Downsizing will be a Dream!
• 1,270 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - 
MLS® $224,900 - Custom Designed
Park Place, Wasaga Beach - Amazing Custom designed home in Park Place.1270 sqft of living space. Lots of upgrades like cathedral ceilings,oak mantle gas f/p,valance lighting,pantry,pot & pan drawers, raised breakfast bar in kitchen, whirlpool tub w/separate shower in main bath, oversized garage & much, much more! Enjoy privacy on large 10 cx 14 deck overlooking woodbelt.Downsizing will be a dream in this bright & sunny home – don’t miss out. See L.B. for list of upgrades. Monthly fees of $277 land lease, $106.00 taxes, $92.00 Maintenance fees for a total of $472.00 for new owner. Subject to Park approval.Rates subject to change.All measurements from Builder’s Floor plan.
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10 Georgian Glen, a 910 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm manufactured home.Brand new, but a resale so no taxes apply! Act now!
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Main Street/River Road, Wasaga Beach - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 47 Nancy Street on May 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
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Area real estate sales rebounded significantly in March with monthly unit sales increasing 89% over the same month last year. Historically low mortgage rates, solid consumer confidence and a good selection of properties available during the first quarter of 2010 resulted in many buyers realizing it was the time to buy, assisted by their local REALTOR®.
Unit sales activity in the first quarter rose sharply from the first quarter of last year with 388 properties changing hands this year versus 235 in the first quarter of 2009, an increase of 65%. The first quarter exhibited strong sales activity throughout most segments of the region, with sales volume of $106,750,950 up 91% over that of $55,234,868 in the first 3 months of 2009. Comparing first quarter 2010 to the strong fourth quarter results of 2009, unit and dollar volume are down 17% and 16% respectively, reflecting a typically quiet first quarter start in annual sales activity. Of the 388 sales during the first quarter, 200 alone occurred in March (51%) generating $57,114,570 (53%) of year-to-date 2010 sales volume. During 2010, first quarter sales increased in every price range over the first quarter last year. Property sales below $250,000 increased 20%, first quarter sales in 2010 between $250,000 - $500,000 increased a substantial 183% while sales from $500,000 - $1 Million increased 92%. Sales over $1 Million totalled 2 properties versus 1 sale in the first quarter of 2009. Of significant note, two sales in excess of $2 million were reported in March, a price which has only been attained on two prior occasions in the MLS® sales history of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board. Unquestionably this spring has seen a seasonal upturn in market activity of unprecedented proportions.
The number of new MLS® listings during the first quarter of 2010 totals 1,457 units, up 33% from the last quarter of 2009 and 7% ahead of the 1,360 properties listed in the first quarter of 2009. In particular March 2010 reflected strong listing activity with 614 listings representing 42% of the year-to-date new listing total of 1,457 properties coming to market through the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board (which includes the municipalities of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Blue Mountains, Grey Highlands and Meaford). To date, 723 listings expired in the first quarter of 2010 down 14% from the number of expired listings in the first three months of 2009.
While market conditions are expected to remain stable in second quarter, those sellers who are contemplating listing their property in the months ahead, particularly to avoid the added selling costs associated with the introduction of the H.S.T. on July 1st, are encouraged to consult a local REALTOR® to obtain a qualified evaluation of their home. Doing so will ensure their property is IN the market, not just ON the market.
For more in depth analysis of a specific municipality, contact me, your Local REALTOR® of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board.
Information provided by the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board, copyright 2010. E&OE.
Come and join us at our booth at the Wasaga Beach Business Show. Presented by the Wasaga Beach Women's Business Association and the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce to provide an opportunity for Wasaga Beach and surrounding area businesses to promote themselves and their services within the community. Free Admission Come and learn about the huge range of products and services available in your own community. Whether you’re a resident looking for great items, a business operator searching for suppliers or an entrepreneur planning a new business, you’ll find it all in one comfortable, indoor location.
When/Where: Sunday, March 28, Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street
Are you considering selling your home this spring? As we head into the year's busiest real estate season, ensuring that your home is in its best condition will help attract maximum interest. Here are some tried and true steps to follow:
Begin the purge.
