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Day 149: Summer Sundown At The Village At Blue Mountain

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Summer Sundown This Weekend, September 3rd to 6th, At The Village At Blue Mountain. “A Farewell To Summer”

Back to school on Tuesday but there’s plenty to do at the Village At Blue this weekend to end the holidays in style. Live bands, fireworks, street performers, hiking, biking, scenic gondola rides and The Apple Pie Trail.

Friday
9am-9pm – Village Scavenger Hunt (Start at Activity Central)
6pm-8pm – Midweek Concert featuring: Jeff Cunningham
Dusk – Movies Under the Stars: The Princess & the Frog

Saturday
9am-9pm – Village Scavenger Hunt (Start at Activity Central)
10:30am – Columbia Guided Family Hike
11am, 1pm & 3pm – Kobbler Jay the Eccentric Juggler Variety Show (Water St. Bandstand)
12pm-3pm – Balloon Twisting
12pm – Mystic Drumz: Interactive Drum Circle
1pm-4pm – Face Painting (Water St.)
4:30pm-7:30pm – Piston Bully Live on the Village Stage

Sunday
9am-9pm – Village Scavenger Hunt (Start at Activity Central)
10:30am – Columbia Guided Family Hike
11am, 1pm & 3pm – Kobbler Jay the Eccentric Juggler Variety Show (Water St. Bandstand)
12pm-4:30pm – Elegantly Stripped Live on the Village Stage
1pm-4pm – Face Painting (Water St.)
7pm-9pm – Live Music with the Nicole Scott Band
9pm FIREWORKS!!! (Smart Alec Ski Run)

Monday
9am-9pm – Village Scavenger Hunt (Start at Activity Central)
1pm-4pm – Face Painting (Water St.)
12pm-4pm – Live Music on the Village Stage

Wasaga Beach 2010 Real Estate Sales Figures; August Update

Number Of Sales In Wasaga Beach Down But Average Prices Up

Following on from July the number of homes sold in Wasaga Beach was once again down in August compared to August 2010. Just over 10% less homes sold.

The average price though was up just over 15%.

For 2010 the number of homes sold is still up over 2009 as is the average price year on year. However the market does seem to be slowing down. The higher sales in early 2010 can possibly be attributed to the “fear” of interest rate rises from July on and also the impact of HST; buyers bought sooner rather than later.

Now that people realise that rates are not shooting up and are understanding the actual impact of the new HST when buying a home we may see more buyers taking action. From personal experience and talking to other agents the buyers have just not been willing to commit and have taken a wait and see attitude.

For buyers there is a lot of homes to choose from and as a result realistic pricing by serious sellers.

Average Sale Price August 2009 – August 2010 $266,438.

Average Sale Price August 2008 – August 2009  $247,479.

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9 Simple Ways To Be Mortgage Free In 10 Years

Imagine Being Mortgage Free!! Here Are 9 Simple Ways To Pay Off Your Mortgage Sooner

Of course the speed with which you pay off the mortgage depends on its size. But every little helps.

1. Pay off weekly or bi-weekly rather than monthly. In effect you make 13 “monthly” payments a year, not 12. The mortgage will be paid off in just under 21 years rather than 25.
2. Increase the mortgage payment by the same percentage that your income goes up. 5% raise? Pay off 5% more each week or month and this directly reduces the principal.
3. Pay off some of the mortgage with any windfalls or bonus. Again this can be as a percentage. If normally 25% of your income goes towards the mortgage then use 25% of a bonus as a prepayment.
4. Even if the mortgage rate lowers keep the payments the same. Again the difference directly pays off principal.
5. Pay off a lump sum with any tax rebates.
6. Simply decide to pay an extra amount each month. Cut out a large Timmies each day and pay an extra $50 a month off the mortgage.
7. Add just a little to each weekly payment by rounding the figure up. $375 instead of $362 for example would equal an extra $676 a year off the principle.
8. Choose a closed mortgage rather than an open one; these generally have better rates and still allow you to pay off an extra 20% or so in prepayments each year.
9. This tip depends on your attitude to risk but choose a variable rate rather than fixed. The interest payment will be much lower.  Studies show that historically home owners with a variable rate pay less interest than those with a fixed rate mortgage. But you may loose some sleep when rates start going up

