Peterborough and Lindsay Stories and Headlines: Selwyn PolarFest 2018, Dude, where's my car, Transparent is not how the Peterborough Farmers Market going to go, List my house now? Really?

Selwyn PolarFest 2018: Selwyn Polar is quickly coming! On February 2, 3 and 4th is an outdoor  festival for the whole family. Everyone is invited to Selwyn to enjoy the festivities! The major sponsor is Eastlink. The two most popular events is the ice sculpture carvings and the polar plunge. Don’t miss out on the other events that are planned. You will find shinny hockey tournament, night hike, snow pitch and much more. Check out this article written by Lance Anderson of Peterborough this Week for more details.

Dude, where's my car? If your car is not on the street in Peterborough where you left it, here is where you will find it.

Transparent is not how the Peterborough Farmers Market going to go: I followed Joelle Kovach of the Peterborough Examiner twitter account last night closely as the meeting was being held to decide the fate of the 7 vendors at the Peterborough Farmers Market. The board decided to keep the public shut out of the proceeds. A GAG order was given. I am serious. A GAG order was given for a farmers market meeting. This is out of control and someone needs to step in. Cindy Hope the president hid from the media and sent Mark Jones, marketing director outside to tell the media to go home. Instead of being transparent, the board has decided secrecy is the best way to go. That won’t feed the fire at all, will it? Stupidity at its best that decision.

As a member of the public, I don’t know the full story. I don’t know both sides of the story. I have heard snippets of information and I am trying to decide what is right and what is wrong. Since this issue is now in the spot light of the public eye there is no benefit to keeping secrets if you believe you are in the right. Bad decision on the Peterborough Farmers Market Board.

List my house now? Really? "I am waiting until spring to list my house when it looks the best" I hear this statement all the time from home sellers and they are dead wrong. Now is the time to list especially if you live in the City of Peterborough.

Listings (inventory) is extremely low right now. Most current listings that have been around for a while so imagine the excitement that is caused when a new listing hits the market. It is craziness! Today you will get more for your house then you will ever get in the spring market, even more then when your house looks its best in June. That is because there is a ton if listings hit the market in May/June. You will be ahead of the pack.

Best part of selling your home now is the closing will be when all the new listings are hitting the market and you get your choice of the new batch! You will also be in better bargaining position because there is so much more inventory!

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Brad Sinclair, Sales Representative

Flat Rate Realty

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Peterborough and Lindsay Stories and Headlines: The 2nd most expensive listing in the Kawarthas,RYC Ennismore Juvenile, Canada wins Gold

The 2nd most expensive listing in the Kawarthas: How would you like to own 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom home on Pigeon Lake? Well open the vaults as this 3 acre, 230 feet of shoreline property will run you around 3 million bucks plus. Asking price is $3,395,000. This home was brand new in 2016 and comes with its own island. And not one you find in the kitchen!

This property is listed by Sotheby's. Photo credit goes to Ross Halloran and Roger Kolbuc the listing agents.

RYC Ennismore Juvenile: In winning tradition, the RYC Ennismore Juvenile's won Mooretown Silver Stick in AAA this weekend. That is again a crazy accomplishment. Congratulations boys, Bob would have been extremely proud of you!

Canada wins GOLD: After the heartbreaking loss to the USA last year in the World Junior Championships in a bloody shootout the young Canadian squad backed by goaltender Carter Hart took their game to the next level and beat Team Sweden. Way to go guys, what fun hockey to watch.

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Brad Sinclair, Sales Representative

Flat Rate Realty

The HOUSESOLD name for buying and selling real estate in Peterborough and local waterfront!
www.bradsinclair.ca 

Peterborough and Lindsay Stories and Headlines: Quote of the day, How not to get screwed from a real estate agent, City of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes and Selwyn Holiday, Recycling and Garbage collection schedule, New changes to the Landlord tenant act in Ontario, huge changes!

Quote of the day: 
I haven’t failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.  -Thomas Edison

How not to get screwed by a Real Estate Agent:
The screw Story: "My Agent locked me into a long term listing contract and I had no idea that I agreed to the length of time. They have done a poor job, I have not heard from them for months and now I can’t get out!"
How to protect yourself: The very first page of the listing contract has the dates that the listing will commence and expire. 

It is normal to see a 3 month listing period as listings generally take 45-60 days to sell in a balanced market. Where you see the red circle is where the dates are agreed to. Look at this before signing the contract. If the listing date is over 6 months the area must be initiated for extra attention. Make sure you understand the length of the listing and contract. You are locked into this contract unless you hire someone like myself who offers an easy exit listing agreement guaranteeing my work and if you are not happy you will be released from the contract with 24 hour notice.

City of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes and Selwyn Holiday Recycling and Garbage collection schedule:

Selwyn

City of Peterborough

City of Kawartha Lakes

New changes to the Landlord tenant act in Ontario, huge changes!

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Brad Sinclair, Sales Representative

Flat Rate Realty

The HOUSESOLD name for buying and selling real estate in Peterborough and local waterfront!
www.bradsinclair.ca