Mark Jacques - Realtor

09/29/2026

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09/29/2026

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08/22/2026

JUST LISTED! Luxury Heritage Home on Riverside Dr E.

The Janisse-Schade House, built in 1928, is a stunning example of Colonial Revival architecture, ideally situated opposite Coventry Gardens riverfront. This 2-story, full brick masterpiece features a meticulously maintained façade, showcasing classic elements such as 6-over-6 windows, decorative balustrades, and custom millwork. The main floor offers a charming living room with a gas fireplace, two doors leading to portico, formal dining room, family room w built-ins, chef's kitchen complete w Thermador & Bosch appliances, center island. A study w six transom windows and 1/2 bath rounds out this level. Upper level includes spacious primary bdrm w a 4-piece ensuite w Jacuzzi, 2 additional bdrms and bathroom w private balcony. The fully finished lower features 4th bedroom, workout room, serene zen/yoga studio, luxury sauna, immaculate laundry room w additional 2-piece bath, gardener's or mud room w tile floors & direct access to rear yard. Outside boasts a private courtyard w parquet decking, detached 2-car garage, and side drive w parking for six cars. This impeccably maintained historic home beautifully balances timeless charm w modern technology, creating a unique lifestyle in a prime location—ideal for those who appreciate elegance and comfort without compromising on contemporary conveniences.

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08/14/2026

If you've been waiting to buy until prices "hit bottom," here's something worth knowing: the falling may already have stopped. 🏡

For most of the past year and a half, prices were sliding, and a lot of buyers sat on the sidelines waiting for the bottom. But prices have started to level off in most of the markets where they'd been dropping. When the floor stops moving, waiting stops paying off.

It doesn't mean you have the upper hand everywhere, and affordability still takes discipline. But with conditions more balanced, you can make a move based on your life instead of trying to time the market perfectly.

Https://www.mjacques.ca/blog/304/2026+Mid-Year+Market+Check-In%3A+What+the+First+Half+of+the+Year+Tells+Us+About+Your+Next+Move

08/10/2026

For two years, most of us watched the market braced for one of two things: a deeper slide, or a rate-cut-fuelled boom. Buyers waited for prices to fall further. Sellers waited for the highs to come back. 🏡

Neither happened. Instead, the market started to settle — prices levelling out after a soft stretch, and activity picking up as a delayed spring finally arrived.

Whether you're buying, selling, renewing, or just watching, the second half of the year finally looks like something you can plan around.

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08/05/2026

Trying to make sense of the housing market this summer? Watch these three numbers. 📊

1. Rates — the best 5-year fixed is sitting near 4%, with the Bank of Canada expected to hold steady through 2026.
2. Inventory — about 5.2 months of supply nationally, right around the long-term average and squarely in balanced territory. More choice, less pressure.
3. Prices — CREA expects the national average to rise only about 1.5% this year, so you're not chasing a runaway market.

Put together, it's a calmer, more balanced market than the past few years — which tends to favour prepared buyers who know their budget.

Call/text/email us at 519.996.1898or [email protected] if you have questions.

08/04/2026

If you're hoping to be settled before the new school year, summer is your window — and the calendar moves faster than most families expect. 📦

A rough timeline that keeps things low-stress:

- Now–early summer: Get pre-approved and start touring. Knowing your budget first makes every other step easier.
- Mid-summer: Have your offer in and conditions cleared. From firm deals to closing often runs a few weeks to a month, so this is the sweet spot for an August move.
- Late summer: Closing, movers, utilities, and address changes — with a little breathing room before the first day of school.

The families who start early get the most choice and the least stress. Leaving it to the last minute usually means rushing the biggest decision of the year.

Call/text/email us at 519.996.1898 or [email protected] if you have questions.

08/03/2026

Summer edition 🏊 Would you rather…

🅰️ A home WITH a pool — instant staycation, great for entertaining, but more maintenance, insurance, and cost (and a shorter swim season up here).

🅱️ A home WITHOUT a pool — lower upkeep, more usable yard, and budget freed up for other priorities.

There's no wrong answer — it comes down to how you'd actually live in the space. A pool is a dream for one family and a deal-breaker for another (and it doesn't always add the resale value people expect).

Drop your pick — 🅰️ or 🅱️ — and tell us why 👇

Let us know in the comments.

08/02/2026

When the temperature climbs, so do your utility bills — but a few small moves now can keep your home comfortable and your costs down all summer. ☀️

A handful of things make the biggest difference:

- Change your A/C filter and book a quick tune-up — a clean system runs cheaper and lasts longer.
- Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise so you can nudge the thermostat up a couple of degrees without noticing.
- Seal the easy leaks — weatherstrip doors and add a door sweep so you're not cooling the outdoors.
- Close blinds on the sunny side during the day; it's a free way to cut the heat load.

None of these take much time or money, but together they can save a real amount off your summer bills — and they keep big systems like your air conditioning healthier for the long run.

Call/text/email us at 519.996.1898 or [email protected] if you have questions.

08/01/2026

The simplest ask in any home purchase is also the one buyers forget most: what actually comes with the house? 🏡

In Canada it comes down to two words: chattels and fixtures. Fixtures are attached to the home and generally stay; chattels are movable — the fridge, the washer and dryer, the patio set — and don't come with it unless they're named in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

So if you want them, ask — and spell them out in writing, right down to the make and model for big-ticket items. The worst answer you'll get is no.

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