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CTV News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Mobile mole check truck visits Barrie and Orillia
A dermatologist checks moles on a person's back in this undated file image. 'You should have that mole checked.' If you've heard that line before, Saturday or Sunday might be the day to quell those fears. Across Canada, May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma and skin cancer are one of the few cancers on the rise in Canada and worldwide. In 2016, CDC Statistics reported that incidence rates for new melanoma cases have been rising on average by 1.4% each year over the last ten years. One in three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer. Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men over 49 years of age and are among the most common cancers diagnosed in youth and young adults. If detected, early melanoma and skin cancers are largely treatable Both Barrie and Orillia are scheduled to have two dermatologists visits on Saturday and Sunday respectively, to check attendees' moles at no charge. A Mole Mobile will make its tour stop on Saturday at Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty - 355 Bayfield Street in Barrie from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty at 450 West Street North in Orillia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The skin checks are open to the public and no appointment is required.
Global News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
If you're a seller, what's your best move in a tricky real estate market?
While it may be a good time for some Canadian home buyers to make the jump into real estate, realtors say those selling their home could face difficulties. Spring is often a season that sees home sales ramp up, but depending on where you live and what kind of property you're trying to sell, you're likely to face a trickier time, experts say — and some, like condo owners, may need to 'take the loss' just to get a deal done. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), home sales in April declined nearly 10 per cent compared to last year. 'A lot of people are just kind of waiting to see what's happening,' said realtor Stephen Moore with Century 21. 'We can blame it on the situation that Canada is in, where there was an election that kind of paused things, the Trump tariffs kind of put people at bay, those kind of things put people on the sideline. They want to wait.' Story continues below advertisement 3:43 Competitive Saskatoon housing market driving prices in an upward trend As a result, certain markets like Toronto and Vancouver saw a stagnation in home sales and in prospective buyers who would purchase those properties. But Moore said that's not the case in every market. The national price map from CREA shows that while housing prices in Ontario have declined from a year ago — Ontario dropped from $902,535 to $859,645, while B.C. fell from about $1 million to $946,000 — other markets saw increases such as Alberta. That province saw an average increase of about $25,000 and Quebec rose by $50,000. Even at a more city level, Moore notes some cities saw price increases even if the average provincial price dropped. The Vancouver Island region saw prices increase by 3.1 per cent and the Ottawa region saw an estimated 1.1-per cent rise. Story continues below advertisement So what does that mean if you're planning to sell your property? What are the keys to selling right now? Moore told Global News while it can be difficult to predict exactly when the best time to sell will be, there are things homeowners can do including looking at the current situation in their market. He says sellers must look to the 'three Ps': price, promotion and product. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy This means ensuring your property is staged well and has good photos in the listing, while also promoting the home through both realty services like the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and social media. In addition, listing it for the right price is important as Moore notes if you're listed $10,000 above what it's worth, people won't show up. 'If you've got a great product and you're priced consciously, it may be a good time,' he said. 'It's really important that people set their home up for success.' Story continues below advertisement 'If they're prepared to be able to go through it and the market's not flooded, it's still a good time, there's still buyers out there,' he said. If people are thinking of the right season to sell, Moore added fall could be the right time as summer often sees a lag in sales, while autumn is a time when people are trying to get things done before the winter holidays. 1:43 Should home prices go down? 'No,' says Canada's new housing minister A recent report from RBC showed that while Canadian home prices continue to slide, there is a stabilization occurring with national home resales in April down only 0.1 per cent from March, compared to a sharp cumulative 19-per cent decrease in the prior four months. 'The U.S. administration's decision to spare Canada from additional tariffs last month could boost confidence and attract buyers in coming months,' said RBC chief economist Robert Hogue in the report. Story continues below advertisement Andrew Lis, director of economics at Greater Vancouver Realtors, said determining when to sell can require weighing what makes the most sense. 'It depends on an individual's financial situation and so on,' he said. 'If you are say a seller that's comfortably housed and you've got a place that you've lived in for some long period of time and you're looking to make a move, well, you're going to be competing with a lot of other sellers in the market. So you're going to have to have some realistic price expectations. However, Toronto-based realtor Melanie Piche told Global News it can be difficult to wait to sell especially if dealing with financial stress. 'Depending how much equity you have in your property and how important it is to you, to me: if you have to sell, you need to be on the market and it's not a terrible market if you price yourself properly,' she said. Piche added those who have owned their property for a long time who expect to get a lot of money for their property, however, may find it better to wait, since many buyers want price flexibility. Home owners should take into account the reasons why they want to sell when deciding whether to wait or sell now, according to Tony Tintinalli, Bank of Montreal head of specialized sales Story continues below advertisement 'It really is about, why do you need to move? Like if there's a timeline and a decision, then accelerating that is really going to be dependent,' he said. 