4th—

Worth

Checking Out

In

September

The Lines That Divide Us Frequently Asked Questions About Boundaries

Compiled for happy clients by:

Bruce Johnson Sales Representative

Mary Johnson Assistant

RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc.

1263 Mosley St., Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0

email: brumar@simcoe.net

www.thehomehunt.com Tel: 705-429-4500

A Lively Source of Real Estate & Community News September 2000

4th to 9th—Autumnfest in

Wasaga Beach

8th—Carly Patterson

Memorial Golf Tournament at Marlwood Golf & Country

Club. Shot gun start at 10

a.m. For more info call

Marlwood Golf Course or

RE/MAX

11th—Wasaga Golden

Oldies Cruise Night at Nancy

Island Parking Lot: 429-6092

17th—Terry Fox Run.

Meet at Zehr's parking lot

between 12:00 and 1:00 25th—Wasaga Golden

Oldies Cruise Night @

Nancy Island Parking Lot.

This will be the last Cruise

Night for the year 2000.

Contact: John Harrison

29th—Wasaga Beach

Chamber of Commerce Golf

Tournament in support of

D.A.R.E "Drug Abuse

Resistance Education." Only

$65.00. Includes: BBQ Steak dinner, Tee off at 10 a.m., 18

hole golf, scramble

format,shotgun start, teams of

four. Silent Auction and

50/50 draw.

30th—Wasaga Beach

M ost of us don’t know, or care, exactly where our property boundaries are

located. But if you or your neighbor want to

fence the property, build a structure or cut

down a tree close to the line, you need to know where it actually runs.

How do you find the exact boundaries of

your property?

You can hire a licensed land surveyor to

survey the property and place official markers on the boundary lines. A simple survey in the

Wasaga Beach area costs about $595 and up.

My neighbour and I don’t want to pay a

surveyor. Can’t we just make an agreement

about where we want the boundary to be?

You and the neighbor can decide where you want the line to be, and then make it so

by signing deeds that describe the boundary.

If you have a mortgage on the property, consult a lawyer for help in drawing up the

deeds. You may need to get the permission of

the mortgage holder before you give your

neighbor even a tiny piece of the land.

Once you have signed a

deed, you should have it filed at the local Land

Registry Office.

What can I do if a

neighbor starts using my

property?

If a neighbor starts to build on what you think is

your property, do something immediately. If

the encroachment is minor—for instance, a small fence in the wrong place—you may

think you shouldn’t worry. But you’re wrong.

When you try to sell your house, a title

company might refuse to issue insurance because the neighbor is on your land.

Also, if you don’t act promptly, you could lose part of your property. When one person

uses another’s land for a long enough time, he

can gain a legal right to continue to do so and,

in some circumstances, gain ownership of the property.

Talk to your neighbor right away. Most

likely, a mistake has been made because of a conflicting description in the neighbor’s deed

or just a mistaken assumption about the

boundary line. If your neighbor is hostile and insists on

proceeding, you may have to send a firm

letter—or have a lawyer send one on his or

her letterhead. If the building doesn’t stop, waste no time in having a lawyer get a

judge’s order to temporarily stop the neighbor

until you can bring a civil lawsuit for trespass before a judge.

A Little Common Sense

If you are having no trouble with your

property and your neighbors, yet you feel

inclined to rush out to determine your exact boundaries just to know

where they are, please ask

yourself a question: Have

you been satisfied with the amount of space that you

occupy?

If the answer is yes, then consider the time,

money and hostility that

might be involved if you pursue the subject.

If a problem exists on

your border, keep the lines of communication

open with the neighbor, if possible. Learn the law and try to work out an agreement.

Boundary lines simply don’t matter that

much to us most of the time; relationships with our neighbors matter a great deal more.

—Bruce

587 River Road West, Suite 8 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0

Dr. Mardi Charlton B. Sc., D.C., Dip. Acu.

Chiropractor, Acupuncturist

Ph. (705) 429-5073 Fax: (705) 429-8168

Nottawasaga Chiropractic

OUR SERVICE PLEDGE

As product and service providers we are 100% committed to a level of excellence that will make

you say “WOW” and keep you coming back. We

are aware that if we don’t exceed your expectations the first time and every time, you may be just a “satisfied customer”....and that’s not enough. Our desire is to have you so satisfied as clients that you will make a point of referring us to your friends, family and business associates.

Window on Wasaga Homeowner Service Centre September 2000

Frequently Called Numbers

Ambulance Office: (705) 429-4655

Arena: 429-3321

By-Law Department: 429-2511

Chamber of Commerce: 429-2247 Fire Department Office: 429-5281

Hydro Office: 429-2517

Library: 429-5481 Municipal Office: 429-3844

O.P.P. (Police): 911 (emergency only)

Provincial Park Office: 429-2516

Public Works Department: 429-2540

A good realtor keeps you up to date on current market conditions and trends within the area real estate

market. This report shows you the number of MLS properties listed and sold in our area recently:

By Area Sales Average

Price

Av. Days

on

$1 to

$80,000

$80,000 to

$100,000

$100,000-

$120,000

$120,000-

$140,000

$140,000-

$160,000

$160,000-

$300,000

Over

$300,000

Clearview 15 $156,631 80 1 2 1 4 0 7 0

Collingwood 35 $168,298 63 5 7 3 4 5 7 4

Town of the

Blue Mtns 16 $191,500 51 0 0 1 3 6 4 2

Tiny

Township 5 $103,680 56 2 1 1 0 0 1 0

Wasaga

Beach 38 $130,382 105 2 8 10 4 4 10 0

Total Sales Statistics from August 1st, 2000 to August 31st,

THE “WOW” TRIVIA CONTEST

Win A Wednesday Night Dinner For Two at:

“What is the name of the new school

opening September 5th in the Beach?”