September 1st 2010 MLS® New Listings Tour Of Homes For Sale In Wasaga Beach

From The West End Of Wasaga Beach All the Way To Tiny On Today’s MLS® New Listings Tour Of Homes For Sale

Cottages, riverfront and family homes from $179,900 to $449,900.

Click on the street name to get the Google Maps “Street View” of the area if available: 47th Street North, 48th Street South, Knox Road West, Knox Road East, Oak Lea Boulevard, Brouwer Crescent, Bush Crescent, Cranberry Heights, Britton Court, Klondike Park Road, Balsam Street, Doan Avenue and River Road East.

Please do contact me if you require further details. As always due to the rules and regulations I can’t print anymore information about other Broker’s listings on this site

OR search for homes here.

Day 148: Memories of Summer Fireworks Display In Wasaga Beach

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Labour Day Weekend Memories of Summer Fireworks Display This Sunday At Wasaga Beach Area 1

With the gloriously hot weather it seems strange that the annual “Memories Of Summer” firework display is this Sunday in Wasaga Beach. But it is.

If you haven’t been before try and make it down to Beach Area 1 for dusk. There is a great family atmosphere and the town doesn’t stint on the fireworks; the show must go on for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Take some chairs, food and drink and enjoy the sunset beforehand. These photos were taken last year before the fireworks.

Day 147: Fun For The Kids At Rounds Ranch Wasaga Beach

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Education & Fun At Rounds Ranch

Are you looking for a end of holiday outing with the kids before school starts?

Round Ranch is open every day from 11am to 5pm up to and including the Labour Day Holiday Monday. We have had 2 of my daughter’s birthday parties there and also been to “Pumpkin Mania.” Kids love it. There’s a variety of activities to burn off some energy plus the animals to interact with. Fun and education.

Fun Stuff for Youngins (pre schoolers) – Swinging Tire Horses, Bouncy Ponies, Duck Races, Mist Maze, Moo Maze, Tired Rockin Horses, Tractor Rides, Western Play fort, Boxcars, Cow & Horse wagons, pony rides, petting corral (farm animals), Animal Feeding Time, Tire Pyramid, Tumble Weed Hill

Fun Stuff for Jr. Ranch Hands (5-9) – Small Pedal Cart Race Track, Swinging Tire Horses, Duck Races, Mist Maze, Moo Maze, Tired Rockin Horses, Tractor Rides, Western Play fort, Zip Lines Boxcars, Cow & Horse wagons, pony rides, petting corral (farm animals), Animal Feeding Time, Tire Pyramid, Tumble Weed Hill, Connect 4 Game, Animal Adventures- walking Tina the Llama, Obstacle Course, Horse Demonstration

Fun Stuff for Sr. Ranch Hands (10 & up) - Large Pedal Cart Race Track, , Duck Races, Mist Maze, Moo Maze, Tired Rockin Horses, Tractor Rides, Western Play fort, Zip Lines Boxcars, Horse rides, Petting corral (farm animals), Animal Feeding Time, Tire Pyramid, Connect 4 Game, Animal Adventures- walking Tina the Llama, Obstacle Course, Horse Demonstration, Corn Maze Challenge (takes 1.5 hours)

Fun Stuff for Adult Wranglers – Large Pedal Cart Race Track, Duck Races, Mist Maze, Moo Maze, Tractor Rides, Horse experiences & lessons, Petting corral (farm animals), Connect 4 Game, Obstacle Course, Horse Demonstration, Corn Maze Challenge (takes 1.5 hours)

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No!! My Agent Didn’t Really Write That!!