Put your house on a diet. Give consideration to the appeal of a tidy and organized house and begin removing or donating both the things that clutter your home and the things you don't want to move with you. Choose a drawer, shelf or storage bin, and begin streamlining, room-by-room, a little bit at a time. Seasonal changes can create great opportunities for sorting unworn clothes. You'll be happy to have less on moving day and your closets will look bigger to potential buyers. A garage sale is a great way to purge before your home's first showing.
Fix what's broken or damaged.
Determine what house maintenance is in order. To pass a home inspection, certain repairs may be unavoidable. Taking care of these issues now will ease your burden later and improve your sales opportunities. Simple repairs are also well worth the effort. Painting those chipped shutters and replacing the broken banister rail will provide a return in creating the right impression for a timely sale.
Think like a buyer.
This can be the hardest step since we love our homes and generally assume others will too. Accept that potential buyers have different tastes and consider hiring a house staging professional or 'fluffer' who can objectively determine what needs to change. Consider basic staging techniques such as removing clutter; putting away personal items like photos and trophies; cleaning and sanitizing inside and out, from top to bottom; freshening and neutralizing your colour scheme; making your entrance way appealing; eliminating pet and food odours; enhancing the illusion of space, beautifying your backyard. See the 2006 Royal LePage House Staging Report for more information.
Contact your Realtor.
I am your partner in selling what is likely your largest asset. I can assist you in getting your home prepared for sale and in helping you understand the current buying and selling real estate markets. As an experienced, attentive and committed Realtor, I know the market and can put the strength of an established, leading real estate brand to work for you. It's my goal to help you sell your home in the shortest amount of time possible and at the best possible price.
Alternatively, if you have a friend, relative or colleague, who is considering buying or selling, please tell them about me. Your referrals are genuinely appreciated. I will treat your friends and family with the care they deserve so you can be proud you referred me.
Premium Woodbelt Lot
• 2,232 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $349,900 - 3 Bedroom Home
Marl Lake, Wasaga Beach - 2232 sqft Montara Model in Marl Lake Village. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths. Large Master suite w/ a full ensuite. 2 additional bedrooms on the main floor have ample space & perfect for families. Large Windows, brick & stucco finishing. The dining room is flanked by decorative columns on half walls, the kitchen & breakfast room also showcase columns on half walls to separate the Great Room at the back of the home. The rear staircase in the great room leads to the lower level & backyard. Large mudroom/laundry room entry from garage. Premium woodbelt lot. See L.B. for Sched. B to accompany all offers.
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Brand New
• 1,340 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $259,990 - Inventory Blowoout!
Marl Lake, Wasaga Beach - BRAND NEW 2 BR 1340 SQFT `LYNWOOD` MODEL IN MARL LAKE VILLAGE. 50` LOT. READY TO MOVE INTO WITH OVER $20,000 IN UPGRADES - HARDWOOD, OAK STAIRCASE & RAILINGS, MAPLE CABINETS IN UPGRADED GORMET KITCHEN. GAS FIREPLACE W/ MARBLE SURROUND, ROUGH IN FOR BATH IN BASEMENT. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN & LIVING AREAS, BREAKFAST NOOK & SEPARATE DINING AREA. LARGE MASTER W/ ENSUITE & WALK-IN CLOSET. QUIET AREA CLOSE TO EXTENSIVE TRAIL SYSTEM, YET A QUICK DRIVE TO SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT. THESE ARE THE FINAL HOMES IN THIS PHASE, DON`T MISS OUT!
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The fourth quarter of 2009 (Q4 2009) exhibited strong sales activity throughout most segments of the region, with Q4 2009 sales revenue more than double that of Q3 2008 sales totaling $127,503,080.
Historically low mortgage rates, strong consumer confidence and a good selection of properties available during the fourth quarter resulted in many buyers realizing it was the time to buy, assisted by their local REALTOR®.
