What is a CMA and why do you need one for your home?

CMA stands for Comparative Market Analysis and is the best tool to estimate a value for your property by using comparable sales in your neighbourhood. So if you are buying, selling or refinancing your home's dollar value is an important number to know.

As a Seller a CMA will help you determine a correct asking price, an idea of length of time on the market and your competition if any. As a Buyer a CMA will help you determine an offer price, and if the home will appraise for financing.

What you look for in a CMA is a picture of your local market. It will include current listings, sales and expired. Current listings are your "competition". The sales represent the most recent activities and give you a benchmark of your current price. The expired listing are listings that did not sell during its listing period. This will give you an idea what is too much as an asking price. Analysing these numbers will help you avoid the dangers of overpricing your home.

Keep in mind that estimating the sales price of your home through a CMA involves a certain amount of market knowledge, current sales and some guesswork. CMA's are snapshot in time so it will change. Remember that a CMA is not an appraisal.

Selwyn Township stats!

Population in 2006 17,413
Population in 2001 16,414
2001 to 2006 population change 6.1 %
Total private dwellings 8,988
Population density per square kilometre 54.6 (13.4 Ontario average)
Land area 318.76 km²

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Median age of the population: 46.2
Population aged 15 and over: 84.7 %
Age characteristics of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield

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Employment rate: 59.8 % (seems low with a Median age of 46.2)

Median earnings

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield: 43,287 CAD Townships' average: 38,994 CAD Province: 44,748 CAD

Median income: 27,497 CAD
Median income after tax : 24,918 CAD


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Family and households characteristics

Total number of census families: 5,470
Total private households: 6,725

Average family size: 2.8
Families median income in 2005: 70,398 CAD

Average household size: 2.6
Households median income in 2005: 63,632 CAD


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Data from http://www.city-data.com

Selwyn Polar Fest 2013 Pictures

Fire and Ice was on Saturday with a seven course dinner along with wine pairings at Chemong Lodge. Ice sculptures was also on display.   Chemong Lodge Website

Also on Saturday was the Polar Paddle. Teams of six pushed or pulled canoes down Queen Street in Lakefield. The canoes were  on wheels and participants will be dressed in costumes.

There was also Ice sculptures in Bridgenorth and Lakefield

Re/Max also was able to get the ballon up for some rides!

I was helping out at the plunge so I was not able to get pictures. Here is a video.

 

1066 Yankee Line Ennismore On, Brad Sinclair, Re/max (Township of Selwyn)

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING ON LARGE LOT. ALL BRICK BUNGALOW, 3+1 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM 1,450 SQ. FT. FAMILY HOME. BRIGHT AND CLEAN, READY FOR YOU TO MOVE IN. ATTACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE AND DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE FOR YOUR TOYS!! LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM PETERBOROUGH OR BRIDGENORTH MAKES A GREAT LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS. HOME FEATURES LARGE BRIGHT KITCHEN WITH EATING AREA AND WALKOUT TO DECK, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM WITH LARGE WINDOWS, MASTER BEDROOM WITH 2 PIECE ENSUITE BATH. FULL BASEMENT OFFERS REC ROOM AREA BUT IS CURRENTLY A WORKSHOP, 4TH BEDROOM, WET BAR AND TONS OF STORAGE. SOLID HOME AND AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.

More info go to www.bradsinclair.net

So god made a Farmer

This was the only commercial that I enjoyed during the Superbowl.

It really is the truth about the "Farmer"

1456 Hawkswood Dr Ennismore (Township of Selwyn Real Estate)

THIS ALL BRICK 3+1 BEDROOM HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL NEW OAK KITCHEN CABINETRY IN 2011. SPECTACULAR SUNSET VIEW OVER PIGEON LAKE FROM DECK OR LOWER 3 SEASON SUNROOM WITH W/O BASEMENT AND IN-LAW APARTMENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL WITH EXCEPTION OF KITCHEN & BATHROOM. PROPANE FIREPLACE IN BASEMENT IN PRESTIGIOUS `WINDWARD SANDS`. UPSCALE WATERFRONT COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS FOR DOCKING & SWIMMING, PLUS PUBLIC LAUNCH THRU WINDWARD SANDS ASSOCIATION. FULLY PAVED DRIVEWAY, OVERSIZED DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH FRONT COVERED PORCH. A MUST SEE!! WATER ACCESS HOME, 20 MINUTES TO CITY OF PETERBOROUGH OR 1.5 HOURS TO G.T.A.

What will $14,900,000 buy you?

I reported earlier that the highest price listing in Peterborough was a Stoney Lake listing at $4.9 Million asking price. I was incorrect. I found a listing at $14.9 Million listed by Mincom Kawartha Lakes also on Stoney Lake.

2250 6TH LINE RD to be exact.

