List my House now? Really?

"I am waiting until spring to list my house when it looks the best" I hear this statement all the time and they are dead wrong. Now is the time to list especially if you live in the City of Peterborough.

Listings (inventory) is extremely low right now. Most current listings that have been around for a while so imagine the excitement that is caused when a new listing hits the market. It is craziness! Today you will get more for your house then you will ever get in the spring market, even more then when your house looks its best in June. That is because there is a ton if listings hit the market in May/June. You will be ahead of the pack.

Best part of selling your home now is the closing will be when all the new listings are hitting the market and you get your choice of the new batch! You will also be in better bargaining position because there is so much more inventory!

So give me a call, and lets get started on your 2015 move!

Interesting news items in Selwyn, Peterborough and County February 18/2015

We have some great events coming up in Selwyn, Peterborough and area in the next few weeks. Here is some of the highlights that I seen announced:

37th Annual Home and Cottage Show April 10, 11,12th at the Evenrude Centre. 150 plus exhibitors under one roof. http://peterboroughhomeshow.com/Portals/459/Images/HomeCottageCountryShowflyer.pdf

Apsley Winter Carnival   February 21, 2015  Spend the day with us at the North Kawartha Community Centre! In full winter, it is time to get out and have some fun with friends and family.
http://www.apsleywintercarnival.ca/

FREE Public Skating - Ennismore Arena February 22, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST FREE Public Skating with Free Hot Chocolate Sponsored by: Ennismore Optimist Club

Buckhorn Maplefest 2015- March 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29 There is nothing quite as sweet as springtime and the McLean’s Maplefest proves this every year at their annual Maplefest! At Maplefest, there are a tons of fun activities for the entire family. Whether it’s going for a wagon ride, eating pancakes with fresh maple syrup or seeing how the sweet stuff is made, there is something to do for everyone! Kids and kids at heart love tapping their toes and swinging their hips to live music, trying their hand at tapping a maple tree and testing their toffee on snow twirling skills to get a taste of the sweet stuff! Farm animals and fresh straw offer playtime for some, while others prefer to take a stroll through the sugar bush with a pair of snowshoes. Whatever it is you’re looking for this spring, McLean’s Maplefest is a great way for everyone to shake off a long winter and enjoy the celebration of springs arrival!
http://www.mcleanberryfarm.com/html/maplefest.html

2015 Spring Outdoor Home Show- March 20-22 If you are looking forward to tackling some projects around the house once warmer weather arrives, This Week's 2015 Spring Home and Outdoor Show at the Lindsay Fairgrounds is the place to be.
The ever-popular event is the biggest of its kind in the area with more than 150 vendors offering the latest renovation products and services.
"It's a great opportunity for one-on-one with the vendors for questions and quotes," says This Week's Tracy Richardson, the event co-ordinator, adding that it is a great place for homeowners to find innovative ideas to freshen up your home for spring, while supporting local businesses.
http://www.kawarthalakeshomeshow.ca/Visitors/SpringOutdoorShow.aspx

35th Annual East Central Farm Show Wednesday March 4th, 9:30 am to 9 pm
Thursday March 5th, 9:30 am to 4 pm Commonwell Exhibition Building Lindsay http://www.regionalscia.org/Flyer%202015.pdf

Interesting news items in Selwyn, Peterborough and County February 13/2015

Skate with the Petes!- If you attend the game against North Bay Battalion on Monday (family day) you are invited to participate in a free skate with the Petes 10 mins after the game. Players will be signing and distributing free player cards as well. This is all in support of the Five Counties Children Centre. The fun all gets started at 2:05pm. Use promo code "5Counties" to save $4 on regular bowl tickets and the Petes will donate $4 to the Five Counties Children Centre. #peterboroughpetes

Eels Creek Bridge Replacement Environmental Assessment Study Public Information Notice:
On Wednesday February 25, 2015 4:00 pm to 7:00pm at Wilson Park Community Centre on Northey's Bay Rd there will be a meeting to provide the public information on the proposed design, anticipated environmental impact and prosed mitigation strategies on the bridge over Eels Creek on Hwy 28 at Haultain.  The members of the project team will be on hand. #eelscreek

OFAH holds information session regarding Asian Carp invasion: OFAH had speaker Erin Gertzen from Fisheries and Oceans Canada address local concerns on the invading species Asian Carp on Wednesday night held at the Mario Cortelluci Centre. Read the full story here from the Peterborough Examiner. #Asian Carp

508 Kengary Dr Ennismore Ont Brad Sinclair Re/Max

Lovingly cared for bungalow on a very desirable quiet street in Ennismore. This beautiful home is located in the rural subdivision of Gifford Bay Estates located just off of family friendly Gifford Drive. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow with walk-out is a very impressive home. Magnificent surrounding views of Chemong Lake. Enjoy entertaining on the wrap around verandah and deck, above ground pool and huge lot. 2 car attached garage, and double paved drive with concrete imprinted border. Lots of finishing touches here. This fully bricked home is truly an executive quality home.