As reflected in the chart above, the number of new MLS® listings in the fourth quarter for the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board (which includes the municipalities of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Blue Mountains, Grey Highlands and Meaford) totaled 1,091 units, down from 1,232 units (or 11%) Q4 2009 versus Q4 2008. Unit sales activity in the fourth quarter rose sharply from the 4th quarter of last year with 469 properties changing hands this year versus 258 in the fourth quarter of 2008, an increase of 82%. During the fourth quarter, sales increased in virtually every price range. Property sales under $250,000 increased 56% over Q4 2008. Fourth quarter sales in 2009 between $250,000-500,000 increased 132%; sales from $500,000-$1 million increased 119% while sales over $1 million totaled 3 properties versus none in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Year-to-date 2009 sales revenue of $484,646,974 represents a 10% increase over 2008 and was merely 15% below 2007’s record sales of $571,338,700. 2009 YTD unit sales totaled 1,857 properties up 8% from the 1,720 properties sold in 2008. The total number of new listings in 2009 totaled 5,875, down 2% from the 6,000 new listings that came to market in 2008. Conversely, the number of expired listings in 2009 increased by 6% to 3,112 units, reflecting the strong competition amongst sellers that exists in the marketplace combined with buyer’s unwillingness to overpay. While market conditions are expected to continue to improve in 2010, those sellers contemplating listing their property in the months ahead are encouraged to consult a local REALTOR® to obtain a qualified evaluation of their home. Doing so will ensure your property is in the market, not just on the market.
For more in depth analysis of a specific municipality, contact me, your Local REALTOR® of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board.
Information provided by the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board, copyright 2009. E&OE.
November 3 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, CollingwoodNovember 4 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wasaga Stars Arena
November 5 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wasaga Beach RecPlex
November 7 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Collingwood Collegiate Institute
November 10 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Collingwood
November 12 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wasaga Beach RecPlex
November 14 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Collingwood Collegiate Institute -
November 17 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wasaga Beach RecPlex
November 18, 19 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wasaga Stars Arena
November 21 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Collingwood Collegiate Institute
November 24, 25 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Royal Canadian
November 26 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wasaga Beach RecPlex
November 28 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Collingwood Collegiate Institute
The entire third quarter of 2009 (Q3 2009) exhibited continued strong showing and sales activity throughout most of the region, making up for the market’s lack luster performance in the first quarter of the year. As a result, Q3 2009 sales were 122% of Q3 2008 sales, versus what we saw in Q1 2009, which was 62% of Q1 2008 sales and Q2 2009 which was 99% of Q2 2008 sales. As indicated in the monthly sales volume graph, July 2009 was a record-breaking month, showing for the fourth consecutive month an increase in both sales volume and units over 2008.
Historically low mortgage interest rates continued throughout Q3 2009, with the Bank of Canada maintaining its overnight rate at 0.25% and the bank rate unchanged at 0.5%. The next Bank of Canada rate announcement will be October 20th but the Bank of Canada has committed to hold current rates until Q2 2010. Continued low interest rates combined with resurgent consumer confidence, a good selection of properties available from which to choose and stable pricing have many buyers realizing now is the time to buy, with the help of their local REALTOR®.
The number of new real estate listings for the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board (which includes the municipalities of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Blue Mountains, Grey Highlands and Meaford) are on par for Q3 2009 at 1537 listings, compared with 1542 listings for the same period in 2008.
June’s upward trend continued into Q3 which saw sales totaling 624 properties change hands, a 22% increase of Q3 in 2008. Q3 sales revenue rose sharply with sales up 28% over the same period last year totaling $167,356,079, driven by increased activity of higher end property sales. As previously forecast at the end of Q2, the combination of the 22% increase in Q3 sales, and Q3 listing activity rivalin g listing activity for the same period last year, has lead us to a more balanced market at quarter end .
YTD sales of $357,793,894 now closely resemble YTD of the first 9 month sales of 2008. We fully anticipate the YTD revenue shortfall of 5.3% will be made up with continued strong sales in Q4 wherein full year results in 2009 should exceed 2008.
For more in depth analysis of a specific municipality, contact me!
Information provided by the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board, copyright 2009. E&OE.
Fall is a feast for the eyes with red, gold and bronze hues. While enjoying the trees in their tawny splendour, consider these simple tips to prepare your garden for the upcoming winter. 
Grass
Although a carpet of leaves is part of autumn's glory, don't let them sit too long. Rake them frequently as grass needs oxygen and sunlight for proper growth. This is also the time to seed your grass for a thick lush lawn in the spring, and to keep pesky weeds out.
Leaves
Put leaves to work! Small leaves from birch, beech and silver maple trees (or shredded larger leaves) spread under shrubs and over soil will degrade into mineral nutrients and worms will turn them into fertilizer.
Pruning/Re-arranging Plants
Pruning in the fall is important. With leaves cleared you have a better view of your plants. Cut off dead and diseased branches. Remove diseased leaves from under roses (blackspot) and dispose of in the garbage (not your compost heap) or they'll re-infect plants the following spring. If you decide to re-arrange plants or shrubs, move them while the earth is still warm so that the roots can take hold. Protect delicate shrubs with burlap.
