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Fall Checklist for Homeowners

Sep 12, 2019

Fall Checklist for Homeowners

    The kids are back at school and the weather's getting cool. Seasoned homeowners know its time to do some work when the seasons change. New homeowners learning the ropes of home maintenance might need a little help and the seasoned folks might need a reminder, which is why we're here to bring you a little checklist of a couple ...

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Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (September 13th - 15th)

Sep 11, 2019

Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (September 13th - 15th)

Friday September 13th   Harry Potter Trivia Night When: 6pm Where: Crock A Doodle   80’s Trivia & Dance Party! When: 7pm-2am Where: Theatre Forty Two   Act II Expressive Arts Program Presents James & the Giant Peach When: Sept 13 @ 7:30, Sept 14 @ 2pm & 7:30pm Where: Imperial Theatre   Laughs at The Legion ...

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Real Estate Market Update - August 2019 - Sarnia-Lambton

Sep 06, 2019

Real Estate Market Update - August 2019 - Sarnia-Lambton

    ✅ 411 active listings ✅ Over $50.6 Million in Sales ✅ 156 sold listings ✅ Average sale price $335,000 ✅ 27 days to sell average ✅ 13.2% increase compared to August 2018 ✅ 59% of sales in $200,000-$400,000 price range ✅ The number of sales increased by 7 from July 2019 ✅ Great time to buy or sell a rental pr ...

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Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (September 6th - 8th)

Sep 04, 2019

Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (September 6th - 8th)

Friday, September 6th   FireFit Championships- Western Ontario Regionals When: Sept 6 6pm- Sept 8 4pm Where: Lambton College   La Tres Cuatro “ Here And Now” When: 6:00 pm Where: Bandshell Canatara Park   Blackmore + Blackmore When: 7:00pm Where: Cheeky Monkey   Dream Seer and Human Fu ...

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Events Sarnia-Lambton (Aug. 30-Sept. 1)

Aug 28, 2019

Events Sarnia-Lambton (Aug. 30-Sept. 1)

  Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (August 30th - September 1st)   Friday, August 30th       Thunder by the Beach When: Aug. 30th - Sept. 1st Where: Grand Bend Motorplex   Pickin’ N Fiddlin’ When: 8:00 pm Where: Wyoming Legion   Mayhemingways When: 8:00 pm Where: Paddy Flaherty's   ...

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Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (August 9th - 11th)

Aug 07, 2019

Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (August 9th - 11th)

Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (August 9th - 11th)   Friday, August 9th       Sarnia Tall Ships When: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: Sarnia Harbour   31st Annual WAMBO When: 4:30pm Where: P.O. Box 59 Wallaceburg, Ontario N8A 4L5   Zero Waste Mini-Expo When: 6:00-8:00pm Where: Strangway Centre ...

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Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (August 2nd-4th)

Aug 01, 2019

Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (August 2nd-4th)

  Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (August 2nd - 4th)   Friday, August 2nd       Yard Sale When: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: Brigden United Church   Brigden Bluegrass & Country Campout Jamboree When: Fri. 7 am - 7 pm, Sat. 7 am - 4 pm, Sun. 9 am Where: Brigden Fairgrounds   Sarnia Greekfest 2 ...

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Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 26th - 28th)

Jul 25, 2019

Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 26th - 28th)

      Weekend Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 26th - 28th)     Friday, July 26th       Max Marshall When: 7:00 pm Where: Paddy Flaherty's   Quiet Riot When: 9:00 pm Where: Gables, Grand Bend     Saturday, July 27th    PwC MS Bike - Grand Bend When: July 27th-28th, 7:00 ...

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Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (July 12th-14th)

Jul 10, 2019

Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (July 12th-14th)

      Excellent Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 12th - 14th)     Friday, July 12th       Art in the Park Petrolia When: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Where: Victoria Park, Petrolia   Daylight for Deadeyes When: 7:00 pm Where: Paddy Flaherty's, Sarnia   Spice Queens Performance When: 8:00 pm Where: ...

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June 2019 Real Estate Market Update for Sarnia-Lambton

Jul 04, 2019

June 2019 Real Estate Market Update for Sarnia-Lambton

  ✅ 364 active listings   ✅ $58 Million in Sales   ✅ 178 sold listings   ✅ Average house price $326,870   ✅ 6.5% average sale price increase vs June 2018   ✅ 52% of Listings between $200,000-$400,000   ✅ The nu ...

