'At Home in South Mississauga' Magazine

HOME ISSUE 01 • Brought to you by The KATE PETERSON TEAM

in South Mississauga

KATE’S MESSAGE Welcome...to the spring issue of AT HOME....in South Mississauga - our new magazine presenting you with interesting seasonal articles, fresh local listings, market values, new recipes to try at home, Community events to mark on your calendar - plus news from the Kate Peterson Team.

The Kate Peterson Team is committed to the community and are proud to actively support and sponsor our local community groups and events including: Kenollie and Forest Avenue Public Schools, Canadian Cancer Society, Rotary Club, Compass Food Bank, Port Credit Village Residents Association, Port Credit Hockey Association, Salvation Army, Erica’s Wish Foundation and the Mississauga Festival Choir.

The Kate Peterson Team of professionals focus their Real Estate skills and knowledge on the many neighbourhoods of South Mississauga. Each team member brings enthusiasm, skill, insight and genuine care to our clients. Award winning Realtors and longtime residents of Mississauga - It’s The Right Move to have the Kate Peterson team by your side.

This magazine is for you to enjoy, and we welcome your comments and any suggestions for future issues. We are proud to be part of the community and welcome the opportunity to help you make The Right Move.

Sales Representative Keller Williams Realty Solutions

››› Create the Perfect OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM With a few simple tips, you can create an outdoor space that adds value and comfort to your home.

MEET THE TEAM

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BIOGR APHY REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE • • • •

Joined Keller Williams January 2013 KW Platinum Award 2013 & 2014 (Top 1% for KW across North America) Sales Representative with Royal LePage September 2005 - December 2012 Award Winning with Royal LePage since 2006

AFFILIATIONS • • • •

Member Toronto Real Estate Board Member Mississauga Real Estate Board Member Oakville Milton Real Estate Board Member ALC (Agent Leadership Council) for Keller Williams Realty Solutions 2013 - present

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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e: info@KatePeterson.ca

PREVIOUS CAREER

Kate Peterson

Married with four children Mississauga resident ’81-’86 Mississauga/Port Credit resident since 1998 Graduated from the University of Toronto with a BSc. in Psychology and Sociology

• PR and Customer Service Representative for HOMES Publishing Group • Market Analyst for PMA Brethour Inc., Brokerage • Social Worker for Metropolitan Toronto Community and Social Services Dept.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES • Spending time with family and friends, watching many a hockey game, skiing, playing squash and travelling

Jeff Peterson SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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With his background in engineering and computer science, Jeff’s approach to real estate is highly analytical. His clients value his insight into the financial aspects of real estate, whether it concerns a primary residence or investment properties.

TEAM

Debbie O’Day-Smith

Jennifer Harrison

CLIENT CARE MANAGER

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Debbie brings her experience in the investment industry and a commitment to service to her role as Client Care Manager for the team, ensuring clients are kept informed of progress.

Joining the team in 2014, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience with her background in tech, logistics and event planning. Attention to detail is her forte in serving her clients.

Johanna Kee

Duncan Stewart

ADMIN MANAGER

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Johanna brings years of experience with real estate brokerages and systems to her role as Admin Manager. She ensures that every task involved in the sale of a home is tracked and completed on time.

Growing up in Lorne Park and now raising his own family in Port Credit, Duncan has unsurpassed knowledge of the local area and markets. Attention to customer service is his focus.

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www.664MontbeckCrescent.ca

GORGEOUS EXECUTIVE LAKEVIEW HOME!

$1,319,900

Situated on a quiet picturesque street steps from Lakefront Promenade Park and the Port Credit Yacht Club, this 4+1 bedroom home really shines! Magnificent features throughout this home include new gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, high baseboards, crown moulding and numerous oversized windows with California shutters. Natural light brightens every corner.

The incredible gourmet kitchen and open concept main floor spaces are perfect for entertaining friends and family. The master bedroom is graced with a spectacular dressing area and vaulted ceiling. Enjoy your own private oasis in the third floor bedroom, dressing room and rooftop terrace. Take a stroll along the Lake on the many trails in and among Lakefront Promenade Park.

Discover the many shops and restaurants of nearby Port Credit Village. Downtown Toronto is minutes away on the QEW and GO for an easy commute. Welcome Home.

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www.830ScollardCourt117.ca

www.14NeilsonDrive206.ca

Gorgeous Showpiece Home In Port Credit Village!