Bulbs
If you want to see crocus, tulips and daffodils peeping through the soil in spring, now is the time to start planting. Buy the very best quality bulbs and you will be rewarded with showy blooms in the spring. Check with a local horticulturalist for native bulb options and ideal planting conditions.
Container Gardening
Fill your balcony or patio containers with fall flowers. Picture a pot filled with Vanilla Butterfly (marguerite daisy), with a background of Orange Sedge - this olive green grass turns orange in cool weather, finally fading to bronze. Want an instant conversation piece? Plant ornamental Kale (winter cabbage) in your container: its quirky look is an attention-getter.
Every season has its beauty, but a Wasaga Beach fall is spectacular - enjoy!
Yes, Wasaga Beach is best known for its beach, but did you know that people started visiting in the early 1900's? The Wasaga Beach Archives was established in 1997 and along with Archivist Mary Watson and a dedicated group of volunteers, has been collecting and cataloguing images and stories about our town's history. The Archives have an extensive collection of pictures, postcards, memorabilia and artifacts which have been donated by residents and past visitors to Wasaga Beach. You can visit the Archives located in the Wasaga Beach Library on Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
To help support the Archives, which is completely volunteer based, Archivist Mary Watson has produced a 16 month calendar beginning at the start of the school year, September 2009 full of great photos of times past. Mary says it was difficult to limit the choice of images to the few selected for this edition of the calendar. Every picture has a great story behind it and I think she did a great job! Hopefully this calendar will be an annual edition. Calendars are $10 each, drop by my office, Royal LePage In Touch Realty at the corner of 45th & Mosley streets to pick yours up and support this great effort.
My favourite picture is from January 2010 and depicts an Ice truck on Marl Lake loading up blocks of ice in the 
30's. Like the Milk Man, the Ice Man was a fixture as many cottages only had the old fashioned ice boxes and relied on the arrival of the ice man to keep their food cool. Ice boxes were cabinets usually made of wood with a tin or metal lined compartment at the top for the ice block that provided refridgeration. The drip pan had to be emptied regularly or your floors would be full of puddles. There was certainly no leaning on the open door, letting all of the cold air escape while contemplating what you were going to eat! My father delivered ice for one of the companies operating in the area as a teenager and likes to tell stories of heaving large blocks of ice onto his shoulder with big iron tongs and hauling them into people's iceboxes. Some of my childhood memories involve going on the road with him delivering ice in the 70's, only now the ice was cubed and in bags and went into freezers to keep frozen, not to provide cooling. He still has a set of tongs and an old refinished icebox in his home.
For more great stories and pictures, take the time to visit the Archives and let one of the knowledgable volunteers walk you through Wasaga Beach's distant and not so distant past!
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On July 24, 25 and 26 come to Nancy Island and relive an exciting historical reenactment; The War of 1812.
The story of the Nancy, a Schooner which sailed the Upper Great Lakes as a private cargo vessel is important to Wasaga Beach. During the war of 1812, the Nancy was pressed into service as a British supply ship. While performing this duty in August 1814, the schooner was sailed up the Nottawasaga River to hide from three American ships patrolling the area. The American ships, the Niagara, Tigress and Scorpion had a large force of men and firepower that proved to be too much for the vulnerable Nancy and her crew. The American ships were anchored in the Bay and proceeded to pound the Nancy across the strip of land, which separated the river from the bay. The Captain of the Nancy, Lieutenant Worsley, decided that the situation was hopeless and decided to scuttle the ship rather than let her and her valuable supplies fall into enemy hands. Before Lt. Worsley and his men could blow up the Nancy, there was a direct hit and she caught on fire and sank.
Worsley and his crew escaped into the woods and at night managed to slip around the guarding ships moored in the bay and rowed over 350 miles to warn the British at Fort Michilimackinac. Those guarding ships, the Tigress & the Scorpion were later captured by the British and renamed.
The sunken hull of the Nancy formed an obstruction in the river and eventually an island was established by the accumulation of silt. The remains of the hull now rest in a museum on the island to mark the site of the Nancys final resting place. For more information on the Park, please go to http://www.wasagabeachpark.com/.