Monday Laughter With These Actual MLS Descriptions From The USA

Thank you to Gwen Banta and AgentGenius.com. For all the agents out there ” Proof Read”

As always the best is saved for last.

“Beautiful Calabasas villa with mounting view”

“Parklike groans”

“Extra guest pking”

“Ranch with Heated pole”

“3Bd/2Ba horse for sale”

“Pantless approval process.”

“Seller died – fixer.”

“New Koala Fixtures”

“House and one lush acher”

“House is on a slob”

“New entrance rump”

“A lot of house for little monkey.”

“Crash preferred”

“Send Approval letter and proof of funs”

“Salad, bugers and treats served”

“New Pool and diving broad”

“New mable in the kitchen.”

“Stoned walkdaway”

“Ninnys attached to kitchin”

“Historic Horse Ranch for Sale – Four Generations Porn Here”

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Day 146: Wasaga Community Theatre Auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

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The Wasaga Beach Community Theatre Is Shortly Auditioning For Their Fall Production

September is only 2 days away and Laura LaChapelle from the Wasaga Beach Community Theatre has posted:

“Wasaga Community Theatre is holding auditions for their fall production “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” a popular family play. We are looking to cast 2 men, 4 women and several children and teens in both main roles and chorus roles. This play is about the lengths a church must go to pull of their Christmas pageant and raise needed money; even if it means casting the dreaded Herdman kids. This play is also a great opportunity to introduce youth to community theatre both on stage and behind the scenes.

Auditions will be held Saturday September 11 and Sunday September 12 from 6-8pm at the Chamber of Commerce building at the back on River Road West in Wasaga Beach.”

It tells the story of 6 delinquent children who grudgingly become involved with a local Christmas pageant.  The Herdman children who are known for their stealing, terrorizing and wild behaviour show up at a local church hoping to get free snacks.  Against the better judgment of the struggling church members, the Herdman children are cast and the chaos of this unconventional pageant becomes “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
The show will be held on Thursday November 18 – Saturday November 20 at 8pm and a matinee on Sunday November 21 at 2pm at the RecPlex (1724 Mosley St. Wasaga Beach).  Keep your eye out for posters with ticket details coming out after Halloween!

Day 145: A Virtual “Thing” To Save Money In Wasaga Beach With WagJag

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Save Money In Wasaga Beach By Using WagJag

A virtual activity today on things to do in Wasaga Beach. Like me you may have often seen savings to be made on line that were great in theory but not that practical.

Tammie has introduced me to WagJag:

“WagJag.com brings you amazing deals on the coolest events, restaurants, fashion finds, activities and adventures. We can deliver great offers because we assemble a group of “WagJaggers” with combined purchasing power (buying in numbers = better pricing…even we know that!).”

Currently buy a $20 voucher for $10 to use at  Pizza Hut in Stayner or Collingwod or buy a $50 voucher for $25 to use at a Master Baker right here in Wasaga Beach.

Day 144: Century 21 Millenniun Inc Open Houses In Wasaga Beach This Weekend

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7 Open Houses This Weekend In Wasaga Beach With Century 21 Millenniun Inc

Real Estate is a bit of a national obsession. The same is true in England. People are always chating with me about homes in England and HGTV has a lot to answer for.

This weekend if you want to get your “fix” of Real Estate or are actively looking to move there is a decent range of Open Houses with Century 21 Millenniun Inc in Wasaga Beach.

I’ll be on Shore Lane enjoying the beach view if you want to pop in and say hello.

Saturday

201 Shore Lane (corner of 16th Street) 1pm to 3pm.

112 Zoo Park Road North 1pm to 3pm.

1814 Tiny Beaches Road South 1pm to 3pm.

20 Indiana Avenue 1pm to 3pm.

Sunday

201 Shore Lane (corner of 16th Street) 1pm to 3pm.

60 Rose Valley Way 11am to 2pm.

4 Culham Trail 3pm to 5pm.

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