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Two Great Ranches to choose
I have two great ranches to choose from one in Port Franks for $349,500 and one in Grand Bend for $499,000
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Here is Port Franks
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
NOW............. IS THE TIME TO BUY
Reprinted from the London Free Press Feb 9, 2010
QMI Agency
The Canadian Real Estate Association has boosted its forecast for 2011 existing home sales after a stronger-than-expected hand-off from 2010.
CREA now expects sales via its Multiple Listing Service to hit 439,900 units, representing an annual decline of 1.6%. In 2012, national sales activity should rebound by about 3% to reach 453,000 homes, it said.
"Home buyers recognize that low mortgage interest rates represent a once in a lifetime opportunity. At the same time, they expect that rates will rise, so they're doing their homework in order to understand what it could mean in terms of higher mortgage payments down the road before they make an offer," said Georges Pahud, CREA president.
Average home prices are expected to rise by 1.3% to touch $343,000 in 2011 and $347,000 in 2012. Manitoba, currently considered a sellers’ market, could see bigger price increases, CREA said.
New, stiffer mortgage lending rules will also bring forward some sales into the first quarter, especially in the more expensive markets.
CREA expects the market will regain traction after dipping in the second quarter as the economic recovery, jobs, incomes and consumer confidence rebound.
"Even though mortgage interest rates are expected to rise later this year, they will still be within short reach of current levels and remain supportive for housing market activity. Strengthening economic fundamentals will keep the housing market in balance, which will keep home prices stable," said Gregory Klump, CREA chief economist.
A handful of Canada’s biggest banks have already begun raising residential mortgage rates. On Tuesday, RBC Royal Bank followed in the footsteps of TD Canada Trust and CIBC to hike their benchmark five-year fixed rate by a quarter of a point to 5.44%. Lower promotional rates are available.
Also on Tuesday, the Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported the number of new housing projects started in January edged slightly higher on an increase in rural development.
Housing starts totalled 170,400 units, up from 169,000 units in December, CMHC said. The figure was below economists’ forecasts for 174,000 starts in the month.
For the whole of 2010, the number of housing starts was 189,930 units with activity moderating towards the end of the year.
“Housing starts moved slightly higher in January because of an increase in rural starts,” said Bob Dugan, chief economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre. “Single-detached and multiple starts showed a moderate decline.”
The number of condo projects started dropped by 1.5% to 82,900 units, while single-family homes declined by 2% to 64,000 units.
Rural starts were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 23,500 units in January.
Activity was mixed across the country, with sizable declines reported in the Prairies and British Columbia, while Atlantic Canada and Ontario posted an increase in developments
and more on this subject.
'Wild card' props up Canadian housing markets over past decade
Inventory remains key to stability in 2011
Mississauga, ON (February 8th, 2011) - Tighter inventory levels helped to make the last decade one of the healthiest periods on record for Canadian real estate, insulating markets in major centres from the peaks and valleys characteristic of past decades, according to a report released by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report measured monthly sales-to-new listings ratios in 18 major centres across the country from January 2000 to December 2010. The report found strong seller's/balanced conditions prevailed for much of the time frame, prompting significant gains in housing values. The lone exception was when the market dipped into buyer's territory during the latter half of 2008 and early 2009. However, fewer listings served to offset diminished demand and provided greater stability. Average price increases from 2000 to 2010 ranged from an annually compounded rate of return of 4.82 per cent in London-St. Thomas to a high of 9.56 per cent in Regina. The national average was 6.82 per cent. By far the tightest market in the nation was Winnipeg, where seller's ruled the roost for 85 per cent of the decade, followed by Hamilton-Burlington (67 per cent), Regina (63.6 per cent), Kitchener-Waterloo (59.8 per cent) and Edmonton (57.5 per cent).
QMI Agency
The Canadian Real Estate Association has boosted its forecast for 2011 existing home sales after a stronger-than-expected hand-off from 2010.
CREA now expects sales via its Multiple Listing Service to hit 439,900 units, representing an annual decline of 1.6%. In 2012, national sales activity should rebound by about 3% to reach 453,000 homes, it said.
"Home buyers recognize that low mortgage interest rates represent a once in a lifetime opportunity. At the same time, they expect that rates will rise, so they're doing their homework in order to understand what it could mean in terms of higher mortgage payments down the road before they make an offer," said Georges Pahud, CREA president.
