Large Lot!
• 1 bath, 2 bdrm bungalow - 
MLS® $129,000 - Priced to Sell!
Renfrew County, Ontario - This house is priced to sell with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a full basement, and a carport. A large portion of the property is fenced in for the children and or dogs. This property also consists of 4 extra lots included in the price. The total combined lot size with these lots included is 99 feet X 198 feet. Many possibilities.
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As the new year gets under way, I am pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Daley to the SellWithSteve team. Her outstanding dedication to client service will be a valuable addition as we continue to strive in providing absolute top notch service. We are both successful in what we do because we care about you, our clients. We want you to be so satisfied that you would never hesitate to refer a friend, collegue, family member or neighbour to the SellWithSteve team.
In addition to Lisa, we are also adding an office administrator/client care co-ordinator to the team. Leanne Wieland will make sure our office runs smoothly, and that everything which needs to be done will be done in a timely fashion. Actually, with our growing business, I also need someone to help me keep organized. The real estate business is getting more high-tech, and unfortunately, as you no doubt know, the older you get, the more difficult it becomes in keeping up to date with it all. So Leanne will also have to stay on top of all that as well.
As a team, we want you to know that you can contact us anytime you have a question about anything to do with real estate. Even if you are just curious, we are here to help.
Convenient Location!
• 2 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $209,900 - Large Family Home!
Pembroke East, Pembroke - Large 5 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located to hospital, schools, parks, and shopping. New upgrades include flooring, kitchen, roof, windows and door. The rear yard is fenced, there is a single car garage, and a nice front porch for those summer evenings.
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"Dream Garage!!"
• 1,200 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm bungalow - MLS® $245,000 - Solid Bungalow!
Laurentian Valley, Renfrew County - You must make sure to see this perfect family bungalow just a stones throw from the City of Pembroke. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is on a quiet cul-de-sac in a park like setting, and backs onto the Indian River. Features include, hardwood, a wood fireplace, central air, natural gas heat and a finished basement. The backyard is fully fenced for the kids. The would-be mechanic or hobbyist will absolutely love the 40' X 30' garage complete with oversized garage doors. Room for both vehicles and a whole lot more. Convenient city living, in a peaceful, private setting, without having to pay city taxes. Don't miss out.
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Quality Built Custom Home!
• 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - 
MLS® $369,900 - Solid Value!
Alice, Laurentian Valley - You must visit this spectacular custom built 2-storey, 1 1/2 acre property just 5 minutes from Pembroke. Loads of hardwood and ceramic tile. Very efficient radiant in-floor heating, central air, central vac, private hot tub, garden doors to private upper balconies, built-in stainless appliances. The double attached garage is heated and has its own plumbing. The landscaped yard even has a custom storage shed. Simply stunning, solid, and beautiful.
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Centrally Located!
• 1 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story - MLS® $124,000 - Nice Starter Home!
Pembroke Central, Pembroke - Very affordable 3-bedroom starter for the first time home buyer. This home is centrally located and close to most amenities. New wiring, new hot water tank, newer kitchen appliances and counter tops, newer windows, and a new bathroom with a jet tub. The main floor laundry room has an included washer and dryer. The main floor bedroom, could be used as a family room instead. This home also has a large back yard for the kids.
Some finishing touches need to be completed by the new owners, which in turn would add even more value to this property.
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Thinking of selling your home but not sure if now is the "right time?" Talk to a REALTOR® for sound advice on when to sell your home in the least amount of time for the best possible price.
First a REALTOR® will help you examine your reasons for wanting to sell. The most common reasons why people decide to sell their homes include changes to their financial status, an employment transfer, a growing family or retirement. Today's low interest rates have also made it attractive for many homeowners to "move up" to a larger home.
Whatever your reason, selling a house is a complicated procedure so it's imperative to have a qualified real estate professional on your side. Because selling a home involves large sums of money and complicated legal documents, a REALTOR®'s expertise can help a homeowner avoid costly mistakes.
