James Myers Real Estate

05/13/2026

📊 April Market Update — Barrie and Simcoe County Real Estate

The spring market is finally starting to wake up.

✔️ Sales are up
✔️ New listings are down
✔️ Buyers still have leverage
✔️ Mortgage rates have stabilized

Right now, buyers still have time, choice, and negotiating power — but the market may slowly be tightening.

The good homes are selling.
The overpriced homes are sitting.

And if the right house comes along? Be ready to act… because chances are someone else may love it too.

We’re not back to the craziness of 2021…
But the market definitely feels different than it did 6 months ago.

If you’d like a breakdown for your specific neighbourhood or home value, feel free to send me a message anytime.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

March 2026 Barrie Real Estate Statistics are out.

03/14/2026

Housing prices were down in February in most places. But not all!! One area actually went up in price.

03/07/2026

For those of us who still use an alarm clock.

01/15/2026

End of 2025 Statistics from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board.

10/26/2025

291 Blake St, Unit 401, Barrie
Offered at $439,900
MLS # S12386494

Looking for easy living in Barrie’s East End?
Check out this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at South Winds Condos! 🌞
Enjoy a rare outdoor balcony, bright sunroom, and over 1,100 sq. ft. of comfortable living space — perfect for downsizers who want convenience, comfort, and a great community.

✨ Highlights:

1,156 sq. ft. 4th-floor suite in a quiet, well-maintained building

Bright, upgraded kitchen with plenty of counter space & breakfast area

Open-concept living/dining room, ideal for entertaining

Sunroom for year-round enjoyment

Oversized primary bedroom with walk-in closet & ensuite bath

Separate laundry room + in-suite storage

Includes 1 parking space & storage locker

Access to party room & rooftop terrace on the same floor

Minutes to the lake, downtown Barrie, shopping & more

Enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Barrie’s most desirable neighbourhoods — close to everything, yet peaceful and quiet.

📞 Thinking of downsizing or simplifying your lifestyle?
Let’s chat about this fantastic opportunity before it’s gone!

09/18/2025

Major banks then lowered their Prime Lending Rate from 4.95% to 4.7%. It's not much, but it will help with any variable rate loans you have.