come from another area such as the GTA, you may be tempted to turn to your banker or mortgage broker there to get […]

Special Issues Buying Rural Property

September 4, 2019 Comments Off

Many people come to the County because they want to enjoy the rural lifestyle but there are some special issues buying rural property. This article provides a checklist for many of the special issues buying […]

July 2020: Existing Home Sales Up 66% From June, Listings Still Soft

Podcast: County Real Estate Bounces Back – But Is It Sustainable

CBC’s The National Interviews Treat Hull on Pandemic & Short-Term Rentals

Unopened Road Allowances

Is 3 Gallons Per Minute Enough Water to Live On?

U.S.-Style Deals For Distressed Rentals Are Unlikely

How Planning & Zoning Work

Special Report: The Changing Face of County Real Estate

Moving To Prince Edward County

You’re Better Off With Local Financing

Special Issues Buying Rural Property

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