Real estate cycles
Buying your home was probably the best investment you ever made. That's because over the long term, real estate has proven to be a sound investment while at the same time offering you and your family shelter and a feeling of pride of ownership.
However, real estate is subject to the law of supply and demand which creates cycles in the market. A shortage of homes generally means prices rise. This cycle is commonly known as a "seller's market." Alternately, a surplus of homes can result in a slow down in home sales or even a reduction in prices and is often referred to as a "buyers market."
One of the most important services a REALTOR® provides is market analysis. Most people don't have the time it takes to conduct the comprehensive market research required to accurately price a home. A REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what economic and other factors are impacting current market conditions.
Which market is best?
Obviously, you will want to sell your home quickly and for the highest possible price. In a "seller's market," you often see many buyers competing for the same house resulting in top prices -- sometimes even over the original list price. However, if you are planning to purchase another home after the sale, chances are you will be competing in the same seller's market faced with higher prices.
In a buyer's market you may find you have to wait longer to sell your home for a fair price. The upside to selling your home in a buyer's market is you'll have more selection and pricing options when you go looking for your new property.
Although the current market cycle should influence your decision to sell, remember there are trade-offs to selling in either a buyer's or seller's market. Some people are concerned that if they trade up to a larger home in a buyer's market they will lose some of their home's equity in the sale. But, while you may sell your home at a "discount," it's likely you will purchase your larger home at an even greater discount. The advantage is you then own a larger asset with even greater potential for appreciation.
Seasonality
In Ontario, changing seasons and the weather can affect buyer demand. For example, fewer buyers may be out looking at homes during the cold and snowy winter months, but as a seller you will be competing with fewer homes on the market. Spring tends to be an attractive time for real estate sales as gardens start to look nice again and people come out of hibernation. Buyers with school-aged children like to purchase in the spring so they can move in over the summer. However, homes sell throughout the year so think of the season as only one factor in deciding when to sell your home.
There are many important issues that come into play when deciding to sell your home. A REALTOR® can help you to determine if now is the best time for you.
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When you dream of your dream home, what do you see? Each of us has a vision of what it will be, but getting as close to that vision as possible is a practical, step-by-step process that begins with finding a REALTOR®. A REALTOR® is your best ally throughout the home buying process. He or she can provide expert advice and help you determine how much you can afford, what kind of home you can buy in that price range, and where it may be located.
You've no doubt heard the phrase: location, location, location. That's because it's the most important factor in making any real estate purchase. To find the right location you must think of where you want to live both in broader terms and in more detail. First of all what type of area do you want to live in?
Urban: Urban communities offer the broadest range of housing types, but generally at higher prices than similar-sized homes in non-urban locations.
Suburban: The suburbs are typically made up of newer neighbourhoods, schools and shopping centres. Prices may or may not be lower than those of the central city, but you often get more square footage, larger rooms and bigger lots.
Smaller towns and cities: A slower-paced lifestyle and lower taxes and housing prices are often big draws to Ontario's smaller communities. There are fewer types of homes available and the number for sale could be limited.
Rural: A stream flowing over a few acres sounds appealing and your housing budget will often buy you more in a rural setting than any alternative above.
Features
Once you've considered the broader location options above, it's time to think about the features you need and want in a home. Prepare a shopping list. How many bedrooms and bathrooms? One or two-car garage? Large backyard or small? List the features you are looking for as needs or wants.
Comparing homes and locations
Now you want to match the type of home you'd like with the location. Start reading the real estate ads in local newspapers and REALTOR®-produced publications. These ads will give you an idea of the communities that best match your criteria for home and location. Drive through the communities that are likely candidates.
Check out the types of homes available, how well the neighbourhoods are maintained, the availability of schools and shopping, recreational and religious facilities. Be aware of drawbacks: highway noise, train tracks, airports and large industrial centres. Drive through the neighbourhoods at different times of the day.
