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Home sales down from February of last year The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent realtors saw a plunge in home sales in February, at least compared to record sales the same month a year prior.

Home sales in Chatham-Kent dropped nearly 30 per cent from February of 2017, which stands as the all-time best Feb-

ruary on record for home sales locally.

However, according to the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, sales, which numbered 76 units in February, were in line with the 10-year average for the second month of the year.

For the first two months of 2018, 126 units changed hand, which is down

more than 27 per cent from last year.

“The volatility of the market over the last year is making historical comparisons tricky at the moment, but the important takeaway on the February data is that sales were up from a quiet month of January,” Steve Carroll, President of the C-K Association of Realtors,

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said. “The improvement in sales coincided with a rebound in new listings, suggesting the January slowdown could have been as much a supply story as a demand story.”

The average price of homes sold in February 2018 was $179,314, virtually unchanged from February 2017. The yearto-date average price rose

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Home sales in February, while up from January, are down from the same time last year.

2.7 per cent from January and February 2017 to reach $180,504.

New listings numbered 111 units in February

2018, down 4.3 per cent from the same month in 2017. This was the lowest level for the month in three decades.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018

120 days to apply for provincial flood relief

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Ministry of Municipal Affairs personnel hosted two meetings with the public last week to explain who qualifies for assistance from the province, and for what.

They also let people know they have until July 3 to apply for assistance.

Sessions took place in Chatham on March 7 and in Thamesville March 8.

At the Chatham session, which took place in council chambers at the Civic Centre, about 45 people showed up to hear what the Disaster Recovery As-

sistance for Ontarians Program would cover, and also what it would not.

Niamh Hill, a senior program advisor with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, led the meeting. She explained her job is to provide oversight of incoming disaster relief requests.

Sections of Chatham and Thamesville along the Thames River qualify for assistance from the programs. The boundaries of the impacted areas can be found at mah.gov.on.ca/ Page18713.aspx.

Hill said while the area as outlined on the online maps is known as the “acCell:

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tivation area” if someone was impacted by the flood and lives outside that area, they are to let provincial officials know.

“The province’s intention is to include everyone affected by the flood. We make these maps based on preliminary information that’s available at the time,” she said.

Hill explained that eligible applicants could receive financial assistance for emergency expenses and costs for repair or replacement of essential property. The intent of the program is to return essential property to its basic function.

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About 45 people turned out Wednesday night at the Civic Centre in Chatham to learn about the province’s Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program. The program went active for Chatham and Thamesville, and residents and businesses in the impacted areas from the Thames River flooding in late February have until early July to apply for assistance from the province.

The program covers the cost of returning property to a basic standard, and

cannot be used for making improvements. Financial assistance under the pro-

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This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath two-storey home is spacious and located on a quiet cul-de-sac with a view of the Thames River.

Attached double garage.

Main floor laundry. Master bedroom has ensuite and California closet system.

Large kitchen with gas stove, dining nook facing the River with a patio/deck perfect for barbecues or just unwinding after a busy day. Family room with gas fireplace is part of the open concept kitchen and dining nook. Formal dining room and living room. Full basement partially finished with rec room, craft room and cold storage.

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Beautiful 2.4 acre property. Seven year old custom built bungalow (approx.

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The dining room opens onto a spacious back deck perfect for barbecues and family gatherings. 40’x40’ shop with cement floor, hydro and water and large splash pad at rear of shop. 24’ x 32’ barn with hydro and water. Two fenced corrals and a round working corral with solar electric fence. Easy care landscaped yard with a fenced vegetable garden, custom built playhouse and sprinkler system. Offered at $499,900.

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2+1 BR, 2 bath country package! Amazing great room, wrap around deck & beautiful maple kitchen. 1.67 acre lot with 40x60 shop & vintage bank barn. $329,900.

Beautiful 3+1 BR, 2 bath family home in a mature subdivision. Open concept living with a huge main floor master. $259,900.

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24 Nichols Dr., Blenheim Awesome 3 BR, side split on a beautiful double lot. Many updates including roof, furnace/air & gas fireplace. $259,900.

19385 Erieau Rd., Blenheim

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New Listing 116 HENRY O’WAY $469,900

3+1br, 3.5 bath 2 storey home with oversized 2.5 car garage.

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43 PLANTATION $349,900

3br, 2.5 bath spacious 2 storey in an unbeatable location & river view. Call Patti 519-355-6800.

19438 LAGOON, BLENHEIM • $499,900 7 yr old custom built 4br, 2 bath bungalow on incredible 2.4 ac property. Call Patti 519-355-6800.

877 CHARING CROSS $925,000

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New Listing 183 COVERDALE $169,900

2+2br, 1.5 bath raised ranch semi-detached in immaculate condition. Call Cindy 519-351-1952.

10989 RIVER LINE $859,900 3+1br, 4 bath, 3500 sq ft executive ranch on 3.10 ac’s on the water.

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7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900

Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

90 PARK $359,000

4br heritage home with 2 car garage & main level master close to downtown. Call Carson 519-809-2856

3 WESTMINISTER $529,900 Mint, mint, mint. 3br, 2 bath rancher with dry basement. Call David 519-350-1615.

20400 COUNTY RD 42, TILBURY • $1,400,000

High exposure business right beside Hwy 40 at Tilbury interchange. Call Ron 519-360-7729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.

6 LEGACY $669,000 4br, 2.5 bath custom built 2 storey home built by Bouma. Call Carson 519-809-2856.

21815 COMMUNICATION, C-K • $599,000 Awesome 4br, 2 bath 2 storey on 9.57 acres. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.

950 GRAND AVE W $629,900

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Lease 61 DOVER $2,000/MTH LEASE

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17996 RONDEAU $149,900

Cozy 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey bay front cottage. Call Penny 519-3600315 or Elliot 519-358-8755.