'You can try to play the market and you can, you try to study it as much as you can, but ultimately, what is the goal here? If you need to be somewhere, then getting going on it is probably the best way to think about it.' It's why he noted it can be wise to work with an expert like a realtor to better understand the market and how to sell your property, as opposed to waiting and jumping in when you think it's right. Condo market in 'big trouble': realtor Realtors add that single-family homes appear to be seeing higher demand compared with multi-unit options like condominiums, which means those condo owners are having more difficulty selling. Story continues below advertisement 'The condo market is in big trouble,' Moore said. Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "The condo market is in big trouble," Moore said. 'The biggest reason why is because the majority of these condos that have been built over the last decade have been, for lack of a better term or marketing term, like a dog crate condo so 500 square feet or less.' The RBC report showed condos were leading the price decline, with Toronto's MLS home price index down 7.3 per cent annually, with Vancouver's down two per cent. 'Rising inventories have shifted market dynamics decisively in buyers' favour throughout Ontario and B.C., creating some of the most buyer-friendly conditions in decades,' said Hogue. Piche highlighted that the uncertainty caused by tariffs and interest rates to nine months worth that would take the same amount of time to sell. 2:08 Metro Vancouver condos sitting empty amid housing crisis The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board in their April report showed sales for a condo apartment dropped by 30 per cent year-over-year in April. The Greater Vancouver Realtors also showed significant decline compared to last year, with condos seeing a 20-per cent drop in sales. Story continues below advertisement The biggest buyers of those condos have been investors and first-time home buyers, Piche noted, but added the uncertainty has 'scared off' the two primary buying groups for the condos. For Piche, when to sell really depends on your current situation. 'I think the question is less about what month should you list in but what is that strategy behind it in terms of pricing and what your needs are,' Piche said. 'If you're happy to stay somewhere for five years or three years then, you know what, you can hold on and wait … But if you need to sell, I think it's incredibly risky to be waiting because we just don't know.' But Moore paints a potentially starker picture for condo owners. 'People think, well, I'll wait until the fall to sell my condo, it's not going to be any better,' he said. 'It's not going to be better for 2026, it's not going to get any better for 2027. The condo prices are already inflated, you just need to take the loss if you're selling and move on.' —with files from Global News' Uday Rana and Ariel Rabinovitch
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Century 21 Dome Realty Inc - What you need to know on Form 917 & Multiple offer presentations
Regina Watch Sara Mckinley from Century 21 Dome Realty Inc shares with us important pointers on Form 917 & Multiple offer presentations in housing markets. #sponsoredcontent
CBC
13-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
After decades of delays, developer says Summerside resort on track for 2027 opening
Social Sharing The owner of a much-delayed resort project in western P.E.I. has big plans for the property, and says it will finally be ready to open in two years' time. Ocean View Resort has sat unopened in Summerside's west end since Sean Liu purchased the property, located on around 50 acres off MacKenzie Drive, about two decades ago. The developer has now applied to city council to spend an additional $80 million to finish work on the 96-room resort building and accompanying 27-hole golf course, and to build a 53-unit condo building at the site. Nicolle Morrison, a Century 21 real estate agent who represents Liu, said the development will be a "game-changer" for Summerside once it's finished. She said residents are excited, but also acknowledged they're skeptical. "They're looking forward to it. They don't believe it, but they should start to believe because it's happening," Morrison said. "Now that we're started, we're not stopping as long as we get permits and approvals." Luxury spa never opened The opening of the property has actually been stalled since the beginning — way back in 1991, when work began on what was then known as the Dynasty Spa project. Construction stopped in 1992, a few months short of the previously announced June opening date, and never resumed. Two years later, the Supreme Court of P.E.I. ordered that the resort be auctioned off in order to pay creditors of its original owner. A group of investors put $4.5 million into the project at that point. They defaulted on the mortgage, and the property was due to be auctioned off again. In 1996, New York developer George Diercks stepped in and bought the property. He built a piece onto the original building, but never finished the resort. Liu bought the land in 2005 with plans to open a hotel, but that hasn't happened yet either. Now, Morrison said that if Summerside approves the building plans, Ocean View Resort and its golf course will be ready to open by the spring of 2027. That news has Summerside Coun. Bruce MacDougall cautiously optimistic. "I'd love to see it open. I've been waiting for the grand opening now for 25 years," said MacDougall, who has represented the area where the property is located for decades. "It's a wait-and-see game, but I'm hoping that this time… we'll have a new golf course here sometime soon." Summerside council held a special meeting last week to review the application, which involves splitting the development into two separate applications — one for the resort and golf course, and another that will allow the condos to be built. The application has now gone to the city's planning board, with a final decision expected in June. Splitting focus? But some locals, like Cindy Cameron, fear the additions to the project will create more delays. Cameron, who lives on nearby Putters Street, also said the condo development will add to local traffic, making it less safe for pedestrians in the popular walking area. "It's a little concerning that now the developer wants to start a new phase of construction without finishing the other projects," she said. "I think the community would like to see the resort and golf course finished…. We just have concerns, I think, that the developer might be splitting his focus if he starts building housing before the rest is done." Morrison said work at the site will include adding a driving range and club house and finishing the resort building, which she said just needs flooring, light fixtures and a coat of paint. Some work has started on the course, which Morrison said is being designed by Graham Cooke. His company has built numerous courses internationally and in Canada, including P.E.I.'s Andersons Creek in Stanley Bridge and Eagles Glenn in Cavendish. Morrison said the resort and course will be open and accessible to locals and tourists alike.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Gorgeous homes cost peanuts in under-the-radar Florida town named one of the best places to retire
