As December unfolds, we’re wrapping up 2024 with warmth, cheer, and important reminders. Here’s what’s happening this month:

🎅 Holiday Safety Tips

Keeping your home safe and cozy this holiday season is essential! Remember to:

• Water your real Christmas tree regularly to prevent drying out.

• Blow out candles before leaving the room.

• Clean and inspect chimneys often if you’re using fireplaces or wood stoves.

• Test smoke alarms monthly to ensure they’re functioning properly.

• Inspect lights and cords before decorating to avoid electrical hazards.

🏡 November Market Update – Chatham-Kent

• 109 properties sold in November—a 45% increase from last year!

• 193 new listings, up over 10% from November 2023.

• Average selling price: $446,000—an upward trend from last month.

🎄 Community Holiday Events

Santa Parades:

• Chatham: Friday, November 15, 6:30pm

• Wallaceburg: Saturday, November 16, 6pm

• Tilbury: Friday, November 29, 7pm

• Blenheim: Friday, December 6, 7pm

• Wheatley: Saturday, December 7, 6:30pm

• Ridgetown: Saturday, December 14, 1pm

• Dresden: Saturday, December 14, 6pm

• Thamesville: Friday, December 20, 7pm

Community Events:

• Festival of Lights - Blenheim ON, December 6th - 31st

• Tilbury Lions Christmas Lights - Tilbury ON, December 1st-Jan 3rd

• River of Lights - Wallaceburg ON, December 1st- March 2024

Don’t miss these family-friendly celebrations!

Thank you for being part of an incredible year. Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season filled with peace, laughter, and love. Let’s make 2025 even brighter!

P.S. Your referrals mean the world to me—thank you for trusting me with your real estate needs! 🎁