Independent Living At Evergreen Retirement Community!

Spacious 2-Bedroom Markland Wood Condo!

$1,549,900

$339,900

$299,900

4 bedrooms, 5 washrooms, on a 50’ x 150’ lot. An elegant balance of classic and contemporary style. Featuring soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood, custom solid wood doors, and the finest finishes throughout. Master with walk-in dressing area and private balcony. Professionally landscaped. Steps to shops, restuarants and Lake Ontario.

Beautifully updated ground floor 1+1 unit. Spacious open concept living and dining areas, laminate floors and walk-out to private garden and patio. Kitchen with granite countertops and island. The many amenities and conveniences of Evergreen Retirement Community are at your doorstep.

Stylish 1,200 square foot 2-bedroom condo in highly sought after Markland Wood area in Etobicoke. Updated kitchen with quartz counters and breakfast bar overlooking the living and dining areas. Amenities include tennis court, heated outdoor swimming pool and BBQ area overlooking ravine.

www.1632HolburneRoad.ca Beautiful Mineola East Bungalow!

Spectacular Home On Oversized Pie-Shaped Lot!

Exclusive Lakeview Family Home!

Beautiful 50’ x 159’ lot with inground pool.

$829,900

West facing property on 58’ x 132’ lot.

CALL KATE TODAY for more details and information.

This warm and inviting family home has been upgraded from top to bottom! Beautiful features are everywhere - from the hand scraped plank hardwood flooring and high baseboards to the stunning gourmet kitchen. This home really sparkles!

Enjoy endless barbeques in the deep pie-shaped lot and unwind in the hot tub.

CALL KATE TODAY for more details and information.

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Whether you are contemplating a move or would just like a sense of what your home may be worth in today’s market,

C A L L F O R A F R E E M A R K E T E VA L U A T I O N CALL KATE TODAY

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OUTDOOR LIVING

create the perfect

OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR - time to dust off your

patio furniture, fill your planters and set up to spend the spring outdoors. While expanding an outdoor space is a top renovation project for homeowners and renters alike, it doesn’t have to induce a state of pre-spring stress.

With a few simple tips, you can create an outdoor space that adds value and comfort to your home.

FOCUS ON YOUR FRONT ENTRANCE “Enhance your home’s curb appeal by brightening up your front entrance,” says The Home Depot’s Director of Trend and Design, Sarah Fishburne. “A coat of brightly coloured paint on your front door can redefine the look of your home.”

This year, go bold with your colour choice - try coral, tomato red, teal, aqua, violet, pistachio and cobalt. Add a wreath, doormat, kick plates and new door hardware to complete the look. Knobs and handles with a burnished bronze finish also hide fingerprints and don’t show tarnish as easily. After all, a fabulous front entrance can make a powerful first impression.

DESIGN YOUR DREAM DECK The base of any great outdoor space is a clean slate. Start with a good scrub and power wash. Echo the feel of your interior to create a cohesive style that makes it easy for you to move indoor decor outside when you are hosting. Start by creating a sense of space with an arbor or trellis. Use colours, furniture finishes and seasonal accessories that complement each other. If you’re unsure where to start, use an online patio planning tool to make it easier to customize the look. Mix and match patterns, textures and sheens for a designer-inspired finish. For urban dwellers in apartments or small spaces, you can create a great outdoor space by installing a vertical garden filled with succulents and a small cocktail table and chairs.

ACCESSORIZE AND ADD COLOUR “Accessories aren’t just about making a fashion statement,” says Fishburne. “In fact, adding finishing touches to your front and back porch creates a polished look and feel.” Not only does a weather-resistant outdoor rug anchor furniture just like in a living room but it also adds a punch of pattern and colour to complement your outdoor furniture. Adding big, bright flowers, such as red geraniums is a simple and cost effective way to brighten up your outdoor space.

Not a gardener? Not a problem. Achieve beautiful results with minimal effort by using Drop ’N Bloom pre-mixed containers of bright spring flowers. For additional pop, whitewash or paint your tired planters with this season’s hottest colours - pollen yellow or aquatic green.

PLAN FOR A PARTY What’s a great outdoor space without others to share it with? Set up your space to host parties all season long.

Don’t leave your guests in the dark - hang up string lights or place solar lights around the patio to get the party going.

