Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
Enter To Win $50 To Archies Surfshop
September treated us to some amazing weather to feel like an extension of summer. I always say September is my favourite month around town as all the shops and restaurants are still open but its a little quieter around town. As we enter October we are still thankful for the warm days and looking forward to a great Thanksgiving weekend ahead. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and hope it is spent with friends and family around some good food!
If you have come to town or drove through over the past couple weeks you will have seen Grand Bend is going through some construction on the bridge and on 81st Crescent by the Grand Bend Public School & TD. Keep in mind during this time all businesses remain open so don't let the construction scare you from wanting that sushi from Midori's!
In the world of local real estate we are seeing some more activity as we had the third interest rate decrease at the start of September. It does appear that buyers are slowly coming back out and thinking about making a move in this fall market in time to celebrate Christmas in their new home! With the talks of further decreases coming for the October 23 decision and December 12 decision it will be interesting to see what influence these have on the market. I also am hesitant to feel excitement about these interest rate decreases because they are decreasing much quicker then anyone expected and that could be a sign that something deeper in the economy needs addressing. As unemployment raises and groceries still cost a fortune in comparison to pre covid times there are many people struggling to make ends meet. On the other side of things because of the tougher economy you are seeing investors being more hesitant to put cash down because in non certain times cash is king and other opportunities may present themselves to investors. At the end of the day the media will portray this as a terrible housing market! I argue that point and tell you that media will say what gets you to click on their link. The PEDLAR Team was around long before covid and in our opinion this is more of a normal market. For years our clients saw 60-90 days to sell and 1%-3% yearly price increases. What the media forgets to mention that this may be a great time to be a buyer because in the last five years we have never seen this many active listings at once with this few of buyers around. Don't let the media create the narrative and give us a call today to a local market perspective.
This month we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to Archies Surfshop where you can find all your Grand bend gear, Great Lakes clothing, beach gear, fire pit sweaters, new sunglasses and so much more. Simply answer this question to get your name entered into the draw: Do you carve or paint your pumpkin? A simple carve or paint response to this newsletter is acceptable for entry but would love to hear more details if you care to share!
Don't forget this week is fire safety week so make sure you have those fire escape plans set up with your family so that everybody knows the plan in the case of a fire. And it is also agriculture week so thank a farmer when you are enjoying some delicious food this weekend!
We are never to busy to talk real estate so give us
a call today at 519-238-5700!
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The PEDLAR Team
CMN Bruce Trail Hike 2024 We can't thank everyone enough for their support in our hike for Children's Miracle Network! As of this morning we have raised $12,700 this year and over $20k in total for Children's Miracle Network overall. We walked the Hi-Dufferin & Blue Mountain sections of the Bruce Trail this September and it was another spectacular stretch of the Bruce Trail. In all this past time we walked 125 KM, 194,000+ steps in nearly 36 hours over 4.5 days. A huge thank you to those who donated, those who sent texts, those who called and those who came to walk with us! One big change to the hike this year was having Gem with us! She walked all 125 KM and did incredible leading us through the trail. We would are going to keep the donation page LIVE over the weekend so if you would be so generous to help us get to the $13k line the link is below to donate. If you go to our facebook and instagram page you will find a wrap up video that we did to give thanks to all those that contributed to another successful hike. Stay tuned for 2025 dates as we set out in the last three legs of the Bruce Trail in support of Children's Miracle Network.Click the link to donate: https://childhealth.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=577 |
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Networking To Serve You Better
RE/MAX Activate Toronto
A big reason why we believe in RE/MAX is the networking amongst incredible agents that this brand produces. We go these conferences to make connections with agents across Canada because many of our clients move out of the area. To help them with that move we can connect you with another incredible RE/MAX agent that we know personally! When we refer you to another agent we want to make sure you are in good hands. We don't just open the internet and do a simple internet search. We go through our directory of agents we know personally!
We recently went to the yearly RE/MAX Canada Activate Conference in Toronto where we heard from some great speakers including fellow RE/MAX Agents, Arlene Dickinson from Dragon's Den, Tim Hudak, Benjamin Tal from CIBC, Ontario's Housing Minister Honourable Paul Calandra and many more! |
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Financial Insight From Aaron PedlarOctober & Q3 Market Perspectives After a rough start to kick off the month, the bull market continued as virtually every major index finished the month positive in the usually weak month of September. In fact, the cherry on top to close out the month was the S&P 500 hitting a 43rd all-time high for the calendar year. For those keeping track at home, that monthly advance marks eight of the first nine months of the year (with only the usually bullish month of April in the red) and up 10 of 11 months going back to last November.
So where do we go from here? With the S&P 500 up more than 20% for the year, historically October has done quite poorly in years that were up nicely heading into it. In fact, seven of the nine times the S&P 500 was up more than 20% YTD heading into October saw stocks fall the 10th month of the year with an average decline of 3.0%.
That’s the bad news. The good news is things are skewed greatly by 1987 and, more often than not, the fourth quarter still manages to finish higher, with solid gains the remainder of the final quarter of the year.
Read the full article by clicking this link: https://www.pedlarfinancial.com/post/october-q3-market-perspectives |
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Accessible Trick Or Treating
We Got Signs!
Halloween is coming up and RE/MAX is at the forefront of making sure everyBODY can enjoy this special time to gather some goodies to enjoy. Give us a call or come in to the office and we will get you a sign to put on your lawn! We can drop a sign off if that is easier so give us a call today at 519-238-5700 or text/email one of us.
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
HARI AND CO. Personal Chef
We had HARI & CO. come show off his skills for Mom and Dad's anniversary dinner this summer and we can't say enough good things about Ben, Bri, the food and the experience! They are A+ at coordinating the meal with you in advance, start putting appetizers out almost immediately, in our case patient with the little ones to make sure they feel a part of the experience and the best part a clean kitchen when they leave! With the holidays approaching and colder weather means more house get togethers I would strongly suggest calling Ben to make it that much more special and memorable!
Go follow them on instagram at hari_and__co and facebook at Hari and co to stay up to date on all their new creations & collaborations! |
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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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Fully Remodelled One Floor Home
8328 Burwell Road, Lambton Shores
Listed at $499,900
Fully updated bungalow in Walden North just 10km south of Grand Bend. 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 potlights. 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 trusscore vinyl interior to keep things looking clean and fresh. Spacious back yard offering lots of privacy backing onto farm land. 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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Updated Riverfront Condo
#21 - 55 Lake Road, Grand Bend
Listed at $589,000
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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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Get Your 2024 Grand Bend Locals Card! Support Local With Your GRAND BEND Locals CardIt 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/ |
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Social Media
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