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All units sold as one package

Call Richard Strain*** Cell: 519-358-5601

Annita Zimmerman*** Cell: 519-358-6117

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For all your real estate needs, licenced Realtor since 1966. Hands-on experience, with a long track record in residential and farm sales.

MARKET ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE THIS CERTIFICATE ENTITLES YOU TO A MARKET VALUE ANALYSIS OF YOUR PROPERTY BY DENNIS CRAIEVICH, YOUR REALESTATE PROFESSIONAL. CONTACT ME AND I WILL SHOW HOW MUCH YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH IN TODAY’S MARKETPLACE.

Mobile Anytime: 519-436-3505 sold@chathamkent.net If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard this offer. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

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CHATHAM OFFICE 34 Raleigh St.

Peifer Realty Inc.

519-354-5470 BLENHEIM OFFICE

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Chatham-Kent MLS Sold Ends - First Two Months of 2017.

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Royal LePage Peifer has 40.1% of the Y-T-D market share of the combined top 5 brokerages in Chatham-Kent.

Source: MLS Data, Chatham-Kent Real Estate Board, March 01, 2017.

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Serving Chatham-Kent Since 1968 Realtor On Duty

Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm

Brian Peifer Broker of Record Cell 519-436-2669

Attention: Seniors and Empty Nesters Carson Warrener* 519-809-2856

Cindy Weaver** 519-360-0628

11 CHICORY $249,900

Elliot Wilton* 519-358-8755

Penny Wilton** 519-360-0315

4br, 2 bath bi-level home with warm & tasteful décor.

Call Sylvia 519-355-8189.

New Listing 7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900

Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot.

Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

7150 TALBOT, BLENHEIM $589,900 4br, 2 bath executive rancher on a 2.4 ac lot on Lake Erie.

Call Wayne 519-436-4810.

Includes High Grossing Business Kelly-Anne Appleton* 519-365-7155

Steve Carroll* 519-355-9774

163 WELLINGTON E $128,900

Nice 3br bungalow completely remodelled. Move-in condition.

Call Chris 519-350-1402.

Irene Dierckens* 519-437-5711

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

Inventory & equipment incl. 60’x120’ all steel Vertec building on 4.77 acres at Hwy.401. 5 bay doors, 5 ton overhead crane. Call Ron 519-3607729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.

51 SHAWNEE $379,900 1600 sq ft, 3 bath brick rancher, completely finished lower level.

Call Steve 519-355-9774.

Glitters Fun Eatery 7136 TALBOT, BLENHEIM $99,900 1.6 ac lot with a perfect location overlooking Lake Erie.

Call Wayne 519-436-4810.

162 KING W $799,900 Thriving turnkey restaurant operating since 1983. Excellent sales with great profits. Call Deb R 519-401-5470.

136 TECUMSEH $439,000 Beautiful custom built 3+1 br, 3 bath brick 2 storey home.

Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

D L SO 7866 GRANDE RIVER $1,500,000 One of a kind custom built 3 br, 6 bath 2 storey on 2.9 ac’s on the river. Call Carson 519-809-2856.

open house

Eric Fitzgerald* 519-436-4865

Michael Gibbons* 519-365-5634

Catie Hawryluk* 519-809-4268

Brian Keenan* 519-365-6090

Wayne Liddy* 519-436-4810

George McDougall* 519-360-7334

June McDougall* 519-358-5199

Jim McLachlin** 519-358-3984

300 QUEEN $154,900 Completely remodelled 3br 2 storey home centrally located.

Call Chris 519-350-1402.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1-3PM 10989 RIVERLINE - $995,900 AGENT: WAYNE LIDDY 4br, 3.5 bath, 3500 sq ft executive 2 storey home on 3.10 ac’s on the water. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.

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New Listing

123 CHURCHILL $189,900

2br bungalow with many renovations. Cheaper than renting!

Call Ron Franko 519-355-8181.

Roomy 3br, 2 bath bungalow with many upgrades.

Call Kristen 519-784-7653.

Commercial Lot

Sylvia Moffat** 519-355-8189

Ghassan (Gus) Najjar** 519-355-8668

Custom built 3+1br, 3 bath ranch on 1.17 ac lot with outstanding view of the river. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.

New Listing 28 PARKVIEW $559,900 4br, 2.5 bath beautiful custom built 2 storey with i/g pool.

