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Price Reduced on Peek-a-Boo Trail in Peekaboo Point

Peekaboo Point, Tiny  -  Announcing a price reduction on Peek-a-Boo Trail, a single story. Now MLS® $99,900 - 3.5 Acre Lot Water View.

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Food Bank Dos & Don'ts

Every day is a good day to think about those less fortunate souls. But Christmas is a particularly needy time and it's the time that the food banks do their biggest business, incoming and outgoing. If you find it in your heart to make a donation this year, please consider these tips.

• Food drives are not an opportunity to unload expired food from your pantry. It's always best if you shop for your donation items at the grocery store. 

• Would you give expired baby food to your infant? No? Then please don't donate it to a needy child. 

• Clients of food banks need nourishing food. Chances are, if you don't like the smoked cheese and oysters from your Christmas hamper, neither will they.

• Packets of soy sauce, ketchup and vinegar from fast food restaurants are not food

• Ice cream is a lovely treat but not practical for food drives. Non-perishable means food that won't go bad or melt if left outside in any temperature.

• Personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper etc. are also welcome.

• Time is a lovely donation. If you can give a few hours to help unload, sort and load food it will be greatly appreciated and a guaranteed tick in the "nice" column.

Be an angel and donate time and food to your local food bank. God bless and have a very Merry Christmas.

 

 

 

 

2 Story For Sale in West Midland

696 Victoria_front
Some TLC will make this one shine

• 1,600 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $129,900 - Affordable fixer-upper

 -  Large 3 bedroom home across from Bayview Park. Great potential to transform this house into a terrific family home. Nice yard with large deck and garden shed. Newer (2009) gas furnace and air conditioning. Some newer windows. Good location, great value.

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Price Reduced on 14 Mackenzie Court in Penetanguishene

Penetanguishene, Simcoe County  -  Announcing a price reduction on 14 Mackenzie Court, a 1,176 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm bungalow "Raised Bungalow". Now MLS® $244,900 - Wow! Big reduction!.

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Price Reduced on 14 Mackenzie Court in Penetanguishene

Penetanguishene, Simcoe County  -  Announcing a price reduction on 14 Mackenzie Court, a 1,176 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm bungalow "Raised Bungalow". Now MLS® $253,500 - Reduced!.

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Fall is the perfect time to buy land

It really is! But not early fall when all you can do is admire the colours and wonder what the heck you're looking at. Late fall, when the leaves have hit the deck is an ideal time to look at lots. Heavily wooded lots are so much easier to navigate when the foliage is gone. You'll still have to clamber over undergrowth but you'll have a much easier time picking out paths through the trees. And speaking of trees, it's the perfect time to pick out which trees are good to keep and which are good to go. 

Once you've narrowed your search, you might want to go back to those lots that are most interesting and take a 200' tape measure and some orange marking tape. Armed with the rough dimensions of your dream home, wrap the tape around a few trees to simulate the perimeter of the house. Then stand at your "windows" and admire your view. Just be sure to get permission from the owner or Realtor first. Otherwise it's trespassing!

Building a home in the country is a dream that many share. Fortunately, in Simcoe County there are still plenty of desirable locations where lots are available. If you're working without the help of a real estate professional, please check with the local authorities to determine what's allowed on your lot. With so much environmentally sensitive land around, you can't assume that the zoning by-laws are the same for all lots in any municipality. 

Here are a few things to consider before you buy:

Zoning: Make sure that the lot is zoned for the use you plan to put it to. Some lots have mixed zoning that will allow for building on some part of the property with the rest as Environmentally Protected. 

Size of House: There are minimum and maximum sizes of house that can be built depending on the size of the lot.

Setbacks: You'll need to know how close to the lot lines you can build your house/garage

Well/Septic: If you won't be able to connect to municipal services, you'll need a well and septic. An environmental study and test holes will be needed to determine the correct placement and how deep you'll need to drill for water.  

So get out and pick your spot. And spend the winter, planning and dreaming and getting those permits so you can be ready to start as soon as the weather permits.

Need help finding a lot? Call me. I'd love to help. 

 

Open House in Penetanguishene on Saturday

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Penetanguishene, Simcoe County  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 14 Mackenzie Court on October 1 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Price Reduced on 14 Mackenzie Court in Bellisle Heights

Bellisle Heights, Penetanguishene  -  Announcing a price reduction on 14 Mackenzie Court, a 1,176 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm bungalow "Raised Bungalow". Now MLS® $264,000 - Reduced!.

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Open House in West Midland on Saturday

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West Midland, Midland  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 27-696 King St on September 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Open House in Bellisle Heights on Saturday

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Bellisle Heights, Penetanguishene  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 14 Mackenzie Court on September 24 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Open House in Bowling Green, Midland on Saturday

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West Midland, Midland  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 27-696 King St on September 3 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Open House in Bowling Green, Midland on Sunday

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West Midland, Midland  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 27-696 King St on September 4 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Open House in Peekaboo Point on Saturday

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Peekaboo Point, Tiny  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 314 Peek-a-boo Trail on September 3 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Condo Bungalow For Sale in West Midland


Delightful townhome condo with a view

• 1,042 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm bungalow "Townhouse" - MLS® $196,500 - Affordable Condo!

 -  Enjoy affordable retirement living in this lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath unit with a delightful view of the pond and seasonal view of Little Lake. This lovingly maintained unit features a nearly new, tiled walk-in shower in the master bath. Keep cozy with the gas fireplace and cool in the warmer months with air conditioning. You`ll love the sunset views from the west-facing patio with its new electric awning. Bowling Green is an ideal location close to shopping and all local amenities.

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Open House in Peekaboo Point on Saturday

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Peekaboo Point, Tiny  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 191 Peek-a-boo Trail on July 23 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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