The Grand Encampment at Nancy Island Historic Site features over 400 re-enactors opening their living history encampments to the public along with 19th century merchants, musket and cannon demonstrations, period artisans & demonstrators, roaming entertainers, live musical entertainment all day and much more. Come out and view the activiities and battles all weekend. For a full list of activities and events, please go to www.wasagaundersiege1812.com | | |
Recreational properties still considered a safe long-term investment and provide the ultimate Canadian family ‘staycation’ poll shows
TORONTO, June 18, 2009 – Despite the economic downturn, many Canadians are still dreaming of owning a recreational property, both as a long-term investment and to enjoy with family and friends. Canadians are willing to make sacrifices to own a cottage, and more want to use their cottage, cabin or chalet year-round as a recreational property and, for some, as their primary residence, according to the 2009 Royal LePage Recreational Property Report released today .
The 2009 Royal LePage Recreational Property Report comprises a nationwide survey of Canadian attitudes towards recreational property* ownership, coupled with a market analysis of recreational property prices, trends and activity in selected leisure markets across the country.
“The survey showed the dream of owning a get-away property on the water to escape the pressures of city life and to relax with family and friends, is still alive and well across the country,” said Phil Soper, President and Chief Executive of Royal LePage Real Estate Services. “Beyond the obvious lifestyle benefits however, our research demonstrates Canadians see recreational property as a smart and safe long term investment.”
The survey found that 64 per cent of Canadians view cottage ownership as a sound investment. To pursue their dream of buying a recreational property, 55 per cent of Canadians would be willing to make compromises with regards to their financial or lifestyle choices, such as purchasing a property with family and friends, renting out their cottage, making a cottage their primary residence, buying a fixer-upper, or moving into a smaller principal home in the city.
Added Soper, "An interesting trend is emerging that we believe is a direct response to the increasing size and congestion of our cities, accelerated by the recession. More and more Canadians have a desire to escape the urban jungle and use their recreational properties year-round. To save money, a majority told us that if they owned a cottage, they would be happy to call it their new vacation destination. It appears that many view owning a recreational property as the ultimate, no-hassle ‘staycation’ and one that presents an opportunity to invest while they enjoy.”
“While Canadians build their own personal equity through cottage ownership, they also contribute to the economy of the small leisure communities they vacation in by shopping at the local stores and through activities such as boating and golfing,” continued Soper.
Following a reduction in sales in the latter half of 2008 and over the winter, the recreational market is now showing signs of renewed interest and increased activity. Consumer concern about the recession and increasing inventories have eased demand and helped alleviate the chronic supply shortage that has characterized the recreational real estate market in recent years. Improved affordability is keeping many markets busy. So far this year the busiest areas have been those offering more modestly priced or entry-level properties, such as the Kawarthas in Ontario.
2009 Recreational Property Price Summary
Average Price Range by Province** |
Standard Waterfront, Land Access Cottage
1,000 sq feet, 3 bedrooms, 100 foot lot |
PROVINCE | AVERAGE PRICE RANGE 2009 |
Prince Edward Island | $100,000 - $500,000 |
Nova Scotia | $60,000 - $470,000 |
Newfoundland | $80,000 |
New Brunswick | $90,000 - $110,000 |
Quebec | $400,000 - $500,000 |
Ontario | $430,000 - $750,000 |
Manitoba | $250,000 - $360,000 |
Saskatchewan | $300,000 |
Alberta | $400,000 - $460,000 |
British Columbia | $530,000 - $880,000 |
NATIONAL AVERAGE | $370,000 - $600,000 |
Given their choice, 68 per cent of Canadians would purchase a recreational property on a lake, far and away the most popular choice. According to the 2009 survey, 89 per cent of Canadians think a cottage or cabin is a great place for family to gather, and 86 per cent think it is a great way to get out of the city for recreation and relaxation.
Canadians believe that the three most important features of a recreational property are peace and quiet (58 per cent), access to utilities*** (50 per cent) and four-season use (39 per cent). These factors are consistently rated among the top three across all regions. Other highly rated features include access to boating and fishing (23 per cent), proximity to amenities (18 per cent), ecologically friendly or “green” sites (17 per cent) and year-round activities (16 per cent). Rounding out the top 10 features Canadians desire were sunset vistas, docks, and deep water, at 16 per cent, 15 per cent and 9 per cent respectively.