 

Hawkstone Manor Estate - one of a kind Estate property on Stoney Lake in the heart of the Kawarthas. Over 3600 ft of frontage on Stoney Lake and 165 acres of total privacy. Current home of the legendary music star Ronnie Hawkins. Check out the virtual tour: http://www.venturehomes.ca/VirtualTour.asp?tourid=28451

504 Kengary Dr, Ennismore (Township of Selwyn)

21 YEAR OLD CUSTOM ONE OWNER BRICK BUNGALOW, 2,450 SQ. FT., 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS ON MAIN FLOOR. LARGE KITCHEN WITH SOLARIUM EATING AREA, QUALITY CUPBOARDS, LARGE DINING ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE. LIVING ROOM WITH VIEW OF CHEMONG LAKE, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, HARDWOOD FLOORING IN LIVING, DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY. NEWER HIGH EFFICENTCY GAS FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR & VAC, RE-SHINGLED, LOWER LEVEL HAS A ONE BEDROOM/ONE BATHROOM IN-LAW APT, PLUS A SEPARATE BEDROOM/OFFICE IN LOWER LEVEL. DOUBLE ATTACHED & SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP. GOOD WATER SUPPLY IN QUALITY AND QUANTITY.

www.bradsinclair.net

New name will be voted on tonight!

The “Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield” shall be changed to the

“Township of Selwyn”. Bylaw 2013-006 and it will be voted on at tonight's council meeting.

As of January 16th all calls, documents, corespondents will be using the new township name. A branding strategy is in place to create a new logo, establish  an online presence and a brand. Public engagement will be done through out the process.

Wedesign has been hired to help come up with a proper logo along with a professional designer. It is expected that 2 or 3 logo options will be brought to Council to choose from. The logo will also include a tag line or motto.

The new domain name for the township will be www.selwyntownship.ca.

Once the branding strategy is complete, residents will see new signage and vehicle decals on township property.

The township plans to pay for the Branding Strategy and Online Presence through a OMPF fund.



The bylaw will read as follows:

The Corporation of the Township of

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield

By-law Number 2013-006

Being a By-law to Change the name of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-

Lakefield to the Township of Selwyn

15

th day of January, A.D., 2013.

Section 187 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, permits a

municipality to change its name;

AND WHEREAS

the Federal postal service (Canada Post) is changing the

address requirements in our municipality to reflect the Township’s name and civic

address for their mail delivery;

AND WHEREAS

this would mean that the present addressing would change

from Peterborough to Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield;

AND WHEREAS

there is no other municipality with the name Township of

Selwyn;

NOW THEREFORE

the Council of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield

hereby enacts as follows:

1. The “Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield” shall be changed to the

“Township of Selwyn”.

2. Staff are directed to send a copy of this by-law to the Director of Titles

appointed under the Land Titles Act and to the Minister promptly after its

passage.

3. Staff are directed to make all necessary changes to implement the name

change.

Read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 15

th day of January

A.D., 2013.

___________________________

Mayor Mary Smith

____________________________

Angela Chittick, Clerk

Corporate

What it's like to see things through the eyes of a Firefighter

So you want to be a firefighter.

 

This is the same video, without the music. Natural sound. This video is to show people what it is like to fight fires, and what firefighters across the nation do every day. The more people who realize, the better it will be for our profession.
I put together a bunch of clips from some of the better helmet cam footage I got this year while fighting fires in Highland Park. I had to replace several lens's and a couple mounts throughout the year, so the camera was not always on my helmet. I used a contour ROAM. other then the lens being easily scratch I would have to say it held up great for what it went through.
All the clips are from my own camera, and they are all real fires. No training fires.
The music is not minem it is obviously Eminems- till I collapse. I was just trying to make it a bit more interesting then just a bunch of clips. I understand some people might not appreciate the music, but hey its my video.
We love doing our job in Highland Park. And we do it often. Our aggressive attack might seem odd to some since most of these are "vacant" homes. But we are here to put fires out and the best way to do that is from the inside. Stay safe brothers...stay low
Check out www.firevideo.net these guys hooked me up and I will be using their camera from now on.

 

-HPZ1542's channel

 

 

 

What is the most expensive listing today in Peterborough Area?

Stoney Lake listing $4.9 Million asking price.

2884 Fire Route 47

This is listed with Re/max in Lakefield. Notes on the property:

Stoney Lake! An exquisite union of architectural elegance & exemplary craftsmanship. One owner cherished & customised to perfection. Classic interior finishing, Great rooms for entertaining, six fireplaces, heated granite & cherry wood floors, Master Bedroom suite, spectacular lake & sunset views from all principal rooms, formal Dining Room leading to gourmet Kitchen, linked triple car garage with self-contained guest quarters above, 2 storey boathouse with docking for 3 boats. Stand alone studio which would make a perfect gym or artist studio. Grounds are beautifully landscaped with mature perennial gardens, extensive stonework - all this is set in very private setting on a superior 3 acre waterfront lot with 770 feet of prime shoreline.

 

 

 

 

 

Correct me if I am wrong but was this not the property "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" was taped?