Call Eric 519-436-4865.

188 VICTORIA $349,900 5br, 2 bath classic 2.5 storey home with many unique features. Don’t miss this one! Call Jim 519-358-3984.

3 MAIN #6, MITCHELL’S BAY $284,900 Stunning 3br, 2.5 bath townhouse with an awesome view of Lake St. Clair. Call Penny 519-360-0315 or Elliot 519-358-8755.

279 FOREST $174,800 Great 4br, 2 bath 2 storey on lg double lot with 2 shops.

Call Pat 519-360-0141.

725 ST. CLAIR $289,900 1 ac lot with 120’ frontage on St. Clair just south of mall. Zoned HC1. Call Bev 519-358-8805.

New Listing 10 BLYTHEWOOD $139,900 Well maintained 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level backsplit being sold “as is”.

Call Deb 519-401-5470.

155 GRAND AVE. W. $199,900 Great business opportunity to take over an existing operation + the land & building. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

35 SCHOONER $255,000 Brand new 3br, 2.5 bath bungalow backing onto green space.

Call Pat 519-360-0141.

475 QUEEN ST $146,900 Beautiful southside duplex with excellent curb appeal.

Call Elliot 519-358-8755 or Penny 519-360-0315.

New Listing 130 MERCER $169,900 3+1br, 1.5 bath bungalow with l/g pool. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.

167 WELLINGTON E $79,900 3br 2 storey with some updates, being sold “as is”. Call Chris 519-350-1402.

Heather Najjar** 519-355-8666

Kristen Nead** 519-784-7653

Andrea Okopny* 519-359-2482

Chris Papple* 519-350-1402

Elizabeth Peifer* 519-436-8959

Amber Pinsonneault* 519-784-5310

Patrick Pinsonneault** 519-360-0141

Brian Preston* 519-355-9868

Deborah Rhodes* 519-401-5470

Bev Shreve** 519-358-8805

Brandice Smith* 226-626-4838

David Smith* 519-350-1615

Ron Smith* 519-360-7729

Larry Smyth** 519-355-8686

Michael Smyth* 519-784-5470

Patti Vermeersch* 519-355-6800

Chatham-Kent has a shortage of inventory (Listings) so you will get the most for your property if you list it now.

Call one of our Real Estate Professionals to assist you in making the most important move of your life.

9565 RIVER LINE $880,000 Five star executive 3br, 5 bath, brick 1.5 storey home on the Thames River. Call Amber 519-784-5310.

Building & Lot 6 Indian Creek East $475,000 11,000 sf on 0.58 ac site. Good exposure, easy access to 401. Zoned HC(1). Call Bev 519-358-8805.

4624 TALBOT TR MERLIN - $558,888

This is an impressive 3+1br, 2.5 bath custom built waterfront bungalow. Call Brian K 519-365-6090.

Offer Pending 445 GRAND W $699,900 Professional office building in excellent condition. Currently zoned institutional. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.

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177 INSHES $95,900

6575 ANGLER, MITCHELL’S BAY • $169,000 1 floor plan, 1br + den, large living room, great area for fishing, hunting & birding. Many updates.

Call Steve 519-355-9774.

7543 RIVERVIEW $499,900

877 CHARING CROSS $925,000 Everything you could want! 5br, 2 storey with a beautiful yard.

Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

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Offer Pending Ronald Franko** 519-355-8181

If you are contemplating moving into an apartment, downsizing your home or entering an assisted living facility, the time to list your home is now!

Don’t Miss Out 364 WELLINGTON W $179,000 Great location & well maintained brick triplex. All 1br units. Many improvements. Call Amber 519-784-5310.

202 CAMPUS #305 $119,900 Attractive & well maintained 2br condo unit on the 3rd floor.

Call David 519-350-1615.

Immediate Possession 86 VAN ALLEN - $95,000 2br, 1 floor bungalow. Large kitchen with eating area. All appliances incl.

Call June 519-358-5199.

6 DANIEL’S $128,900 Nice 3br, 1.5 storey remodelled home. Call Chris 519-350-1402.

17996 RONDEAU $179,000 Own a 3br waterfront cottage in Rondeau Park with endless sunsets. Call Larry 519-355-8686.

119 HARVEY $89,900 Duplex for sale. 2br unit on the 2nd floor and 1br unit on the main.

Call George 519-360-7334.