Sebring in Florida - nestled just 90 miles south of Orlando - is emerging as a retirement haven for those seeking budget-friendly living without sacrificing quality of life. Known as the 'City on the Circle' for its unique downtown layout, Sebring offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an attractive option for retirees looking to stretch their savings. 'There's tons to do in Sebring,' Sue Clark, a real estate agent with Century 21 Lake & Land Myers Realty, told the 'We have 100 lakes in the immediate area, orange groves that are endlessly beautiful and the quality of the area really draws people here.' The serene city boasts an uncommonly low cost of living, with housing costs significantly below the national average and some houses listed for as little as $60,000. 'We have always had a lot of people coming to the area for the many lakes and recreation - and its still affordable,' Clark added. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom property located at 420 Town And Country Boulevard in Sebring is currently listed for just $39,900 and offers a prime spot in the heart of Sebring's suburbs. The beautiful home, set with a pristinely kept lawn and a stunning floral bed, 'featuring a new roof, a large carport, a covered front porch, and two generously sized sheds for extra storage,' according to the listing. For just $60,000, buyers can purchase a modern two-bedroom, two-bathroom mobile home located inside the manicured Woodhaven Estates. Set with a Spanish style front porch area for sitting and enjoying the outside, the sprawling 2140 Burning Tree Circle home also boasts an extra large shed at the back of the home attached to the screen room. The Southern town's affordability is complemented by the state's retiree-friendly tax policies, including no personal income, estate or inheritance taxes - which can significantly boost retiree's purchasing power. Healthcare access is another draw for retirees as Sebring is home to more than 200 healthcare establishments, including highly-rated hospitals like Florida Highlands Hospital and Florida Raulerson Hospital. The town's inland location also means the area is less susceptible to severe coastal natural disasters, providing peace of mind to those concerned about climate-related risks. For those seeking recreation, Sebring offers a variety of options. Residents can enjoy events at the renowned Sebring International Raceway, which features professional and amateur racing events, test facilities for teams and racing schools. 'Every year they do the 12 Hours of Sebring, a big race on the famous track that draws a huge crowd to see the high-rollers and expensive sports cars. It's a real staple for the area,' the experienced real estate professional said. Set with a garage in a gated community with a pool and club house, 1969 Pine Key Blvd is being sold for $179,000 in Sebring The famously known racetrack hosts major endurance races like the 12 Hours of Sebring and is a popular location for teams to test and prepare for races. Sebring locals can also indulge in the city's pristinely kept golf courses - both public and private - and other cultural attractions such as the Highlands Museum of the Arts. Deemed a Historic District, Sebring's distinctive downtown 'on the Circle,' only adds to its appeal, providing a picturesque setting equipped with charming architecture and a variety of unique shops and businesses. 'The city recently underwent renovations to the historic town circle, renovating and refurbishing the 100-year-old buildings, it's a very quaint area,' Clark, who has been serving the Sebring area for more than 30 years, told the As inviting as the downtown area is, Sebring is just as proud of its lakeside appeal. Lake Jackson, the city's crown jewel, hugs the downtown and offers top-tier bass, sunfish, and crappie fishing alongside water sports like jet skiing and waterskiing. 'People come for the recreation, it is incredible and there are no shortage of options: Swimming, air-boating, jet skiing, and so much more,' Clark said. With three public beaches and a boat ramp on its 3,200-acre expanse, it's a paradise for water lovers. Residents looking to get some sultry Florida sun can also enjoy Hidden Beach Park on the north side of the lake. Known as the 'City on the Circle' for its unique downtown layout, Sebring offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an attractive option for retirees looking to stretch their savings 2755 Bolin Ln in Sebring, is being sold for only $12,000 Residents can enjoy events at the renowned Sebring International Raceway, which features professional and amateur racing events, test facilities for teams and racing schools 'There's tons to do in Sebring,' Sue Clark, a real estate agent with Century 21 Lake & Land Myers Realty, told the 'We have 100 lakes in the immediate area, orange groves that are endlessly beautiful and the quality of the area really draws people here' While the city is a beautiful destination in its own right, Sebring is surrounded by some incredible sights that might be more in tune with outdoor lovers, including wildlife watchers and birders who can appreciate an old-growth cypress swamp and the primal beauty it offers. Highlands Hammock State Park, just a 13-minute drive west of town, is home to more rare and endemic species than any other state park in Florida. There are nine trails in the park, and, while alligators are easily the park's most visible wild animal, the 9,000-acre park is also home to endangered Florida panthers, black bears, white-tail deer, and a broad assortment of birds, both resident and migratory. From the quiet, old-Florida feel of the downtown circle to the manic atmosphere at the historic raceway, the under-the-radar community offers a little something for everyone.