Attend open houses in the areas you are exploring. You'll begin to understand which best suit your needs and which are in your price range.
Open houses also provide an excellent chance to meet the REALTORS® hosting the events. Chances are that you'll select a REALTOR® from among those you meet at these open houses.
You'll find the services of a REALTOR® invaluable in helping you locate the home that's right for you.
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Endless potential for this lot!
• single story - MLS® $79,000 - 1.75 Acres in Round Lake!
Round Lake, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen - 1.75 acres at the corner of Round Lake Road and Turners Road in Round Lake. 22 km's from Algonquin Park and directly across from Bonnechere Provincial Park and Round Lake itself. 200 amp service, sandpoint well and phone service on site. Many possibles with this property as it is not zoned for any particular use. Currently, a "chip truck" business is being operated on it. The business and all related chattels are also included in the asking price. Easily severed into 2 separate building lots.
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Premier Neighbourhood!
• 4 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $429,000 - East End Executive!
Pembroke East, Pembroke - This is your chance to own a huge all-brick executive in one of Pembroke's finest neighbourhoods. Located on a quiet cul de sac, this 5 bedroom home has room for your entire family. The entrance foyer sets up this home with the open spiral staircase leading to the second floor. To the right of the foyer is the living room and dining room. To the left is the family room with it's gas fireplace, the eat-in kitchen with doors leading to the rear deck and yard, and the main floor laundry off the garage. Upstairs you will find the extra large master with a sitting area and full ensuite, as well as three more large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement is completely finished with a wet bar, bedroom, a full bath and of course a huge recroom. Close to schools, shopping, parks and more.
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Great New Sudivision!
• 1 bath, 3 bdrm bungalow "Hi-Ranch style" - MLS® $249,000 - Newer Hi-Ranch!
Laurentian Valley, Renfrew County - WELCOME HOME TO THIS NEWER RAISED RANCH IN THE NEW LAURENTIAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION OFF BOUNDARY ROAD IN PEMBROKE. TWO PLUS ONE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD AND TILE FLOORS. UPGRADED CABINETRY IN THE WELL APPOINTED KITCHEN. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOM FINISH YOUR UNSPOILED LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS. BUILT IN 2006, YOUR FAMILY CAN BE A PART OF THIS NEW AND VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOOD.
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Unlimited Possibilities!
• 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $289,000 - Absolutely Unique!
Eganville, Bonnechere Valley - This is your chance to own a piece of Eganville history. The old train station has been completely renovated into an absoluely unique family home that will definitely be "one of a kind". Huge kitchen, dining and living rooms. The hallway from the dining room and living room, features "his and hers" 2-piece bathrooms. The master bedroom is again huge and from here you follow the main hallway having two more bedrooms, and a full 4-piece bath with a laundry. At the end of the hall is the workshop to end all workshops measuring 31 feet by 22 feet. This property is zoned commercial and includes 3 acres of land. The possibilities are endless. Own a unique house, open a business of your choice, or have a combination of both.
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National resale housing market activity continued climbing in July 2009, with sales posting the largest year-over-year gain in two years. It was also the first time on record that sales activity topped 50,000 units for the month of July in any year on record.
According to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), a total of 50,270 homes traded hands via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) of Canadian real estate boards in July 2009. This is up 18.2 per cent from the same month last year, and stands 3.9 per cent above the previous record for the month of July set back in 2007.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, national MLS® home sales posted a sixth consecutive month-over-month increase in July, climbing 2.5 per cent from June to reach 42,539 units. Seasonally adjusted activity now stands 61.2 per cent above the decade-low in January, and just 1.4 per cent below the all-time peak May 2007.
“Sales activity started off the third quarter on a strong footing,” said CREA President Dale Ripplinger. “The difference in the resale housing market now, compared to the beginning of the year, is night and day, and nowhere is this more evident than in the West. Homebuyers recognize that interest rates and prices have bottomed out, and are taking advantage of excellent affordability before prices and interest rates move higher.”