New Listing 39 PETER $179,900

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21027 CHARING CROSS $159,900

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204 QUEEN $299,900

2 comm spaces on main, 3 res units on upper. Call Gus 519-3558668 or Heather 519-355-8666.

3 MARION $214,900

3+1br, 2 bath 4 level with 1.5 car heated garage, i/g pool & totally fenced yard. Call June 519-358-5199

39 NORWAY MAPLE $594,000

Impressive 4br, 3.5 bath executive 2 storey home with the ultimate backyard paradise. Call Amber 519-784-5310.

SATURDAY MARCH 17 1:00-3:00PM 270 PARK AVE W • $154,900 AGENT: CHRIS PAPPLE 3br, 2 bath 2 storey with many updates. Call Chris 519-350-1402.

43 ELLIS $249,900

Fully updated & tastefully decorated 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level side split.

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Lease 53 JEFFREY / 162 QUEEN $4 /SQ FT 2nd floor comm space available downtown. 5500 sq ft & 1000 sq ft. $4 + operating/sq ft/yr. Call Sylvia 519-355-8189.

Lease 60 KEIL SOUTH $15/SQ FT

Premium 1500 sq ft office space ideal for professional. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

6673 RIVER LINE $169,900 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey home overlooking the river. Needs some TLC. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.

Lease 55 CENTRE $1,250/MTH

Excellent main level space perfect for Doctors, lawyers, accountants & retail. Call Deb 519-401-5470.

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New Listing 5334 TALBOT, MERLIN $209,900

Rare buildable lake front building lot on Lake Erie. Call Deb 519-401-5470.

New Listing 6111 FOURTEENTH LINE MERLIN • $295,000 Charming 3br farm house on a 1ac lot. Call Carson 519-809-2856.

57 ASCOT $59,900

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319 PARK ST $39,900

Vacant residential lot, 104’x194.04’. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.

202 GRAND W $315,900

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News

Victims urged to do the paperwork Continued from page 9

The program is still in its infancy in Ontario, as it just turned two. Hill said it is only enacted in special circumstances, “where there is a natural event that is sudden, costly and widespread.”

There are three cost categories covered by the assistance program, emergency evacuation and living expenses; emergency measures, including cleanup, disinfection and disposal expenses; and repair and replacement expenses.

In all cases, keep your receipts and document the work closely.

Hill said the province started receiving word from the municipality on Feb. 19 that there was fairly extensive flooding in Thamesville and Chatham.

She commended the municipal personnel for acting so quickly to inform the province on what was taking place.

Once the assistance program is enacted, impacted residents and small business owners have 120 days to put together an appli-

cation package and submit it to the ministry. Locally, that means people have until July 3.

The assistance program applies locally to homeowners, tenants and small business and farm owners, as well as non-profit organizations, who suffered damage from flooding from overland water, as well as groundwater infiltration where the sump pump couldn’t keep up with the water coming through the foundation.

Hill said what isn’t covered by the program is damage caused by sewer backup, as this is generally covered by an insurance provider.

But if someone suffered from a combination of overland and sewer flooding, Hill urged them to submit an application, as some of it could be covered by the program.

Hill said there are many common delays in hearing back on if you are approved for funding.

She advised people to make sure their applications are signed and all support documentation is in-

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cluded.

Hill added some people might have to make two applications.

For example, if a person operates a small business out of his or her home, then they’d apply as a homeowner and a business owner.

For Brett Smith, owner of Forsyth Travel located on Thames Street, he will likely have to make multiple applications.

He’s the owner of the small business, while RG Forsyth Holdings owns the building.

The latter is owned by Bob and Janet Forsyth, who started the business back in 1948.

The building saw a couple of inches of water cover the main floor during the worst of the flooding.

Forsyth thinks the effort fighting the water during the flood was worth it. He said he had three pumps going “full tilt” during the worst of it. Afterwards, he ran five fans and three dehumidifiers.

“I have to fill out applications and send it in with quotes to see what they would do,” Smith said.

For small business owners, the program will pay for up to 40 hours of your own labour relat-

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ed to flood cleanup, at the provincial minimum wage mark.

Smith said he had a number of others come in to help.

“All the man hours we did, we came in with family and friends and did all the work. Unless I write them a cheque, we don’t qualify for funding,” he said. “If I’d hired it out and paid someone to come in, I’d probably be covered.”

Hill confirmed if you paid for a company to do the work, you could qualify for reimbursement.

In regard to repair and replacement, Hill said the program only covers essential items, such as the replacement of furnaces, hot water tanks, washers, dryers and even freezers and contents that have spoiled.

Walls, flooring and finishes are only covered for damage on the main floor of a building, not the basement.

Also, if you lost electronics in the flood, don’t expect provincial funding to replace it. Hill said recreational electronics, entertainment systems, sports equipment and decor aren’t covered by the program.

Hill added the program works with your insurance.

“Any funds you receive from

your insurance company will be deducted from your eligible costs,” she said.

During the meeting, Hill walked those in attendance through the application process and showed examples of needed invoices and other support information.

If everything is submitted properly, Hill said applicants should receive a confirmation of receipt within two weeks of submission. As well, an adjuster with Cunningham Lindsey, the firm contracted by the province to handle claims, should be in touch a week or two later.

Forsyth, who attended the meeting in Chatham, said he was impressed with how the municipality handled the flooding, including after the fact.

“What I was happy to see was that the municipality was trying to facilitate as much as they could,” he said.

He was also happy to see support from organizations such as TekSavvy, the local Internet service provider.

“TekSavvy was dropping off sandbags, saying it was just part of their community service,” he said. “What a community-oriented organization. They did so much.”

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