Providing Clarity When Land, Family, and Future Matter

When land has been held for generations, understanding its true value requires more than numbers. This story is about Maven’s Consulting Services which shows how clear advice and careful planning can bring confidence during major life decisions.
Selling Storeys by Telling Stories

143 Metcalfe, Elora, ON
In 2018, the client purchased this property in Elora. It had undergone a significant conversion that transformed it from a 3-storey medical office building into a fabulous mixed-use property. Combining 8 luxury apartments, and two main-floor retail units, there were several obstacles to overcome. Continuously changing architectural plans, and a labyrinth of required permits—it was definitely an adventure.
Crossing Borders With Confidence

206 Saunders Rd, Barrie
Buying property in another country can be stressful. When a US-based company came to Maven by way of a referral from a local banker and trusted advisor, David Brophey, the market was highly competitive. Facing a 0.7% vacancy rate for commercial properties, they were open to acquiring space for lease or for purchase.
Unlocking Success: Patience is Key

35 Lennox Drive, Barrie
Challenge:
Our client, an astute investor, had just acquired a vacant building, setting their sights on leasing it to a credit-worthy tenant. The competition was fierce, but they were in a position of strength. The challenge was to select the perfect occupant, one whose business model aligned with their long-term vision for the property.
A Piece of History Ready for it’s New Chapter

10 West St, Orillia
Challenge:
Our client, a seasoned investor, expressed keen interest in a highly sought-after property with multiple offers already on the table.
Action:
Enter our adept agent, Kristen Shaylor. Recognizing the urgency, Kristen promptly engaged the client, offering a comprehensive analysis of the property’s financial prospects.
Looking at the Q1 Altus Report and layering last week’s hike it is time to do a check in mid Q2. The statistics for Barrie, Orillia, and Simcoe demonstrate how the region has evolved.

Investors are looking for safe and profitable options that can withstand market uncertainty in today’s quickly changing economic environment. Investors seek long-term value and consistent returns – Commercial real estate (CRE) offers a tempting opportunity. Recent reports, from media outlets such as The Financial Post, illustrate the resiliency and potential of the CRE sector despite […]
Come North & Prosper

46 Line 3 N
At Maven Commercial, we believe that the key to success in commercial real estate is to use a customized marketing approach when listing and selling a property. When we were approached by a client who wanted to set the bar high for his exit strategy, we knew that we had to take a different approach than what everyone else was doing.
When Relationships Result in Revenue Streams

386 Tiffin St, Barrie
Our clients are not just investors… they are running businesses! Such is the case, that one of our clients shared with us that he was trying to break into the Barrie area as a new market for his LED billboard sign business. He asked for our help to cross pollinate with our other land-owning clients to introduce an opportunity for him to place his billboards on their properties and generate 4 times the income typically offered by billboard sign companies in rent.
Typical documents required for a commercial mortgage

Here’s a list of documents you need to gather and provide by category. Purpose of the Loan If a new acquisition, a copy of the Purchase Agreement If refinance of existing property, existing loan balance, amortization schedule and maturity date Amount of financing required, including details on the intended use of funds Property […]
The Inevitable Rise of Self Storage in Suburban Ontario

The self-storage market in Simcoe will inevitably expand as the secondary market’s population increase due to the mass influx from the urban centers. Read the article From: https://renx.ca/self-storage-real-estate-surge-ontario-growth-continue. Here are the Key Takeaways: Ontario’s 37.3-million-square-foot self-storage sector has grown by more than 4.2 million square feet during the past three years and more space is […]