🌷April Market Update, Fresh Listing & Must-Try CK Spots

Spring is in full swing, and so is the real estate market here in Chatham-Kent. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply staying in the loop—this month’s update is packed with everything you need to know.

📊 March Market Snapshot:

• Average Sale Price: $420,000

• New Listings: 247

• Homes Sold: 91

• Average Days on Market: 51

🏠 Featured Listing: Jane Street, Thamesville – $650,000
This beautiful rural property offers the best of country living with space to breathe and room to grow:
✔️ 1.43 acres of land
✔️ 4 spacious bedrooms
✔️ 2 full bathrooms
✔️ Attached double-car garage
✔️ Room to garden, entertain, and enjoy nature

Whether you're upsizing or seeking peace and privacy, this home is a must-see.

Design Tip: How to Create a Thoughtful Dining Space
The dining room is often the heart of the home. To make it shine:
🎨 Choose a cohesive paint palette that flows with adjacent rooms
🪞 Use room dividers or area rugs to define the space in open-concept layouts
🪟 Select window coverings that add both function and elegance
💡 Plan for layered lighting—think pendant lights, sconces, and candles

Need help visualizing your space? I’d love to walk you through ideas in person.

🛠 Thinking of Selling This Spring?
Here are 4 value-boosting tips that pay off:

1. Update outdated light fixtures

2. Swap dated hardware for sleek, modern alternatives

3. Invest in a professional clean—it’s worth every penny

4. Paint rooms that need a refresh to give a move-in-ready feel

🌼 What’s Happening in CK This Month:

🐣 Easter Egg Hunts – In Blenheim & Shrewsbury – fun for the whole family
🏠 ADU Info Session – In Ridgetown, explore the potential of Accessory Dwelling Units
🎉 CK Expo – Celebrate local businesses and community pride at month’s end

🍽️ Date Night Ideas – Our Top Picks This April:
🍕 Centro Wood Fired Kitchen – cozy vibes, artisan pizza, and great cocktails (25 King St E, Chatham | 519-354-5122)
🍻 Molly & OJ's Restaurant & Patio – lakeside eats and classic charm in Erieau (875 Mariners Rd | 519-676-8812)
🥩 The Chatham Steakhouse – upscale cuts and date-worthy ambience (427 St Clair St | 519-354-7610)

Let’s Connect!
Thinking of selling? Curious about your home’s value? Want to book a private showing at Jane Street?

📞 Call or Text: 226-777-5144
📧 jackie@goldenacresrealestate.ca

As the days grow longer and the promise of spring fills the air, we're excited to share the latest updates and tips to help you make the most of the season. From real estate insights to family-friendly activities, here's what's happening in Chatham-Kent.

February 2025 Real Estate Market Update

The Chatham-Kent real estate market has shown significant activity:

Home Sales:87 units sold, a 33.8% increase from January 2024.
Average Price:$464,769, reflecting a 15.9% year-over-year gain.
New Listings:180, the largest number added in January in over a decade.

Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks

Welcome the new season with a refreshed home:

• Declutter: Organize and donate items you no longer need.

• Deep Clean: Focus on areas like windows, carpets, and appliances.

• Outdoor Prep: Inspect and clean gutters, and start planning your garden.

Upcoming Events in Chatham-Kent

Upcoming Events in Chatham-Kent

Enjoy these local happenings such as the:

• Chatham-Kent Home & Garden Show: March 28-30 at the John D Bradley Center. Discover home improvement ideas and gardening tips to inspire your spring projects.

Family-Friendly Activities

Looking for fun places to take the kids? This list has plenty of fun and free options! 

Ready to Make a Move This Spring?

If you're considering buying or selling a home this season, let's connect! Click here to schedule a consultation and take advantage of the vibrant spring market.

Wishing you a joyful and prosperous spring!

Note: Event details are subject to change; please check official sources for the latest information.

Click download below to get the PDF Version! 

Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to an amazing start for you and your loved ones. As we kick off a new year, I’m excited to share with you a snapshot of the Chatham-Kent real estate market and some fun local highlights to enjoy this January.

📊 November Market Recap:

• Total Sales: 65

• New Listings: 138

• Average Sale Price: $411,318

• Average Days on Market: 54

• List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 95.3%

The market remains steady and balanced, making it a great time to plan your next move—whether buying, selling, or investing.

🍴 Local Gems to Visit:
Looking for great spots to grab a bite? Our January guide features some of the best local places to eat in Chatham-Kent.

🎉 Community Events in January:
Don’t miss out on the exciting events happening around town this month. From family-friendly outings to special interest groups, our community is bustling with activity.

I’ve attached a PDF with all the details—your go-to guide for local dining, January events, and the latest market stats.

If you’re thinking about making a move in 2025 or just curious about what’s happening in real estate, I’d love to connect. As always, I’m here to answer your questions and help make your dreams a reality.

Cheers to a fantastic year ahead!

P.S. Share this email with friends or family who might be interested! The more, the merrier. 😊

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! 🎁

CALLING ALL FEMALE REALTORS!

REGISTER HERE

Join us for a fundraising event (Goodfellows) about uplifting experience designed to help you connect with your inner heart and rediscover a deep sense of peace. This special gathering features the wonderful Jenny Natyshak, heart-centered leader, life coach, and founder of The Lodge at Lakeshore and the Leading with Love movement.

Jenny brings her experience in Breathwork and life coaching to guide you through practices that align you with your heart’s truest calling. Through her podcast and community work, she has helped many reconnect with their inner wisdom, and she is excited to share this journey with you.

What to Expect:
- Guided Breathwork to ground you
- Brief Interactive Workshop on embracing self-love

Extras:
- Enjoy a full lunch, mimosas, coffee, and tea!
- Only Women in Real Estate
- Dress Code: Wear a funny shirt to spark joy and help with networking! (Check our posts for ideas and links!)

Cost:
- $60.00 / women

This is a perfect opportunity to bring love and laughter into your life, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Important Details!

1. This is a fundraising event for the Goodfellows Charity, their mission is "No Child without a Christmas" We are hoping to raise over $1000.00 with us ladies over a period of two hours!

2. Limited parking, so I recommend carpooling. When you arrive you can pull up to the lodge and they will valet it

3. Due to providing a lunch, payment will need to be made by November 25th, 2024 at the latest! Payment ($60) can be made by cash or e-transfer to goldenacresrealtor@gmail.com

4. If you have any food allergies please let me know as soon as possible

5. DRESS CODE: VERY CASUAL

think leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, something comfortable to pair with your funny shirt! Shirt can be holiday themed or not, whatever your preference is.

Funny Shirt Ideas & Websites are included below. Try and keep it as PG13 as possible

Websites:

https://Etsy.com

https://threadheads.com/en-ca

https://amazon.ca

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