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The PEDLAR Team Update ~ September Newsletter

 

Where Does The Time Go!?!? Enter to WIN A $50 Gift Card To Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House Hard to believe we are already into September and the kids are going back to school but here we are! Hope you had a wonderful August and Labour Day long weekend. It wasn't the warmest Labour Day weekend on record but it certainly was sunny and blue skies so it is tough to complain. September is arguably our favourite month as most the business remain open, the sunshine sticks around, free downtown parking and tourists aren't as common leaving all the favourites for the locals to enjoy! That being said there are lots of empty seats for the tourists to fill! As you can tell pictured above the Pedlar Girls are ready for school and see all their friends after a jam packed summer of fun! This month we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to Twin Pines Orchard & Cider House which is located just south of Grand Bend on the outskirts of Thedford. It is a very charming place that goes big for the fall season with apples, pumpkins, gourds and so much more! It is the place to be to get yourself in the fall spirit. Did we mention how delicious their ciders are!?!? Can't say enough good things about this business being owned by a local family that give so much back to the community. PRO TIP: Get their homemade apple pies and wood fired pizzas! Make sure to head over for their coveted APPLEFEST happening September 27th  and 28th 10am - 5pm! To enter all you have to do is reply to this newsletter with an answer to this question: Do you like apple pies served cold or warmed up? Keep scrolling down to find out more exciting news ... We are never to busy to talk real estate so give us a call today at 519-238-5700! Be A Part Of The Grand Men Or Grand Women Group Today! Part Of The Sunset Community Foundation   The Grand Men and the Grand Women groups are a part of the Sunset Community Foundation. To be a part of them it is a one time $1000 donation that goes into a much larger fundraising effort to donate across various causes and groups in our community. Both of these groups are holding social events in September and you are invited! Both have limited amount of seats so get signed up today. If you are looking for more information give Garrett Pedlar a call or email to learn more! You can go to the website below to learn more about the foundation and you will find a link to sign up for both the men and women's events. To get signed up for an event click this link: https://sunsetcommunityfoundation.ca/events/ To learn more about the Sunset Community Foundation click this link: https://sunsetcommunityfoundation.ca/why-scf/ Going On In The Area This Month September is a slower time for community events with everybody getting back to routine but we got a few great things for you to put in your calendar. The Forest Fall Fair is running September 19th - 21st Volkfest is being held in Goderich September 28th from10am - 4pm On top of this you still have some great local farmers markets happening: Wednesdays 9am - 1pm at Lambton Shores Musuem just South of Grand Bend Wednesdays 8am - 1pm at St.Johns Church just North of Grand Bend Fridays 9am - 1pm in downtown Forest Also support your local Ausable-Port Franks Optimist Club and come on out to our Meat Draws starting back up at Grog's Pub and Grill which are held at 2pm on the third Sunday of every month from September to May. See you September 20th at 2pm where yours truly, Garrett Pedlar, is the MC and makes sure everybody has a good time! Grand Cove Estates Grand Bends 55+ Community   Grand Cove Estates is a 55+ land lease community located in the heart of Grand Bend. Grand Cove has activities for everybody from the heated saltwater pool, tennis courts, woodworking shop, garden plots, lawn bowling, dog park, green space, nature trails and so much more. All this and you are only a short walk to downtown Grand Bend and the sandy beaches of Lake Huron with the world-famous sunsets. Being a homeowner in Grand Cove gives you access to all kinds of different groups ranging from euchre to darts to pool to book clubs. My favorite part is that you can move into this community not knowing anybody and very quickly find people with similar interests very easily through the various different groups. Driving through the community there is a great pride of ownership with gardens booming and people always working outside when the weather allows. Click this link to a YouTube video we created 7 years ago that shows some of the great reasons to retire and downsize in Grand Cove Estates today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xGnlI6u29Y We have lots of great listings and even a short term winter rental so give us a call if your interested to learn more! Here are some exterior photos of listings we have for sale currently. Home prices in this community range from 200k - 500k. Land lease fee per month is $850 - $900 and then land taxes and utilities are on top of that. Highlands 3 Lakefront 71235 Elizabeth Street, Bluewater Listed at $1,777,000   The picture-perfect lakefront retreat just north of Grand Bend! Start checking the boxes off for sandy beaches, panoramic lake views, private setting, spacious updated living space and turnkey with furniture included. Situated in the Highlands III neighborhood this year-round home catches your eye. With the charming log home wood siding finish complimented by the covered front entrance, landscaped gardens, second floor transom windows and stone chimney. On the lakeside its your private oasis with a 400 sqft three season sunroom that transitions you from the inside living space to your back yard. The sunroom is a great screened in space during the day with lexan coverings for colder nights. Large patio space leads to a three-tiered deck down to the sandy beaches of Lake Huron. Inside you have an updated open concept design with engineered hardwood flooring, vaulted knotty pine ceilings and a living space flowing with natural light. Enjoy the panoramic lake views found throughout the home. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, wood cabinetry, pantry for storage and granite countertops with eat up island. Living room with large lakeview windows and patio doors leading to the lakeside sunroom. A large eating area is great for entertaining family and the reading space at the front of the home is the perfect spot to get cozy by the gas fireplace. Main floor primary bedroom suite with double closets, full ensuite and lake views. The main floor also includes a second bedroom and additional full bathroom with laundry. Upstairs you have an open loft area that leads to the perfect office space with a large panoramic window overlooking the lake no need for a screen saver with this view. The second floor also includes a third bedroom and space for guests in the guest room. Come enjoy the relaxing days on the beach, the long walks along the sandy shores of Lake Huron, the nightly sunsets over the water and the calming lifestyle of living on the Lake. Click the link to watch the virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESHQqjwJJMY Southcott Pines 10346 Pines Parkway, Grand Bend Listed at $819,900   Welcome to 10346 Pines Parkway, Grand Bend in the highly desirable Southcott Pines subdivision nestled amongst the vast and beautiful Carolinian forest. Great curb appeal with double wide asphalt driveway leading up to 21x25 double attached garage and front covered entrance. This raised bungalow with its rustic charm offers a main floor of 1,242 sq. ft. Living room with a stone surround feature wall with wood fireplace insert. Spacious dining room allowing for ample room to enjoy dinner with friends and family. Kitchen with sliding door access to back raised deck. The 10x20 back deck was recently upgraded with composite boards and railing. Main floor offers an oversized primary bedroom with three piece ensuite and another two guest bedrooms that get to use the four piece bathroom with solar tube light. Lots of natural light throughout main floor! The fully finished lower level offers another 625 sq. ft. totaling 1,867 of finished square footage in the home. The lower level landing offers access to attached double garage, three piece bathroom, laundry room and spacious rec room. With the raised bungalow floorplan and the topography of the lot it allows for lots of natural light and a walkout sliding door from the rec room. This home has been an incredible place for this families two generations to create core memories that have lasted a lifetime. Now it is your family's turn to start creating those core memories today in Southcott Pines just steps from the shores of Lake Huron in Grand Bend today! Southcott Pines is an incredible lakeside subdivision with deeded Lake Huron beach access, long beach walks, incredible sunsets, clubhouse, community, kayaking, great walking/biking opportunities and so much more. Southcott Pines annual dues are $465 +HST.           Click the link to watch the virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKVjg7g_c9k         Rural Property On 1.2 Acres 7963 Rawlings Road, Forest Listed at $649,900   Welcome to 7963 Rawlings Road situated just outside of Forest offering a private setting away from the commotion with a backyard oasis complete with pool overlooking farm fields on 1.2 acres. This brick bungalow offers an 1,856 square foot main floor plus a fully finished lower level allowing for 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Guests are welcomed into a spacious entrance foyer while those coming home can park in the oversized single car garage and enter through an oversized mudroom. Oversized kitchen with ample cabinetry, updated appliances, eat-up island and three piece window overlooking the backyard & farm field. Flowing into the dining area that allows for a three piece garden door to back deck and pool area. Living room with bay window and gas fireplace with stone feature wall. Primary bedroom with double closet allows for garden door to back deck. Totally updated four piece main floor bathroom with floating tub and tiled shower. Main floor allows for another two generously sized bedrooms. Heading down to the fully finished lower level where you have all the extra space you need for a growing family that includes both a family room and games room, another two bedrooms, full four piece bathroom, utility/storage/laundry room. In the backyard there is a fenced area for the animals, vegetable garden, two level deck surrounding the above ground pool which includes a composite section & gazebo. All this in privacy as you overlook the farm fields! More updates include brand new septic system 2025, gas furnace and central air 2023 and steel roof. If attached garage isn't enough there is lots of space to build a future detached shop! This home and lot combo is a rare find this close to town.           Click the link to watch the virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3mqIplVbT8     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! Reserve Your 2026 Grand Bend Locals Card!   Support Local With Your GRAND BEND Locals Card It is the hope that this card will encourage you to choose local businesses more often. They've been quietly adding new businesses, new offers and TWICE as many draws! As lovers of Grand Bend, we need to stick together and keep our businesses OPEN. These Local businesses who are unable to provide specific offers, have stepped up to help provide MORE CARDHOLDER Draws! More Draws = More Winning & More Local Spending. Let's support them for all they do to support our community.   Click the link to see more information: https://grandbendlocals.com/ Social Media   Have a great day everyone and don't forget to check out our social media sites like instagram, youtube, facebook and our website to stay up to date on all the latest listings. You can find the links to these various social media outlets above our information below. See the benefits of using a high quality drone and camera for videos and pictures to add content to each listing. 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If you or any of your friends and family are looking to buy or sell make sure to call us first! Referrals are the greatest compliment Check our website out by clicking the link below http://www.grandbendrealestate.com  Doug Pedlar      Mark Pedlar     Garrett Pedlar      Broker of Record                         Broker                        Sales Representative   519-902-4099    519-670-0746      519-872-0910  remaxdoug@hay.net          remaxmark@hay.net           garrett@grandbendrealestate.com

Healthy Sales and Inventory Cap Off the Summer Season

In August, 616 homes exchanged hands via the MLS® System of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR), up 10.4% compared to the same month a year ago. Similar to July, August posted its strongest sales month since 2021.

“August recorded the highest inventory level in the last 10 years, with five months of inventory,” said Dale Marsh, 2025 LSTAR Chair. “New listings also reached a peak since 2015, with 1,347, and the sales-to-new listing ratio was 45.7%. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), a sales-to-new listing ratio between 40% and 60% indicate a balanced market. When it drops below 40%, it starts to show signs of a buyers’ market.”

Average sales price was similar to July, at $651,329, up 3.3% compared to August 2024. Meanwhile, the Composite MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price was $572,400, down 1.1% from a month ago.

“Since the beginning of the year, the average sales price has remained relatively consistent, fluctuating between a low of $639,486 in January and a high of $656,432 in May,” Marsh said. “And between June and August, the average price has seen less variation, ranging between $648,273 and $651,329. Again, every home is unique, and your local REALTOR® can help guide you through the numerous facets of the marketplace.”

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