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!

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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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