Cathie Szmon, Selling St. Marys and Area

09/03/2026

🏡 Bank of Canada Update: What Does It Mean for St. Marys?

The Bank of Canada is holding its overnight rate at 2.25%, keeping borrowing costs steady as we head into the fall market.

For St. Marys buyers:
A steady rate environment means more certainty when planning your purchase and monthly budget. With homes taking time to sell, there may also be opportunities to negotiate.

For St. Marys sellers:
Buyers are still watching their budgets closely, so pricing your home correctly from the start matters. Presentation, condition and a strong marketing strategy can make a real difference.

The bottom line? It’s a market where preparation matters — whether you’re buying or selling.

Thinking about a move in St. Marys this fall? Let’s talk about what today’s rate decision could mean for you.

Cathie Szmon, Broker of Record
Peak Select Realty Inc., Brokerage
Call/Text 519-272-6019
[email protected]
www.cathieszmon.com

09/03/2026

When nominating, think about The Local Community Food Centre and all it does 🙂

❤️🎄

Each year, our Christmas Market gives us the opportunity to give back to our amazing community — and as always, we want YOU to help us choose!

We’re looking for a local charity or organization to be our charity of choice for the 2026 Stratford Makers Market Christmas Market, with donations from the event going directly to support their work. ✨

👇 Drop your nominations in the comments! Tell us which local charity or organization you’d love to see supported this year — and feel free to tell us why!

We can’t wait to see who you nominate. Together, let’s make this Christmas Market another one that gives back in a BIG way. ❤️🎅

Past charities;
Stratford Rotary Hospice
Emily Murphy Centre
Shelterlink Youth Services

The Local
Special Care Nursery
Optimism Place
House of Blessing

09/03/2026

Ever wonder why St. Marys is affectionately known as "The Stonetown"? 🏛️✨

During the mid-to-late 1800s, our town developed around rich, locally quarried limestone deposits. That beautiful natural stone created the iconic 19th-century architecture you see today—from our historic downtown commercial blocks to the Town Hall and stunning residential century homes. Preserving this character is what makes real estate in St. Marys so unique and timeless.

Thinking of buying a home with historic charm or listing your stone property this autumn? Send us a DM to chat about current local market values! 🔑

Cathie Szmon, Broker of Record
Peak Select Realty Inc., Brokerage
Call/Text 519-272-6019
[email protected]
www.cathieszmon.com

09/02/2026

It's the LAST long weekend of the summer. What are your plans?

09/02/2026

I have used Just In Time Solutions to help clients getting ready to downsize, always a great experience. I highly recommend them.

At Just In Time Solutions we offer a wide variety services for whatever of stage of life you’re in and no matter where you find yourself.

With over 20 years of experience, and all certified, we have seen it all and come in with empathy, solutions that last, and a team that gets the job done efficiently and effectively.

We offer:

➣ Cleaning Services
➣ Closet Organization
➣ Downsizing
➣ Estate Clearance
➣ Garage Organization
➣ Household Organization
➣ Kitchen Organization
➣ Basement Organization
➣ Office Organization
➣ Life-Changing Events and Adaptation
➣ Senior Move Management
➣ Moving: Before + After

Along with much more!

We have seen it all and are ready to help no matter your situation.

👉 Pick up the phone and give us a call.

We ready to listen to your needs and provide you with the right solution. 💛

09/01/2026

Downsizing is one of the hardest moves people make, and nobody really talks about that part.

It's rarely about wanting something smaller. It's a big life shift, and the house you're leaving holds a lot. Raising kids, holidays, the whole life you built there. So when the practical stuff piles up on top of that, where to start, what to keep, what the home is even worth today, it can freeze you in place.

That's where I come in. I've helped a lot of people in St. Marys, Stratford and the area make this exact move, and my job is to take the weight off. We go at your pace. I'll help you figure out timing, get the house ready without overdoing it, and price it right for today's market. And I know good people for the rest, from downsizing services to movers to lawyers.

If you're thinking about it, even just quietly, let's talk. No pressure, no timeline. Just a real conversation about what makes sense for you.

08/30/2026

🌧️ RAIN? WHO CARES! 🏡

Open House TODAY | Sunday, Aug. 30 | 1:30–3:30 PM

Don’t let the rain keep you home! ☔️
This covered deck is basically an outdoor family room — perfect for enjoying the outdoors while staying warm, dry and comfortable.

Come check it out rain or shine! 🌿🏡

I’ll see you there! 👋

180 Ridgewood Cr. St Marys
Price $764,900
MLS X13720592

08/30/2026

Open house today. You've got to see this one in person.

The photos are nice, but they don't tell you how big this house actually is. You walk in and it just keeps going. It lives way bigger than it looks online, and that's the part people always comment on when they get through the door.

📍 180 Ridgewood Cres, St. Marys
💲 $764,900
🗓️ Sunday, Aug 30
🕜 1:30 to 3:30pm
🔎 MLS X13720592

✔️ Four bedrooms
✔️ Four bathrooms
✔️ Finished basement
✔️ Big covered deck and fully fenced yard
✔️ Eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry

Come walk through it. I'll be there to show you around.

08/29/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 | 1:30–3:30 PM

Room to grow. Space to gather. A home designed for family life.

If you’ve been searching for a home that gives everyone a little more room to spread out, this St. Marys property deserves a closer look.

With four bedrooms upstairs, multiple living spaces, a finished basement and a fully fenced backyard, there’s room here for every stage of family life.

✨ Inside, you’ll love:

• Bright main floor with large windows
• Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Dining area overlooking the backyard
• Cozy sitting area with gas fireplace
• Walkout to a covered deck
• Separate living room
• Main-floor laundry + powder room
• 4 bedrooms upstairs
• 2 full baths and 2 half baths
• Finished basement with endless possibilities

🌿 Outside, it gets even better.

The covered deck leads to a patio and fully fenced backyard — the perfect setup for summer dinners, kids at play, four-legged family members and relaxed evenings outdoors.

An attached double garage and private driveway add plenty of parking and everyday convenience.

📍 Located just minutes from schools, the recreation centre and St. Marys amenities, this is a home that offers the space, flexibility and lifestyle growing families are looking for.

📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 St. Marys, Ontario

Come walk through, picture your family here, and see everything this home has to offer.

Cathie Szmon, Broker of Record
Peak Select Realty Inc., Brokerage
📞 519-272-6019
🌐 www.cathieszmon.com