Call Bruce at 705-429-4500 to win!

Congratulations to last month’s winner:

Laura Timlock

Goodies Cafe

33 Ste. Marie St. 1263 Mosley St. P.O. Box 490 Riverbend Plaza Collingwood, ON Wasaga Beach, ON L9Y 4B2 L0L 2P0 (705) 445-9300 (705) 429-5199

Fax: (705) 445-2269

The advertisers herein are owned and operated independently. The Publisher cannot and does not guarantee or assume any liability for the services advertised.

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DON’T BE A HOSER ‘EH — CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

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BROWN’S MOVING, MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY

We do it all for You! Moving & Storage

Yard Maintenance

Home & Trailer Washing

Odd Jobs

Loads of topsoil/gravel

DAN BROWN: (705) 429-4323 Toll-Free Pager: (416) 550-2960

862 Mosley Street

Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0

Tel: (705) 429-6166

http://www.tdbank.ca/Your Home 24 hours, 7 days a week: 1-800-9TD-BANK

Your Family’s Full Service Lawyer

W.D. Redick & Associates Inc.

John Redick Sales Representative

47 Ste. Marie St.

Collingwood, ON L9Y 3J9 Bus: (705) 445-0301 Fax: (705) 445-1400

587 River Road West

Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 Bus: (705) 429-7600 Fax: (705) 429-7610

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Al Timlock Box 186 Wasaga Beach, ON Tel: (705) 429-6870

“Building Fine Homes in Wasaga Beach Since 1964”

WE’RE HERE TO HELP MAKE IT EASIER

of Wasaga Beach Inc.

Bruce Johnson, Sales Representative

CALL 1-800-396-POST

Michelle Reichart 65 Cedar Pointe Dr., Suite 105

Barrie, ON L4N 9R3

BANK

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Financial Services YOUR RE/MAX APPROVED

MORTGAGE BROKERAGE

Residential / Commercial Mortgage Consultant

1226 Mosley Street, Unit #2,

Wasaga Beach, Ontario L0L 2P0

DIRECT LINE: (705) 429-5492

Res: (705) 429-3112

Fax: (705) 429-1175

DONNA M. MULLEN

Published by Bruce Johnson, Sales Representative, RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed.

RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Independently Owned and Operated

Bruce Johnson Sales Representative 1263 Mosley Street, Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 email: brumar@simcoe.net

www.thehomehunt.com

Tel: 705-429-4500 “A MOVING EXPERIENCE”

TWO FOR ONE COTTAGE DEAL! Grab this property now! 2-2 bedroom

cottages located near Park 5 between 29th

and 30th Streets on Shore Lane. Perfect for

two families looking to buy together but

wanting to have their own cute cottage.

Close enough to the pure sandy beach to

hear the waves breaking, both cottages have

sewer & water in & paid for. Gas is on the

street. Priced to sell at just $119,900.

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Own your very own restaurant for just

$34,900! This great price gets you the

business, equipment & stock for AJ’s Fish &

Chips. This popular, centrally-located

restaurant has a loyal & growing clientele

& is an excellent year-round business

opportunity here in Wasaga Beach. Now

just $34,900 (WB3305)

GREAT HOME/COTTAGE LOT Super building lot with water, sewer and

gas at the lot line. This lot is partially

cleared and has a useable garage on it.

Vendor will remove mobile home unit

currently on property. Very quiet street,

few neighbours, close to schools and stores

and, of course, just a short walk to the

beach. Offered at $29,900. Call Bruce for

more info...

DEAL OF THE MONTH

Two picturesque beachfront lots in

Wasaga’s west end beach area.

Stone breakwall already in place,

and water, sewer and gas are all at

the lot line. Each lot is beautifully

situated and brimming with mature

trees, shrubs and perennial flowers.

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a

beachfront property, this is your

chance! See listing office for

encroachment information. Each lot

is listed at just $179,900.

*Note: If you’ve been tracking the price of

beachfront the past few months, you know

this is a scarce commodity.

SUPER DEAL UNDER $135,000! There aren’t many properties like this in the

Beach under $135,000. This open concept

home has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 gas fireplaces,

hardwood floors, an attached garage/

workshop & a huge sunroom. Decking

overlooks an extra-large lot for endless hours

of relaxation. Offered at $134,900

(WB 3630)

More Wisdom from Stephen Wright...

° If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP?

° If quitters never win, and winners never quit, what fool came

up with, "Quit while you're ahead"?

° Do Lipton employees take coffee breaks?

° I was thinking that women should put pictures of missing

husbands on beer cans.

° Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office?

What are we supposed to do... write to these men? Why don't

they put their pictures on postage stamps so the mailmen

could look for them while they delivered the mail?

° How much deeper would oceans be if sponges didn't live

there?

° If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly

are the OTHERS here for?

° Clones are people two.

° If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

° Ever wonder what the speed of lightning would be if it didn't

zigzag?

° Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

° Why do they sterilize needles for lethal injections?

° Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste

funny?

° How come abbreviated is such a long word?

° If it's zero degrees outside today and it's supposed to be twice

as cold tomorrow, how cold is it going to be?

° Whose cruel idea was it for the word "lisp" to have an "s" in

it?

° Since light travels faster than sound, isn't that why some

people appear bright until you hear them speak?

° So what's the speed of dark?