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A Gem from the Past 188 Victoria Avenue

37 Hidden Valley, Blenheim Beautiful 3 level, 3+1 BR, 2 bath home. Awesome layout features a large kitchen and a vaulted ceiling. Huge family room in finished basement. $224,900.

14006 Talbot Trail, Chatham-Kent One of a kind stone 2 storey home. This 5BR, 1.5 bath has irreplaceable wood work & wood floors. Mature trees & a distant view of Lake Erie make this 3.3 acre property magnificent. $349,900.

224 Talbot St. E., Blenheim

3 BR, 1 bath bungalow with a full walk-out basement. Nice sized kitchen and living room. Newer laminate on main floor and high efficiency furnace. Deep lot. $129,900.

18366 Erie Shore Dr., Blenheim

2+1 BR, 2 bath waterfront retreat.

Spacious & bright open concept living.

Recently renovated. Just move in and enjoy! $369,900.

38 Adelaide St., Shrewsbury

151 Talbot St. W., Blenheim

Unique 2 + 1 BR, 2 bath century home. Large kitchen with patio access, tall ceilings and a main floor master. $159,900.

Beautiful 3 BR, 1.5 bath home. Great layout with large living/dining room and good size kitchen. Large master and bonus room over attached garage. $259,900

475 Queen St., Chatham

3 BR, 2.5 bath townhouse with views of lake St. Clair. Open concept living with hardwood floors. Large master with ensuite. Lovely terrace and attached garage. $284,900.

3 Main St. #6, Mitchells Bay

Beautiful well maintained duplex. Each unit has 2 BR and covered porch.

Updated panels and high efficiency gas furnace. $146,900.

Serving the people Chatham-Kent for over 30 years!

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This is one of Chatham’s historic homes from another time. Lots of tradition but lots of modern features. 5 bedrooms, all of which are spacious. The ornate library with fireplace is like a movie set. The spacious living area with all hardwoods is not seen in today’s compact world.

The windows have been done, the kitchen is redone but in keeping with the decor and you have the privacy of 7/10 of an acre. Natural gas heating system has been upgraded. If you like character, high ceilings and ornate woodwork, this could be your dream home.

Offered at only $349,900. Come take a look. You will love it.

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Owner Says Sell! 10989 River Line • $959,900 Open House • Saturday, April 1 • 1-3pm

New Listing • 51 Shawnee Trail • $379,900

for a virtual tour visit wayneliddy.com

1600 sq.ft. brick rancher in a quiet southside area. Close to walking path along creek.

2 bedrooms on main level, master is very large with 10’x4.5’ walk-in closet and huge ensuite plus door out to deck. Very open concept on main floor with main floor laundry.

Lower level completely finished with great flexibility. Other features include 3 full baths, tankless hot water system, double garage and fenced rear yard. A must see!

$169,000 6575 Angler Line, Mitchell’s Bay • 1 Floor Plan - 1 Bedroom + Den • Large main rooms • Great area for fishing, hunting, birding • Many updates • Municipal water

D L SO New Listing • $195,000 219 Greenfield

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Breast Buddies fundraising for Italy

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Asking friends and family to fill up on pizza, pasta and salad, the members of a local dragon boat team recently continued their quest for Italy next year.

The Breast Buddies team is to travel to Florence, Italy in July of 2018 to take part in an international dragon boat competition.

Janet Ridgers, a member of the Breast Buddies, said the Boston Pizza event sold out. It follows a Valentine’s Day event the team held in February.

Ridgers said the event in Italy would mark her third international competition with the team.

“My first one was in Peterborough in 2010,” she said, adding she took part in the 2014 event in Sarasota, Fla. as well. “In Sarasota, they built a park for us. It was unbelievable.”

Margaret Oxford, who coaches the Breast Buddies crew, said the team is comprised of about 40 people.

“Some are shore buddies, women who can no longer paddle, but still support the team,” she said.

Ridgers said she and Oxford actually joined the team the same day, May

22, 2008. Oxford said the camaraderie is quite special.

“They want you in the boat to prevent future cases of breast cancer and they want you in the boat because of the social element and support system,” she said.

Breast cancer survivors run the risk of developing lymphedema,” Oxford said, referring to a condition that causes the swelling of the arms and legs.

The physical workout can help prevent it.

