City of Barrie Becoming 'GTA North'

Toronto, ON. March 31, 2004 - Residents from the Greater Toronto Area have been steadily contributing to the City of Barrie’s rapidly growing population by making Barrie their city of choice.

This growth is an accumulative result of Barrie’s strong economic base, good stability in its labour force, all-time-low interest rates and quality housing at affordable prices.  Baywood Homes has been building in Barrie for close to 10 years and has seen a consistent level of growth during this time.

“More than 50% of our homes are sold to people from the GTA,” says Baywood Homes Sales Representative Janet Valentine.  “Our buyers tell us that they can get twice the house in Barrie and better quality of life for their families.”

Just a 40-minute commute to Toronto, Barrie is a welcoming city that can ‘hold its own’ in the areas of culture, entertainment and nightlife.  “People are now finding the same quality of culture and nightlife in Barrie that they used to enjoy in the GTA,” says Valentine.  “There is so much choice now, that people have a hard time trying to decide what to do.”   

And the selection of homes that Baywood has to offer, is about to expand.  Communities include Spring Valley Estates, Vista Villas and the soon-to-be released Chambray Hills.  Spring Valley is a community of California-inspired townhomes and links starting at $162,990 while Vista Villas offers more affordable apartment and townhouse suites starting at $119,990.  Chambray Hills, Baywood’s newest resort-style neighbourhood of detached homes and townhomes, will be released this summer at an exclusive Pre-Registration Event open only to those who register in advance.  Pre-registrants will be able to choose their home and specific lot before any are released to the general public.  Those interested are invited to register for this exclusive event by visiting www.baywoodhomes.com and clicking on Chambray Hills. 

For more information on Spring Valley Estates, Vista Villas or Chambray Hills visit www.baywoodhomes.com or call the sales office at 1-800-547-4404.

Baywood Homes - The Community Builder With The Custom Touch, has been building in Ontario for the past 15 years with current projects in Wasaga Beach, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby and Barrie. From easy, year-round resort-style living to sophistication at the edge of the city, Baywood Homes is known for quality, innovation and award-winning customer service.

For more information, contact:
Lisa Rysyk
Communications & Marketing Manager
416-633-7333 or 1-888-751-2223, x289
E-mail: Lrysyk@baywoodhomes.com

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