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Being a Redwood Second Suites Landlord

4/24/2019

 
With rent soaring in Barrie and affordable housing units so hard to come by, we need to look at  creative means to increase the affordable housing stock. The City of Barrie has committed to create 840 new affordable units by 2024.  

Sometimes affordable housing projects get pushback in our community, with residents saying "Not in my backyard!" 
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But Redwood has partnered with a growing number of homeowners who not only say "Yes, please, in my backyard" but "Actually, in my basement!" The results have been amazing.
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The Value of Second Suites: A Realtor's Perspective

4/10/2019

 
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This is a guest blog post by Linda Paisley, Real Estate Sales Representative. 
When I initially meet with real estate clients, the conversation can often turn to questions regarding Second Suites. Buyers are interested in the option for a second income, and sellers are curious about boosting the resale value of their home. I can speak to both benefits, as well as the value to the community when we increase affordable housing options.

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  • Home
  • What We Do
    • Lucy's Place: Motel Conversion
    • Second Suites
    • Family Short-Term Supportive Housing Centre
    • United House
    • Furniture Bank >
      • Upcycled Boutique
    • YIMBY >
      • YIMBY Week 2020
      • YIMBY Meeting 2019
      • YIMBY Meeting 2018
  • Donate
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Annual Reports
    • Why Housing?
  • Blog
  • Connect
    • Tell Us Your Story!
  • Merchandise