Average home prices are expected to rise by 1.3% to touch $343,000 in 2011 and $347,000 in 2012. Manitoba, currently considered a sellers’ market, could see bigger price increases, CREA said.
New, stiffer mortgage lending rules will also bring forward some sales into the first quarter, especially in the more expensive markets.
CREA expects the market will regain traction after dipping in the second quarter as the economic recovery, jobs, incomes and consumer confidence rebound.
"Even though mortgage interest rates are expected to rise later this year, they will still be within short reach of current levels and remain supportive for housing market activity. Strengthening economic fundamentals will keep the housing market in balance, which will keep home prices stable," said Gregory Klump, CREA chief economist.
A handful of Canada’s biggest banks have already begun raising residential mortgage rates. On Tuesday, RBC Royal Bank followed in the footsteps of TD Canada Trust and CIBC to hike their benchmark five-year fixed rate by a quarter of a point to 5.44%. Lower promotional rates are available.
Also on Tuesday, the Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported the number of new housing projects started in January edged slightly higher on an increase in rural development.
Housing starts totalled 170,400 units, up from 169,000 units in December, CMHC said. The figure was below economists’ forecasts for 174,000 starts in the month.
For the whole of 2010, the number of housing starts was 189,930 units with activity moderating towards the end of the year.
“Housing starts moved slightly higher in January because of an increase in rural starts,” said Bob Dugan, chief economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre. “Single-detached and multiple starts showed a moderate decline.”
The number of condo projects started dropped by 1.5% to 82,900 units, while single-family homes declined by 2% to 64,000 units.
Rural starts were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 23,500 units in January.
Activity was mixed across the country, with sizable declines reported in the Prairies and British Columbia, while Atlantic Canada and Ontario posted an increase in developments
and more on this subject.
'Wild card' props up Canadian housing markets over past decade
Inventory remains key to stability in 2011
Mississauga, ON (February 8th, 2011) - Tighter inventory levels helped to make the last decade one of the healthiest periods on record for Canadian real estate, insulating markets in major centres from the peaks and valleys characteristic of past decades, according to a report released by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report measured monthly sales-to-new listings ratios in 18 major centres across the country from January 2000 to December 2010. The report found strong seller's/balanced conditions prevailed for much of the time frame, prompting significant gains in housing values. The lone exception was when the market dipped into buyer's territory during the latter half of 2008 and early 2009. However, fewer listings served to offset diminished demand and provided greater stability. Average price increases from 2000 to 2010 ranged from an annually compounded rate of return of 4.82 per cent in London-St. Thomas to a high of 9.56 per cent in Regina. The national average was 6.82 per cent. By far the tightest market in the nation was Winnipeg, where seller's ruled the roost for 85 per cent of the decade, followed by Hamilton-Burlington (67 per cent), Regina (63.6 per cent), Kitchener-Waterloo (59.8 per cent) and Edmonton (57.5 per cent).
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Grand Bend Winter Carnival
Its here again Friday Feb 4 thru
Sunday Feb 13
Celebrating 25 Years!
2011 marks the 25th anniversary of Grand Bend's Winter Carnival. 1986 was the first year the Winter Carnival was held. This year's theme, "Back To The Beginning" might - if you're the right age! - remind of the Back To The Future movies released in the 1980s.
Friday, February 4
6pm:Sobey's Drive-In Movie Night.
Where: Grand Bend Public School
Build your own car and come out to the movies. Ages - 12 and under. Runs until 9pm.
7:30pm:Garage Band Revue.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
Featuring Amitybeach, Demonic Demon Killers, The Nine Doors and Guests. All ages non-Licensed Event. Sponsored by the Grand Bend Optimist Club. Cost $5/person. Contact: Glen Bailey, 519-238-1472 or 519-238-5464 for more information.
Saturday, February 5
9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.
Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.
Contact Scott Musser for details at 519-868-6690.
10am:Scrapbooking.
Where: Pine Dale Motor Inn
Tables $15 - includes coffee and tea. To book a table call: 519-238-2231.
11am:Sno-Golf at Oakwood Resort.
Where: Oakwood
Enjoy a round of golf followed by bowl of chilli and Hot chocolate $15/person. Call 519-238-7325 to book tee time.
12pm:Children's Talent Show.
Where: Oakwood Clubhouse
Free admission. Call 519-238-7325 to register.
1pm:15th Annual Riverbend Olympics.