Dr. Don McKenzie, a Canadian sports medicine specialist, started the dragon boat phenomena to give breast cancer survivors an opportunity to gather and enjoy intense upper body workouts together, and provide support to one another.

It began in 1996 and has since expanded around the world.

According to McKenzie, “It is an approach to promoting health and raising breast cancer awareness that is driven by women with the disease. It reaches out to other women and offers them a message of hope and support.

It is helping to change attitudes toward ‘life after breast cancer,’ and it encourages women to lead

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The Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Team recently held a fundraiser at Boston Pizza as the team gears up for international competition next year in Italy. With the team is Boston Pizza manager Mary Frances Kluka.

full and active lives. It is making a difference.”

Oxford said initially, people were reluctant to encourage breast cancer survivors to tone their

upper bodies, in fear it would lead to the recurrence of cancer. But studies show that’s just not the case.

“It’s like a sisterhood,”

Ridgers said.

Oxford agreed.

“We give support on and off the water. It’s all pretty exhilarating, with 20 of us sitting in a boat of that

size and making it move,” she said.

The Breast Buddies have other events on the drawing board, but nothing finalized at this time.

who have been promised to older husbands. It is a fascinating story of how the Indian society used to work (having since evolved).

The cinematography is beautiful,” said film group member Connie Badour. “Our screening is one of 1,700 nation-wide.”

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) film entrant will be screened at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

Badour said it is one hour and 54 minutes in length and is rated 91 per cent on the Rotten Tomatoes film website. Viewers will need to get their free pass from one of the executive mem-

bers seated at the front tables at Galaxy on the day of the showing. Anyone with questions about tickets can call 519-359-8455.

The Chatham-Kent Film Group is a non-profit group of volunteers with the goal of bringing screenings of Canadian, foreign and independent

films to the community, seeking to entertain, question, and educate through film.

Season passes for the film group are $50 each and are good for 10 monthly viewings. To find out more about the film screenings, go to ckfilmgroup.blogspot.ca.

Film group celebrates Canada’s 150th with free screening

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

To help celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday, the Chatham-Kent Film Group is joining film groups across Canada in offering a free screening of the film, Water, on April 19 at the Galaxy Cineplex Theatre in

Chatham.

Directed by Deepa Mehta, the Canadian film focuses on the evolution of Indian society.

“The plot revolves around an old East Indian custom of segregating widows from the rest of Indian society, even those as young as 8-year-olds

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Real Estate FAQ’s Q: We’ve heard it’s a “hot market” and are considering moving. Should we be buying first, or selling first?

A: This is a very common question, and a good conversation to have with your REALTOR® because the answer depends on a few factors: What price range are you looking to go into, and how readily available do homes in this range become available? What are your personal motivations? What is your tolerance to risk, and financially can you put yourself in the situation of possibly owning two homes for a period of time?

Buying first The pros of buying first, are that you don’t necessarily have the pressure of time like you would if your home was sold, and you have a closing date looming. You’re more likely to find exactly what you want, instead of settling for something due to time restraints.

If you do lose out in an offer situation, chances are you’ll be less emotional because you still have a place to live.

You’ll want to discuss beforehand with your financial institution if this is even an option for you and if you qualify for bridge financing, which will help cover the costs until your home sells.

The cons are that once you find and secure another home, you might have problems matching up closing dates.

This could mean two things: You are financially carrying the burden of two homes for a period of time, or you may be homeless temporarily if your selling closing date is before the closing of your new home.

You can make your offer to buy conditional on the sale of your current home, but the downside to that is that it’s less desirable to the seller and in a “hot market” might not be competitive enough in a multiple offer situation.

Selling first The pros of selling first, are that you know exactly what the proceeds from the sale and the closing date are for your home. For those that financially can’t carry the burden of two homes, this may be the only option.

The cons are that you will be on a time crunch to find something by or near your closing date. This might mean you settle for a home that doesn’t meet everything on your wish list in order to have somewhere to go. It also means that if you don’t find something you like right away, you might end up between homes for a time.

Have a back up plan Your best option is to have a back-up plan. Do you have family that you can temporarily live with and put your belongings in storage until you find a home? If you’re in the midst of a mortgage term, talk to your lender and see what kind of fees there may be if you break your term early and don’t go directly into another mortgage until you find a home. This may or may not be a deciding factor on whether this is an option for you.

Whichever way works best for you, pre-planning with your REALTOR® is the best way to navigate this process.