Create ambiance and a cool conversation piece with a fire pit or add colourful throw pillows for your guests to sit back and relax. Finally, set yourself up for a season of signature meals by planting an herb garden. Make the night more interactive by inviting your guests to help pick herbs that will complement the meal.

For this and more project inspiration, check out The Home Depot’s Trend and Design Tumbler. For more quick and easy gardening tips, sign up for The Garden Club, which provides regionalized garden information, forums and deals.

Courtesy of BPC

KATE PETERSON’S

Mississauga South Real Estate Update N ERINDALE COOKSVILLE SHERIDAN

MINEOLA

LORNE PARK

CLARKSON

LAKEVIEW

PORT CREDIT

Sold Home Prices for April 2015 Detached Homes LOW

Semi-Detached Homes

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LOW

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Townhomes

Condos

AVERAGE

AVERAGE

AVERAGE

Clarkson

$455,000

$1,707,500

$803,058

$402,200

$483,000

$447,341

$376,306

$341,925

Cooksville

$584,900

$1,260,000

$791,656

$524,000

$583,000

$562,333

$390,358

$237,233

Erindale

$595,000

$2,920,000

$992,627

$472,500

$550,000

$513,909

$415,000

$220,200

Lakeview

$288,000

$1,249,000

$668,337

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$496,884

$358,975

Lorne Park

$721,380

$2,369,500

$1,300,231

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n/a

n/a

$590,544

n/a

Mineola

$765,000

$2,765,000

$1,507,455

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Port Credit

$808,160

$1,451,000

$1,019,693

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n/a

$854,000

$488,850

Sheridan

$580,000

$2,140,000

$1,072,156

$494,490

$550,000

$522,245

$306,500

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Planning on Selling? Visit www.FreeHomePriceReports.com Market information contained herein has been obtained through analysis of the current statistical information provided by the Toronto Real Estate Board as of as per Wednesday, April 29, 2015 and does not include properties that have been privately transacted. Average prices for homes are based on sold properties only; variables in the listings sold during the period of analysis may produce an inflated/deflated average price that is not consistent with year-to-date or historical averages for the area. The neighbourhood map has been provided for general illustration purposes only; no information provided is intended for legal use. Not intended to solicit properties currently under contract with a brokerage.

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Selling

40% FASTER for 1.44% MORE

than the MLS average.*

N E E D W E S AY M O R E ? * Based on TREB statistics for properties sold in 2014 by the Kate Peterson Team

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RECIPE

Pineapple CREAM CHEESE TORTE

Yields 10 to 12 servings

INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • •

1 ¼ (about 5 ounces) cups ground gingersnaps 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup melted butter 4 Safest Choice pasteurized eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cups sugar 12 ounces (1 ½ - 8 ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup chopped fresh or crushed pineapple, drained well 1 ¼ cups whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla

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FOR GLAZE 1/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons dark rum (or to taste)

DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, combine gingersnaps and panko. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs are evenly moistened.

Press into bottom of 8 or 9-inch springform pan.

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of the sugar and beat again until stiff peaks form.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat well. Mix in pineapple and vanilla.

In another medium bowl, beat cream until whipped.

Fold egg whites into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped cream. Pour filling over crust and freeze until set, about five hours or overnight.

FOR GLAZE Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan.

Add pineapple juice and stir until cornstarch is dissolved.

Add rum and cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Cool.

To serve, let the torte sit at room temperature for five to 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cake to loosen and remove pan sides. Top cheesecake with glaze.

Courtesy of BPC

SANDWICH G E N E R AT I O N HOUSING SOLUTION FOR AGING PARENTS IS HERE!

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hinking of downsizing yourself is difficult enough, the kids don’t want you to move, you have enough going on with work and life in general. You don’t even know where you’d go if you did ‘right-size’. On top of everything, your parents still need you and your help and that has taken priority. They are moving through that downsized phase and need a bit more help than anyone wants to admit - what is out there for them?

LIKE LIVING ON A CRUISE SHIP, WITHOUT THE WATER. The perfect lifestyle that balances everything, simplified living space, a terrace that keeps a connection to the outdoors, daily activities, and a la carte medical services.

We would love to show you and your parents around this perfect solution.

www.830ScollardCourt117.ca for more information or call us at

905.271.5151

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OUR CLIENTS HAVE

THE L AST WORD To Kate and team, There aren’t enough words to express our heartfelt thanks to you.