Where: The Riverbend
Gold Medal Prizes and other awards for competitors. Age of majority event. Contact Tracey at: 519-238-6919 to register.
2pm:Paddington's Shuffleboard.
Where: Paddington's
Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together. Call 519-238-5788 for more details.
2pm:AbraKIDabra Magic Show and Mad Science Show.
Where: Grand Bend Public School Gymnasium
Ages - 4 and up.
2pm:Karaoke with Grace.
Where: Gables
Age of majority event. Great prizes!
3pm:Ben Shane and Bobby K and Spaghetti Dinner.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
Call 519-238-2120 for ticket information.
9pm:Riverbend's Karaoke.
Where: The Riverbend
Age of majority event.
Sunday, February 6
9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.
Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.
Continued.
Friday, February 11
5pm:BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat!).
Where: Gables
Reserve early. Call 519-238-2371. Age of Majority event.
Saturday, February 12
9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.
Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.
9am:Health Wellness & Craft Show.
Where: Pinedale Motor Inn
Vendors: to book a table call: 519-238-2231.
10am:3 on 3 Road Hockey Tournament.
Where: Optimist Basketball court behind Firehall
Entry forms available at Grand Bend Chamber Office. Contact 519-238-8687 for more information.
11am:Back Door Lunch & Marshmallow Roast.
Where: Custom Catering, 12 Ontario St. S
Buy your lunch at the "back door", roast marshmallows around our firepit and enjoy hot chocolate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2pm:Paddington's Shuffleboard.
Where: Paddington's Pub
Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together. Call 519-238-5788 for more details.
2pm:Karaoke with Grace.
Where: Gables
Age of majority event. Great prizes!
3pm:Search for Talent .
Where: Gables
Win Prizes. Age of majority event.
3pm:The Persuaders and Steak dinner.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
$12p.p. Call 519-238-2120 for ticket information. Dinner 5-7pm.
5pm:United Church Chili Dinner.
Where: Grand Bend United Church
Warm up with chilli, salad, roll and pie $8 per adult. Hot dogs for children under 10 - $5. Call 519-238-8912 for more details. Please use side entrance.
5pm:Valentine's Dinner and Dance.
Where: Oakwood Resort
5pm - Delicious Buffet in the Oak Dining Room (reservations recommended). 8:30pm - Live Entertainment, Phil Sloan, in the Clubhouse. Call 519-238-7325 for details.
5:30pm:Rotary Club Parade.
Where: Main Street
Parade runs down Main Street towards the beach.
8pm:Winter Carnival Fireworks Celebration.
Where: Lions Park next to the Grand Bend Legion.
9pm:"Willy Styles" Live at The Riverbend.
Live entertainment.
Sunday, February 13
8am:Grand Bend Firemen's Breakfast.
Where: Located behind Bank of Montreal
$6/Adults. $3/Children ages 5-12 years. Kids 5 and under free! Please bring canned goods for food bank.
2pm:Waiter's Race.
Where: Colonial Parking Lot
Live entertainment by Lance Bedard. Phone Judy Mason at 519-238- 2371 to register.
3pm:Winter Carnival Raffle Draw.
Where: Colonial Rod and Gun Lounge
Draws for all raffle prizes and 50/50 Tickets. Friday, February 4
6pm:Sobey's Drive-In Movie Night.
Where: Grand Bend Public School
Build your own car and come out to the movies. Ages - 12 and under. Runs until 9pm.
7:30pm:Garage Band Revue.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
Featuring Amitybeach, Demonic Demon Killers, The Nine Doors and Guests. All ages non-Licensed Event. Sponsored by the Grand Bend Optimist Club. Cost $5/person. Contact: Glen Bailey, 519-238-1472 or 519-238-5464 for more information.
Sunday Feb 13
Celebrating 25 Years!
2011 marks the 25th anniversary of Grand Bend's Winter Carnival. 1986 was the first year the Winter Carnival was held. This year's theme, "Back To The Beginning" might - if you're the right age! - remind of the Back To The Future movies released in the 1980s.
Friday, February 4
6pm:Sobey's Drive-In Movie Night.
Where: Grand Bend Public School
Build your own car and come out to the movies. Ages - 12 and under. Runs until 9pm.
7:30pm:Garage Band Revue.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
Featuring Amitybeach, Demonic Demon Killers, The Nine Doors and Guests. All ages non-Licensed Event. Sponsored by the Grand Bend Optimist Club. Cost $5/person. Contact: Glen Bailey, 519-238-1472 or 519-238-5464 for more information.
