Where Did The Summer Go?!?!
WIN a $50 Gift Card To
Twin Pines Orchard & Cider House
It seems each year that summer goes by that much quicker! As good Canadians we jam pack months of get togethers and memories into a couple months when weather is at its best. Its all a part of enjoying the seasons and the weather that comes with those seasons. Our family has been so blessed to have a cottage near the sandy shores of Lake Huron in Port Franks and made the most of every weekend by the water when we weren't meeting with clients. It never stops amazing me how lucky we are to live in this beautiful area that people drive hours and hundreds of kms to enjoy it simply for a weekend or week. The thousands of tourists that go in and out the Pinery Provincial Park to enjoy some time in nature on Lake Huron. The thousands of tourists that drive up for just the DAY to spend it in paradise! We truly are so lucky to live in this area and call this place HOME. Also leads us to the simple answer of we wouldn't want to be selling any other lifestyle then the one we do along the sandy shores of Lake Huron.
In the world of real estate we saw another 25 basis point decrease yesterday by the Bank of Canada to bring the key interest rate to 4.25%. We don't foresee this bringing a whole lot of change to our local market given the time of year but do believe it will bring a more active market this fall in comparison if there were no interest rate decreases. On top of that buyer confidence is only rising given the language from Bank of Canada hinting towards another rate decrease at the October and December meetings. Where we do foresee a big opportunity for those actually looking for a home is on the competitive market of finding a mortgage. The banks are hungry for your business after the past year and a half of lower activity so if you are looking for a home we would suggest speaking with a few mortgage agents to feel confident you are getting the best interest rate possible.
This month we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to Twin Pines Orchard & Cider House! Located just south of Grand Bend on the outskirts of Thedford you will find this very charming orchard with retail space that has become internationally known for their cider's. They are open year round and with fall around the corner it is a great time to put this destination on your next weekend road trip. To enter the draw simply respond to this newsletter with an answer to this question: Do you enjoy the fall taste of drinking something with an apple flavour or pumpkin flavour? There are no wrong answers and if you want to reveal your reasoning then be our guest!
We are never to busy to talk real estate so give us
a call today at 519-238-5700!
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Steady Fall Market Anticipated In Majority Of Regions Across Canadian Housing Markets
With the long-anticipated decline in interest rates finally starting to materialize, early indicators from RE/MAX brokers and agents across Canada suggest steady housing market activity this fall, with average sale prices across all housing types expected to increase between one and six per cent in most regions by year’s end.
Ahead of the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement on September 4, two in 10 Canadians (16 per cent) said they will feel more comfortable engaging in the real estate market once they see there is more than a 100-basis-point cut to the BoC’s lending rate between now and the end of the year, according to a Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX.
Ahead of further anticipated interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, it seems that even the mere prospect of lower rates has boosted confidence among first-time homebuyers, with one-quarter of Canadians (25 per cent) actively saving for a home purchase and confident they will be able to buy soon (with the majority being younger Millennials and Gen Zs aged 18-24, at 35 per cent).
On the flipside, dropping interest rates now may prove too little, too late for some current homeowners, with 14 per cent saying they need to renew their mortgage soon, and with the current higher interest rate, they may need to sell their home. |
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Grand Bend Bridge Construction
The time has come for construction on the bridge here in Grand Bend. Construction started the day after Labour Day weekend and this first phase is planned to go till June 15th, 2025. Second and final phase (fingers crossed) will be Tuesday after Labour Day weekend in 2025 till mid June 2026. Make sure to leave yourself some more time when coming through Grand Bend. There will always be through traffic so you will never need to go around town unless if you are going inland the you might as well figure a way around coming through Grand Bend. Safe travels out there and please be respective of those construction workers alongside the roads we are travelling!
