Recent Blog Posts by Jo-Ann Brown

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1-3 PM 99 VICTORIA ST., HASTINGS

Great starter home with absolutely nothing to do but move in!  Lots of improvements and upgrades since 2011 including metal roof, vinyl siding, eaves, soffits and fascia, furnace and duct work - and the list goes on and on.  Large eat in kitchen with walkout to newer deck overlooking fantastic back yard. See you there.  $159,900.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Hope everyone has a great day celebrating Mother's Day.  May all the mothers and grandmothers have a wonderful and fun day.

Earth Hour, Saturday, March 31, 2012, 8:30-9:30 pm

Just a reminder to turn the lights out and unplug appliances not being used  between 8:30 - 9:30 pm on March 31.  You can sign up to Earth Hour by visiting www.earth hour.org and commit to turning off your lights.  Earth Hour is world wide and cities around the world will turn off their lights for just one hour.  Switching off your lights is a very simple action that can make ...

RICK MERCER, PCVS AND SPREAD THE NET CHALLENGE

Congratulations to PCVS on your recent win with Spread the Net challenge.  Rick Mercer has been in the city to make the announcement.  PCVS raised the most money among competing Canadian high schools, elementary schools, colleges and universities.  The school raised $52,631 that will buy mosquito netting for African families.  The PCVS campaign will be featured in a segment of Rick ...

Maple Sugar Festivals

It's that time of year!  Two local areas are celebrating sugar bush season.  Sandy Flat Sugar Bush hosts the 26th annual Warkworth Maple Sugar Festival this Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Note that there is now a shuttle bus from the village to the farm (no parking except for handicapped parking).  There is also an art show and sale, an antiques show and ...

158 Wilson Street, Open House, Sunday, March 11, 1-3 pm

Just want to invite you to a great open house in the south end.  This  lovely brick bungalow offers a water view of the Otonabee River, is located on the quiet dead-end section of Wilson Street.   Great location for retirees or young families as location is close to the Memorial Centre, YMCA, and Farmers Market to name a few amenities.  Features include gas heat, ...

Open House, Sunday, March 4, 1-3 pm, 533 Gilmour Street

Old West End .  This 2 1/2 storey century home features 9 ft ceilings, mostly hardwood throughout with original 12" trim, den with leaded glass doors, servants stairs from dining room, large foyer with oak staircase, kitchen addition, professionally finished lot with dormer, walkout from bedroom to balcony.  See you there!

651 Park St North, Open House, Sunday, Feb. 26 1-3 pm

First Time Buyers!  Completely renovated 1 1/2 storey home in the north end, ideal starter features 3 bedrooms, mudroom, newly updated 4 piece bath, freshly painted, dry unspoiled basement,   Immediate possession is available!  Close to amenities, Jackson Park and Trail College.  With mortgage rates so low, this is a fantastic buy.  $179,000

Open House, 1607 Scollard Crescent, Feb. 19, 1-3 pm

Gorgeous brick bungalow, open concept kitchen and living room, formal dining room, elegant foyer with French doors, main floor laundry, 2+2 bedrooms, 3 baths, professionally finished lower level, 2 walkouts, hardwood and ceramic flooring, crown moulding, Energy Star Home, large lot with great views.  Close to Rotary Trail, Trent University, Trent Canal System and Waverly Heights Park.  Family ...

Home Sales Rise In November

According to statistics from CREA national resale housing activity rose slightly in November from the previous month.  The national average price posted a 4.6 per cent year-over-year gain in November. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.  If you have to travel anywhere, please be safe.  May the Spirit of Christmas leave its blessing in the heats of you and yours. 

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, NOV. 27, 1-3 PM, 740 STORMONT STREET

Great home for first time buyer.  North End bungalow, close to amenities.  This 2+1 bungalow features nice kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and bath on main floor.  Lower level with rec room, bedroom, bath and separate walk up.  Detached single garage.  Can't go wrong!  Potential for rental income.

NEW PRICE - CHEMONG LAKE WATERFRONT

$289,000  - PRICED TO SELL.  Great 4 bedroom home/cottage, updated kitchen, newer windows and doors, living room with patio doors to deck.  Detached garage, boat house with marine railway.  Perfect home for retirees.  Located in friendly community, minutes to Peterborough, large private lot.  Neat as a pin!  Motivated sellers.  Quick possession available.  ...