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Excellent Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 5th - 7th)

Jul 03, 2019

Excellent Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 5th - 7th)

    Excellent Events in Sarnia-Lambton (July 5th - 7th)   Friday, July 5th       Sarnia Kinsman Ribfest When: July 5th - July 7th, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Where: Centennial Park, Sarnia   Arts & Crafts Bazaar When: 5:00 pm Where: Bayside Mall   Mexican Dreams - Art Exhibit When: 7:00 pm - ...

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Summer 2019 Bucket List

Jun 21, 2019

Summer 2019 Bucket List

  Happy First Day of Summer 2019! What better way to make sure you don't miss out on Summer opportunities in Sarnia-Lambton than a BUCKET LIST?! Hit up the Beach: Our beaches are worthy of bragging about. From Canatara Beach all the way to Grand Bend, we have clear, clean water and views worth more than money can buy. Build a nice sandcastle wh ...

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Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 21st-23rd)

Jun 19, 2019

Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 21st-23rd)

      Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 21st - 23rd)     Friday, June 21st    SOAR Motorcycle Road Race - Race 2 When: June 21st - June 23rd Where: Grand Bend Raceway   2019 Sarnia Ribfest When: Fri. 4:00 pm–11:00 pm | Sat. 11:00 am–11:00 pm | Sun. 11:00 am–7:0 ...

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Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 14th-16th)

Jun 13, 2019

Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 14th-16th)

  Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 14th - 16th)   Friday, June 14th   Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life When: 6:00 pm Where: Clearwater Arena   Lambton Youth Choir 25th Anniversary Reunion When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where: Camlachie Community Centre   Wicked Grin W/ Murray Kinsley When: 7:00 pm W ...

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Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 7th-9th)

Jun 05, 2019

Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 7th-9th)

    Weekend Events Sarnia-Lambton (June 7th - 9th)   Friday, June 7th   Sarnia Roadrunners Runs When: 8:30 am Where: Terry's Loop - Canatara Park   Beef BBQ When: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Where: Forest United Church   Awesome Foundation Pitch Party When: 6:30 pm Where: Downtown Market, Sarnia   Corunna Firefigh ...

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Real Estate Market Update - May 2019 (Sarnia-Lambton)

Jun 04, 2019

Real Estate Market Update - May 2019 (Sarnia-Lambton)

      ✅ 357 active listings   ✅ $50.9 Million in Sales   ✅ 151 sold listings   ✅ Average house price $337,609   ✅ 2.6% average sale price increase vs May 2018   ✅ 50% of Listings between $200,000-$400,000   ✅ The number ...

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5 Secret Sources of Down Payment Money

Apr 25, 2019

5 Secret Sources of Down Payment Money

Whether you are planning to put down a full 20 percent or pulling together the cash for a 3.5 percent down payment for an FHA loan, your down payment might be the biggest single cash expenditure you ever make. Some scrimp and save for years, while others can ready the cash with less difficulty, but no buyer in the history of home buying has ever said they ...

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The 5 Top Home Buyer Turn-Offs of 2018

Apr 25, 2019

The 5 Top Home Buyer Turn-Offs of 2018

Selling a home in today's market can be a bit frustrating. There are all sorts of home staging and property preparation advice out there, and some of it seems daunting or impossible to follow unless you already live in an haute home or have a serious bankroll set aside to whip your place into shape. You can't turn a rancher into a Victorian – so don ...

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6 Signs A Home Might Be "The One"

Apr 25, 2019

6 Signs A Home Might Be

You might have heard that saying about the number of fish there are in the sea – the sea of prospective dates and mates. The same goes for homes on the market. Even when the market heats up as it's doing now, it's not uncommon for a buyer to visit 10, 20, or more homes before finding the property they want to make their home. These numbers can be d ...

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5 Steps Smart Sellers Take to Generate Multiple Offers

Apr 25, 2019

5 Steps Smart Sellers Take to Generate Multiple Offers

Home sales (and values) have been on a strong uptick nationwide thanks to low interest rates, freer lending standards and a drop in the foreclosure rate. Sellers everywhere are breathing a giant, collective sigh of relief! But for all of the buyer activity, it seems like most houses sit on one end of two extremes: they either get snatched up the moment the ...

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