Resale activity in July 2009 was up from the same month last year in about 60 per cent of local markets. Year-over-year gains in Toronto (28 per cent), Vancouver (90 per cent), Montreal (19 per cent), Calgary (22 per cent) and Edmonton (28 per cent) contributed most to the national increase in activity.
Demand is rebounding sharply in some of Canada’s priciest housing markets, which continues to skew the national average price upward. The national MLS® residential average price rose 7.6 per cent from one year ago to $326,832. Only seven local markets posted new average price records in July. The strong rebound in sales activity, not price, in some of Canada’s most expensive markets is skewing the national average price upward, just as a sharp decline in activity in these markets skewed the average lower in late 2008.
The price trend is similar but more muted for the weighted national MLS® average price, which compensates for changes in provincial sales activity by taking into account provincial proportions of privately owned housing stock. The weighted national MLS® average sale price was up 4.6 per cent year-over-year in July 2009.
The weighted average price increase for an aggregate of 25 major markets reveals a similarly muted trend compared to its unweighted counterpart. The major market weighted average price rose 2.8 per cent year-over-year in July 2009, compared to an increase of 8.3 per cent for the unweighted major market average price. The major market weighted average price compensates for changes in sales activity in major markets by taking into account the proportion of privately owned housing stock in each market in relation to the major market aggregate.
The supply of homes coming onto the MLS® market remained down from year-ago levels. Down 13 per cent from year-ago levels to 73,444 units, this represents the seventh year-over-year decline in as many months in the number of new listings.
Rebounding demand combined with fewer new listings is beginning to draw down the overall supply of homes on the market. There were 219,982 homes listed for sale on the MLS® systems of real estate boards in Canada at the end of July 2009, down 12.4 per cent from July 2008. It is the third consecutive year-over-year decline in active listings, and the largest in more than six years.
The number of months of inventory is equal to the supply of active listings at the end of the month divided by the number of sales that month. It represents the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity. Nationally, there were 4.4 months of inventory in July. This is up slightly from June, but remains one of the lowest figures over the past two years, and well below the recessionary peak of 12.8 months in January 2009.
The seasonally adjusted dollar volume of all residential MLS® sales set a new record in July 2009, climbing 5.5 per cent from the previous month to reach $13.8 billion.
“Home sales through the MLS® systems in July provide clear evidence that sentiment about making major purchases continues to improve,” said Chief Economist Gregory Klump. “Activity may level out over the rest of the year as home prices and mortgage lending interest rates creep higher.”
“The number of new listings coming onto the market is down from last year and the rebound in sales activity is paring inventories, so the number months of inventory is on the wane,” said Klump. “These trends are supporting average prices. Average prices dropped sharply over the second half of 2008 but have rebounded since then, so average prices are expected to continue climbing over the rest of the year.”
Family Home in a Country Setting!
• 1 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story - MLS® $249,000 - 15 Minutes From Pembroke!
Micksburg, Laurentian Valley - Do you crave a private country setting with an easy commute to the city? Then your family will be impressed with this home. Three large bedrooms and a huge four-piece bathroom. Formal dining and living rooms and a finished lower level family room with an efficient wood stove. Extras include lots of hardwood and tile, a new steel roof and a newer above ground pool for those summer days. You will enjoy the covered deck of the back foyer. This home has been well cared for, and it shows!
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Less than 15 Minutes to Pembroke!
• 1 bath, 3 bdrm ranch - MLS® $214,000 - Value in the Country!
Wilberforce, Highlands East - This beautiful high ranch is privately located less than 15 minutes south of Pembroke. The open concept main level features a large kitchen, dining room, and living room, with lots of natural light with the picture window and sliding doors leading to the rear deck. The finished lower level has a simply stunning family room with penty of natural light once again. This level also featues a walkout to the driveway area, a large bedroom and the laundry and utility rooms. Lots of storage space abounds in the combination shed/workshop at the rear of the property. Great privacy in a great location, with room for the whole family.
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