OPEN HOUSE, 494 WELLINGTON ST., SAT. Oct. 15, 1-2:30

Why Pay Rent!  Fantastic home for 1st time buyers.  With just 5% down your monthly mortage payment will be approximately $810 OAC.  Taxes not included.  Great opportunity to get into the real estate market as mortgage rates remain so low!  Side door offers rental potential, 5 appliances included, hardwood floors, 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept.  Just move in and enjoy!  ...

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

It's going to be perfect weather for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  I hope you are able to enjoy this special time with family and friends.  My son is going to cook his first turkey in his new home!  I'm so looking forward to this!  What a treat this will be.  We have so much to be thankful for.   If you have to drive, please be care and safe on the roads.  ...

Open House, Sunday, October 2, 1-3 pm, 494 Wellington Street

With mortgage rates so low this is a great opportunity to take a look at this wonderful home.  Surprisingly much larger than it appears, this is a perfect home for First Time Buyers.  Gleaming hardwood, open concept dining and living room, living room  room plaster walls and crown moulding, kitchen open to living room.  2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths, side door leads to finished lower level ...

OPEN HOUSE, 494 WELLINGTON STREET, SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, 1-3 PM

Charming North End bungalow, perfect home for first time buyers or investors.  Rental potential with separate side door leading to lower level.  2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gleaming hardwood, open concept living and dining room, kitchen open to living room. Far more spacious than it appears!  Lovely tiered perennial gardens, large private mature yard with patio, 2 parking spots.  ...

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME

New Price.  494 Wellington Street.  Great opportunity for first time buyers or investors!  Open concept, gleaming hardwood, kitchen open to living room, (5 appliances included), 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths.  Possible rental opportunity with separate side door with direct entry into finished lower level.  Close to Traill College, amenities and steps to Jackson Park.  Large private ...

Chemong Lake Home or Cottage

Perfect retirement home, private level lot, close to the city, friendly waterfront neighbourhood.  Features wide double garage for the hobbyist, boat house with marine railway,  4 bedrooms, updated windows, updated kitchen, living room with walkout to wrap around deck.  Great boating and fishing.  $309,900  Motivated Seller.  Call me for your private viewing. 

Open House, 494 Wellington Street, Sunday August 21, 1-3 pm

Charming North End starter home.  2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept dining and living room, kitchen open to living room, hardwood on main level, side entry to lower level, updated windows, large private back yard with patio area.  Close to amentities and Jackson Park.  $194,900

Open House, Sunday, July 24, 494 Wellington Street

New Listing!  Attractive North End 2 + 2 bungalow, lovely hardwood floors on the main level, open concept living and dining room, bay window and crown molding in living room, kitchen open to livingroom, 2 baths.  Finished lower level, side door offers direct access to lower level offering lots of potential.  Large mature private yard with patio area.  Ideal home for first time buyers.  Steps ...

Open House, 138 Maryland Drive, Sunday, July 17, 1-3

Chemong Lake waterfront home or cottage with 4 bedrooms, updated kitchen, wrap around deck overlooking waterfront, large private lot, detached double garage and boat house.  Located in a friendly waterfront community, only minutes to Peterborough.  Great boating and fishing.  Perfect location for retirees.  $314,900. 

National Canoe Day, Saturday June 25, Beavermead Park

National Canoe Day at Beavermead Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Admission is free.  There will be demonstrations, displays and activities and a barbeque.  The Ontario Mathathon Canoe Association will hold a regatta at 2 pm.  People with their own canoe and gear can take part in a paddle  up the Trent Severn through Locks 20 and 21.  In honour of National Canoe ...

Little Lake MusicFest

First show of the season for Little Lake MusicFest starts at Saturday, June 25, 8 p.m. and features Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.  Bring your lawn chair or rent one for $4 (limited number available).  Enjoy the concert by the water and listening to fantastic music.  And to think...it's FREE!   We are so lucky to live in Peterborough.

Chemong Lake Waterfront Home or Cottage

Are you  planning on downsizing from your current home?   Do you love boating and fishing?  Have you always wanted to own waterfront  property?  Take a look at 138 Maryland Drive.  Great opportunity to purchase a nice 4 bedroom home with updated kitchen, open living room with walkout to wraparound deck overlooking the waterfront.  Neat ...