526 ARMOUR RD,PETERBOROUGH

Charming 2 bedroom century house located in East City. This neat and tidy residence will make the perfect starter or working professional`s home. This storey and half has had a lot of updates and touches done to make it easy to maintain and live in. From the floors to the windows, shingles, and electrical service, all has been updated. Minutes from the Trans Canada trail, downtown Peterborough and all the amenities of East City, the location is perfect for conveniences of easy and affordable Peterborough living.

235 Carlisle Ave Peterborough

Overview LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! Live in historic East City! Adorable brick bungalow on 50` x 114` lot just minutes from east city shopping or downtown Peterborough. Main level features 3 nice sized bedrooms up, updated 4 pc bath, open concept living room and bright kitchen. Lower level features rec room, utility room, kitchen, full 4 pc bathroom, and walkout to back yard. (could lend itself to be an inlaw suite) Extensive list of upgrades on this home in the last few years. This includes (all new) 2 stage furnace, air conditioning, tankless hot water system, kitchen, attic insulation, the list just goes on and on. Nothing to do but move in. Even the hot tub is included on the new back deck. Peterborough home in desirable area with quiet street. Take a look at this today! Directions Show.Instr. TLSO Legal Descr./County LT 24 PL 16A VILLAGE OF ASHBURNHAM; PETERBOROUGH CITY

Snowmobile ride on January 7th from Bancroft

 

 

 

On Thursday we got out for the first ride of the year. We dropped in Birds Creek just out side of Bancroft on the B106E Trail.

 

 

 

We followed the B106E through Maynooth, stopped for a quick picture of the old rail station and continued onto E109 which was groomed.

 

E109 was fresh groomed to Papineau Lake Transfer Station then we hit fresh fluffy snow with no trail. We broke trail until we were about 10 miles out of Combermere and we met a groomer heading towards Papineau Lake. We encountered a few obstacles when we were breaking trail but nothing to serious.

 

 

 

We drove into Barry's Bay, had lunch/dinner and carried on to B102 which is railbeds mostly. They were smooth and quick. I fear for the weekend riders as the snow was thin Thursday so I doubt the trails will be much good with the traffic.

 



Madawaska off the B trail

 

 Whitney off the B trail working our way over to B106E

 

 

993 HATFIELD CRES, PETERBOROUGH, BRAD SINCLAIR RE/MAX EASTERN

Peterborough-Residential - Very affordable north end 3 +1 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a really nice fully fenced lot on a tucked away quiet Peterborough Street. This home features hardwood floors, tilt windows for easy cleaning, large rec room and a potential in-law suite downstairs. 2 bathrooms in the home, one with over sized shower. Newer shingles and kitchen. Other features include gas high efficiency furnace, central air, double driveway, an attached carport and large enclosed breezeway that is used as a mudroom. Very desirable home in Peterborough!

Use a local Realtor, especially for waterfront properties

Selwyn Residents make sure you are getting this reduction of insurance premiums!

Water Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation

The Water Tanker Shuttle Service test is administered by Fire Protection Survey Services staff. To achieve the accreditation the Fire Department must be able to:

• Within 5 minutes of the first apparatus (pumper) arriving on the fire scene (test site), be flowing a minimum of 200 gallons per minute of water and
• Maintain the flow uninterrupted for two hours

The test site must be within 8km of a fire station and must be at least 5km from the location where the tankers are reloaded.
As a result of successfully completing the test, the Township of Selwyn Fire Department was given the following rating:

• "Water Tanker Shuttle" listing for Residential properties
• "Water Tanker Shuttle" listing for Commercial properties
• We achieved 2295 liters/minute (505 GPM)

Homes within 8km and Commercial properties within 5 km of any of our fire halls have the opportunity for a reduction in insurance premiums. Residents must check with their insurance company as some do not recognize the superior tanker shuttle certification.

• Bridgenorth F.S. #1 - 833 Ward St.  
• Lakefield F.S. #2 - 45 Concession St.   
• Young's Point F.S. #3 - 2738 Fitzpatrick Rd.   
• Curve Lake F.S. #4 - 1964 Curve Lake Rd.  
• Ennismore F.S. #5 - 801 Tara Rd.  

Successfully completing the test, regardless of the potential impact on insurance rates, indicates that the Township of Selwyn Fire Department demonstrated an ability to effectively transport water to fire scenes throughout our community.
Check the www.fpss.ca web site for our listing under tanker shuttle list.
A copy of the accreditation is available here: Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate - Passed July 5, 2014

If you require further information or assistance please contact the fire department
Gord Jopling, Fire ChiefTel: 705-292-7282

November boat ride out on Stoney and Clear Lake.

Today I had to show properties on Stoney and Clear Lakes. I decided to take a video to show you what it looks like to be out in a boat on the November day. I was dressed warm so is actually quite pleasant and nice to be out on the lake. When I first went out in the morning the lake was like glass but by the end of morning it was pretty choppy. Good news is we're doing an offer on the property that my clients like the best!