GOODBYE CITY SPRING IN THE COUNTRY
REUBEN MCCALLUM
Sales Representative RE/MAX High Country Realty Inc., Brokerage (519) 477-0418 / www.reubenmccallum.com facebook.com/reubenmccallumrealtor
Reuben McCallum is a Realtor and Resident of Grey County, Ontario. Reuben will be contributing content to the Etobicoke Lakeshore Press to highlight the growing movement of people who are leaving city life behind in order to pursue a simpler, quieter life in the country.
Ah, Spring in the country! As I am every year, I was excited to see the buds on the trees and the tiny new leaves turning the treeline a bit greener over the last few weeks. For me, I like exploring the woods in the Spring, especially. Each season makes the forest feel so different but there seems to be a special feeling this time of year. Nothing beats a hike through the forest followed by dinner on an open fire surrounded by nature. Leave the cell phone in the house!
limited number of available properties makes the stories of multiple offers and over-asking prices common, and if you have been in the market in the last year, you learned this firsthand. As we head into June and the excitement of summer builds, remember to continue to be safe and support local business. Not intended to solicit Buyers or Sellers currently under contract
The only thing that makes it better is bringing a few friends along, but we all need to keep following the heath guidelines and before we know it, we can enjoy the company of all our friends and family again! Restrictions have been tricky and frustrating, but a lot of us living in the country can count ourselves fortunate just to be able to have space to move around. Spring always fills the air with a bit of freshness and the promise of growth (even if we do get some final flakes of snow) and typically, a renewed Spring Real Estate market. This time of year, it is not unusual to see a bit more inventory on the market as people waited for the nicer weather to list, but the real estate market locally has a mind of its own right now. The continued pressure from buyers on a
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