Saturday, February 5
9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.
Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.
Contact Scott Musser for details at 519-868-6690.
10am:Scrapbooking.
Where: Pine Dale Motor Inn
Tables $15 - includes coffee and tea. To book a table call: 519-238-2231.
11am:Sno-Golf at Oakwood Resort.
Where: Oakwood
Enjoy a round of golf followed by bowl of chilli and Hot chocolate $15/person. Call 519-238-7325 to book tee time.
12pm:Children's Talent Show.
Where: Oakwood Clubhouse
Free admission. Call 519-238-7325 to register.
1pm:15th Annual Riverbend Olympics.
Where: The Riverbend
Gold Medal Prizes and other awards for competitors. Age of majority event. Contact Tracey at: 519-238-6919 to register.
2pm:Paddington's Shuffleboard.
Where: Paddington's
Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together. Call 519-238-5788 for more details.
2pm:AbraKIDabra Magic Show and Mad Science Show.
Where: Grand Bend Public School Gymnasium
Ages - 4 and up.
2pm:Karaoke with Grace.
Where: Gables
Age of majority event. Great prizes!
3pm:Ben Shane and Bobby K and Spaghetti Dinner.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
Call 519-238-2120 for ticket information.
9pm:Riverbend's Karaoke.
Where: The Riverbend
Age of majority event.
Sunday, February 6
9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.
Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.
Continued.
Friday, February 11
5pm:BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat!).
Where: Gables
Reserve early. Call 519-238-2371. Age of Majority event.
Saturday, February 12
9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.
Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.
9am:Health Wellness & Craft Show.
Where: Pinedale Motor Inn
Vendors: to book a table call: 519-238-2231.
10am:3 on 3 Road Hockey Tournament.
Where: Optimist Basketball court behind Firehall
Entry forms available at Grand Bend Chamber Office. Contact 519-238-8687 for more information.
11am:Back Door Lunch & Marshmallow Roast.
Where: Custom Catering, 12 Ontario St. S
Buy your lunch at the "back door", roast marshmallows around our firepit and enjoy hot chocolate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2pm:Paddington's Shuffleboard.
Where: Paddington's Pub
Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together. Call 519-238-5788 for more details.
2pm:Karaoke with Grace.
Where: Gables
Age of majority event. Great prizes!
3pm:Search for Talent .
Where: Gables
Win Prizes. Age of majority event.
3pm:The Persuaders and Steak dinner.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
$12p.p. Call 519-238-2120 for ticket information. Dinner 5-7pm.
5pm:United Church Chili Dinner.
Where: Grand Bend United Church
Warm up with chilli, salad, roll and pie $8 per adult. Hot dogs for children under 10 - $5. Call 519-238-8912 for more details. Please use side entrance.
5pm:Valentine's Dinner and Dance.
Where: Oakwood Resort
5pm - Delicious Buffet in the Oak Dining Room (reservations recommended). 8:30pm - Live Entertainment, Phil Sloan, in the Clubhouse. Call 519-238-7325 for details.
5:30pm:Rotary Club Parade.
Where: Main Street
Parade runs down Main Street towards the beach.
8pm:Winter Carnival Fireworks Celebration.
Where: Lions Park next to the Grand Bend Legion.
9pm:"Willy Styles" Live at The Riverbend.
Live entertainment.
Sunday, February 13
8am:Grand Bend Firemen's Breakfast.
Where: Located behind Bank of Montreal
$6/Adults. $3/Children ages 5-12 years. Kids 5 and under free! Please bring canned goods for food bank.
2pm:Waiter's Race.
Where: Colonial Parking Lot
Live entertainment by Lance Bedard. Phone Judy Mason at 519-238- 2371 to register.
3pm:Winter Carnival Raffle Draw.
Where: Colonial Rod and Gun Lounge
Draws for all raffle prizes and 50/50 Tickets. Friday, February 4
6pm:Sobey's Drive-In Movie Night.
Where: Grand Bend Public School
Build your own car and come out to the movies. Ages - 12 and under. Runs until 9pm.
7:30pm:Garage Band Revue.
Where: Grand Bend Legion
Featuring Amitybeach, Demonic Demon Killers, The Nine Doors and Guests. All ages non-Licensed Event. Sponsored by the Grand Bend Optimist Club. Cost $5/person. Contact: Glen Bailey, 519-238-1472 or 519-238-5464 for more information.
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