Read all the information about the project that Lambton Shores has available by clicking this link: https://www.lambtonshores.ca/en/invest-and-build/ontario-street-construction.aspx |
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Twin Pines Orchards & Cider house
Twin Pines Orchards and Cider House is an easy pick for this month's business spotlight! As we enter September and the fall activities start you will find Twin Pines is a must stop during this season and every other season. Twin Pines is another fantastic locally family owned business that has generations of the family working under one roof to bring together a fantastic experience. From the retail shop to find all your cute gift ideas that change with the seasons, the internationally awarded ciders they produce, the live music, the newly added pizza oven, the gorgeous landscaping and the orchard walks. Twin Pines really is an experience all on its own! In the Fall they do an incredible job decorating and they even have an incredible pumpkin carver artist that comes and really creates magic with pumpkins as you can see in the one photo below. Some of our favourite things are the wood fired pizzas they make that are delicious, the Pear Cider is our personal favourite (the blue bottle!) and taking Gem for a walk in the orchard!Make sure to answer the question at the start of our newsletter to be applicable to win a $50 gift certificate to Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House! Go follow them on instagram at twinpinesorchards or on facebook at Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House to stay up to date on all their new creations & collaborations! Check out their website by clicking this link: https://www.twinpinesorchards.com/ |
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Gorgeous Home With 110' Of River Fontage
10138 Merrywood Drive, Grand Bend
Now Listed at $1,650,000
Riverfront home in Merrywood Meadows, part of the Grand Bend community with 50 upscale homes situated along the Ausable River near the Warner Wildlife & Nature Preserve. Built in 2017 by Medway Homes, this property showcases 2560 sqft of well-designed living space with an open concept floor plan flowing with natural light. Situated on a large lot with landscaped gardens, mature trees, interlocking brick drive leading to your insulated triple car garage, covered front and back sitting areas, stone firepit patio and your own private dock with 110’ of River frontage. Inside, you’re greeted by the 16’ vaulted entry foyer giving you the grand entrance into the home that features engineered hardwood, quartz countertops and high-end finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen includes stainless-steel built-in appliances, gas range, double oven, large island, chevron tile backsplash and pantry for storage. Eating area off the kitchen overlooks the back yard with access to the back covered deck. Living room with tray ceiling, pot lighting and gas fireplace plus enjoy the views of the river from the picture window. Spacious primary bedroom suite includes a walk in closet and large ensuite with heated tile floors and glass tile shower. Main floor guest room or office at the front with an additional full bathroom, plus main floor laundry in the mudroom. Fully finished lower level features a family room that includes a living space, games area and wet bar; Great space for entertaining. Room for additional family and friends in the two lower-level bedrooms with another full bathroom. Partially finished utility room could be a great home gym. Just a short walk or drive to the amenities of Grand Bend and the sandy beaches of Lake Huron. |
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Spacious Bungalow In Southcott Pines
10322 Grand Oaks Drive, Grand Bend
Listed at $879,900
This 5 bedroom3 bathroom bungalow is nestled amongst the vast Carolinian forest near the sandy shores of Lake Huron with deeded beach access. A quick 5 min walk through the woods takes you straight to the beach for a day of relaxation! Situated on a corner lot with lots of mature trees allowing for lots of privacy on both the front patio and backyard. Great curb appeal with the updated exterior and nicely landscaped front entrance. Paved double wide driveway, with space to park a boat, leading to the double attached garage. Entering the front door you are invited to a spacious entrance foyer. Leading into the living room with high cathedral ceilings detailed with white shiplap and a large skylight for lots of natural light. The gas fireplace with brick surround gives a great ambience with a large flame and lots of warmth. The updated kitchen offers lots of counterspace with the large center eat up island with a wet bar sink, built-in appliances, tiled backsplash and updated stainless steel appliances. Dining space off of kitchen allows for the whole family to gather around for dinner. Sliding door off dining space to large back deck making for easy access to be cooking on the BBQ. Main floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with two double closets and four piece ensuite with jetted tub. There is another full three piece bathroom, two bedrooms and laundry on the main floor for main floor living. Fully finished lower level offers ample space for a large rec room, two bedrooms, full bathroom and two bonus rooms that would make great hobby/craft/office spaces. Large utility room is great for storage and workbench. Backyard has been nicely landscaped with a fire pit area, garden shed, playground and a grass area for yard games! Your best summer yet is to come once you step foot in this home and take the short stroll to the deeded beach access to the sandy shores of Lake Huron!
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Fully Updated Bungalow On Spacious Lot
8328 Burwell Road, Lambton Shores
Listed at $499,900
Fully updated bungalow in Walden North just 10km south of Grand Bend for under 500k! Situated near the Ausable River and backing onto farm fields allowing for lots of privacy. Great curb appeal with front covered porch that has all been redone with wood deck/vinyl roof with pot lights. Along with concrete driveway that offers walkways to front deck and around side of home to back deck. Entering the home you are invited by an open concept 1,260 sq ft floorplan. Brand new kitchen with under-counter mounted sink and stainless steel appliances. Generous entrance foyer off of attached garage with sliding doors to expansive back deck. Off of entrance foyer is a two piece bathroom with brand new stackable LG washer/dryer. Heading down the hallway you get three generous sized bedrooms with closets. Fully updated four piece bathroom with linen closet. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout home with no transitions. Single attached garage is heated and offers truss core vinyl interior to keep things looking clean and fresh. Spacious back yard offering lots of privacy backing onto farmland. The expansive brand new deck is large enough for patio set and more! Nicely landscaped with front garden and mature cedar hedge line at back of property. This home is truly turn key with everything done from brand new gas furnace, new electrical & fixtures, new cabinetry in kitchen and bathrooms, new plumbing and hot water heater, metal roof, vinyl siding, new decks, new windows & doors, new flooring, new bathrooms, new appliances and the list goes on! Just bring your furniture and move on in today! |
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Looking For An Agent Outside Of Our Coverage Area? Just Ask Us! Looking to move outside of the area and not sure who to call? As always call The PEDLAR Team with any of your real estate needs! We are closely connected with a group of realtors that cover Southwestern Ontario. Along with our involvement in the Re/MAX community we are sure to line you up with a trusted knowledgeable real estate agent to make your plans a reality anywhere in Ontario, Canada, North America, or the world for that matter because RE/MAX is global! |
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