You took care of us from day one just as you said you would. We were very intimidated about the thought of getting an agent and selling our house after living in it for 26 years. The thought of it was overwhelming but you and your wonderful team held our hand every step of the way and delivered on EVERY promise you made to us.

Your professionalism and your caring manner gave us confidence and helped us to remain focused, excited and calm. Thank you so much for everything... our family and friends certainly know of you now and we are going to make sure everyone we know, knows about the Kate Peterson Team. Thank you!!

PHYLLIS & GLENN

We are writing this as I sit in the backyard of my beautiful home Kate helped us find! If it weren’t for her help we would never have found this house!

Kate... thank you for all your help and patience with us! You were helpful from the first day we met at an open house until the evening of closing! I will recommend you to anyone and you will help us in the future!

When we first set out to purchase a new home we did everything ourselves and just used whomever the listing agent was to make an offer. I met Kate at an open house and she was a wealth of information and so helpful. We immediately wanted her to help us find something!

Thanks again Kate! We absolutely love our new home!

TIAGO & KRISTINA

Once again the Kate Peterson team has been fantastic. Kate just sold my third property and I would highly recommend her and her team.

She has gone above and beyond to help me with a last minute move crisis and I can’t thank her enough. Kate is always so professional and quickly responds to my many questions and concerns.

Thank you so very much!

CANDICE

Thanks so much Kate and your team for all the hard work you have done on the sale of my Mom’s house. Not only that but your kindness and understanding in a difficult time was greatly appreciated. I still can’t believe the house sold in 4 days!

I will continue to recommend you Kate, for anyone needing a real estate agent.

I would like to thank Kate and the Team for all their hard work and exceptional service in helping us sell our home quickly. Their market knowledge, guidance and support in both the sale and the purchase of our new home minimized our stress tremendously.

They are a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend the Kate Peterson Team!

HEATHER

Sincere Thanks KAREN Just wanted to let you know that you guys did a great job my friends and family are tired of hearing how amazing your team is!

Thanks again, ANDY G.

CON T R A C T OR S

E X T E R IOR / IN T E R IOR

EVERYDAY HANDYMEN • HOME BUILDERS RENOVATORS

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE • IN-HOME CLEANING JUNK REMOVAL

F IN A NCI A L S E R V ICE S

MOV ING S E R V ICE S

MORTGAGE • INVESTMENT • LEGAL • COUNSEL

MOVERS • PACKERS • STORAGE

EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR HOME

COMMUNITY EVENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Kate Peterson Proud To Help Sponsor

FOREST AVE FUN FAIR! JUNE

Location: Forest Avenue Public School, 20 Forest Avenue, Port Credit Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Fun Fair has become a popular occasion greatly anticipated by local residents. With tons of activities, prizes, food and a fabulous silent auction, the Fair has been very successful in raising funds for school programs.

Kate and her team have a long history of contributing not only funds but also their time and energy to help local schools, organizations and charities. As Kate says, “The very word ‘community’ comes from the idea of living, working and succeeding together.”

JUNE

For more information on the Forest Ave Fun Fair please visit www.forestavefunfair.ca JUNE 12-14

MISSISSAUGA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL

Recognized as Mississauga’s signature family and friends event.

Location: Port Credit Memorial Park MONDAY, JUNE 15

NATIVE WILDFLOWER PROPAGATION PROGRAM FIRST PLANT BACK DAY J U LY

Volunteers are needed to plant and grow wildflowers native to Rattray Marsh for future restoration projects. Please contact us to register for this program.

Adam Wilford (905) 670-1615 ext. 441 or cvcvolunteers@creditvalleyca.ca Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

PAINT THE TOWN RED

Canada Day celebration highlighted by our parade and fireworks display.

Location: Port Credit Memorial Park STARTING FRIDAY, JULY 10

J U LY

MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK

Bring your family and friends to free evenings of movies under the stars!

Kate Peterson is a proud sponsor of Movies in the Park which will be running every Friday night through July and August. See you there!

Location: Port Credit Memorial Park Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm FRIDAY, JULY 17

OUTDOOR ART SHOW AUGUST

Featuring artists from all over Southern Ontario.

Location: Port Credit Memorial Park

AUGUST 21-23

PORT CREDIT ‘BUSKERFEST’ - 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Enjoy an eclectic cast of characters from the worlds stage, circus-style entertainment on the street with an “Xtreme Finale”.

Location: Port Credit Memorial Park

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