My Journey - Straight Up - Grubbio We planned one day away...ending with a delicious meal out ..... and today was the day. The 2 taxis race along at 120 kilometres per hour, we tried to keep our balance as we turned one hair pin corner after another ..... what a trip! Grubbio is a medieval city built on the side of Monto Ingino  ..... a walled city, houses and buildings almost on top of each other all the way up the hill ..... with a church, The Basilica of San Ubaldo at the top, even further above that, sit the ruins of an even older church. What amazing views ..... over the tiled roof tops, sporting clay chimneys we see for miles ..... over a vast lush green valley. During times of trouble this church fort stood secure, with look outs and slots for bows and arrows or later guns. Shops... 04/25/2014

Huck Finn Fishing Day Returns - Reminiscing The Days Of Our Youth - Teach A Youth To Fish Remember what it was like to be a child when we were growing up ..... life was much simpler back then we did not have all the electronic gadgetry that today's youth have. We played out doors more and found our fun in the things that nature provided for us. Simple things like climbing a tree to catching tadpoles in the local pond kept us busy for hours.     Today's electronically oriented youth are missing out on many of the pleasures enjoyed by youth just one generation ago but thanks to Canadian Tire fishing is not one of them as the Uxbridge Youth Fishing Event returns to Elgin Pond on Saturday April 26th, 2014 I suspect Huck Finn would have had no difficulty doing all of the things on the Nation... 04/25/2014

My Journey - Straight Up - Wednesday - What No Taxis!   These steep hills really make going for a walk challenging ..... and I so want to walk to the village I can see in the distance from my room. I've taken dozens of photos of it, in the morning light, in the rain, in the bright mid day sun, from different vantage spots on the property. Today I walked down ..... like straight down, it is only three kilometres away ..... all down hill.   The Little Village Of Valfabbrica, A few of our hardy pilgrims decided to walk down ..... I asked to join them, adding that I needed to take a taxi back ..... we all agreed to that plan. It is beautiful, basically a one lane road, the passing vehicles all beep as they round a corner, walking 4 abreast, we took up the entire road. The views are ever cha... 04/23/2014

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday April 20th, 2014 There are currently 109 active properties on the MLS® system an increase of ten over the number available at the end of March.. Currently ..... Median Asking Price $729,000 There were 109 properties listed at the end of the  week on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge with a price range from $169,900 to 2,595,000  and a median asking price of $729,000. . ..... this includes properties that are sold subject to conditions being met. This past week saw the following transactions reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board for Uxbridge: 12 new** listings 4 properties with price changes 4 residential properties sold subject to conditions being met 1 residential Condo/Other sold subject to conditions being met ... 04/23/2014

My Journey - Straight Up - Tuseday - We Are Off To Assisi Yoga is the first thing on our daily agenda ..... today was much easier. The sun was warm so we took our writing outside ..... such an inspiring place to write. We took taxis to Assisi today, they dropped us off at the top end so we only had to walk downhill ..... no hill climbing for us today, and picked us up at the Basilica. Such an amazing town ..... built on the side of the hill centuries ago. As we followed the narrow shop lined streets towards the church we passed hundreds of little shops and cafés, and yes, we did stop at a sided walk cafe for some lemon and gelato, such a treat. I love to people watch and this was a great place, people from all over, enjoying the sights. Click, click, click, My camera was busy ..... I ha... 04/22/2014

My Journey - Straight Up - Monday   Monday morning we are up with the sun ..... except that it rises on the other side of the mountain, so I did not get to see it's grand debut in this majestic place. Yoga starts at 7 and we stay silent until we begin our writing practice at 10 am. yoga was great, one and a half hours of relaxation. My body was twisted in many new directions ..... stretched, turned and bent as it has not been in years ..... some times age does catch up.   Breakfast is delisioso ..... as are all the meals, home cooked with local produce.   Writing is always interesting and a bit challenging, as we stretch our skills and fill up the pages. Our prompts are varied and encourage us to dig deep to get the right words and feelings.   After lunch some brave souls decided to sta... 04/21/2014

My Journey - Straight Up   We keep driving straight up ..... the driver beeps his horn on every curve...I'd hate to maneuver these roads with our Canadian winters, they do get snow in this part of Italy, but it can't amount to much. The driver announces it is straight up the mountain for the next 5 kilometers ..... it was!     The resort sits on the side of the mountain ..... incredible views all around. On one side is a village, Valfabbrica, Tucked into the folds of the mountain ..... in a bit of a valley, we overlook it from here, pale ,likely stuccoed and stone buildings of all shapes and sizes, including a tower ..... looking pale through the rain, but glowing bright in the sunshine today ..... last night just little sparkles of light breaking the dark black night.   The sun broke t... 04/21/2014

LIFESTYLE LIVING IN UXBRIDGE Sneak Preview Custom Designed Live in town with the feeling of living in the country. Absolute Privacy In The Heart Of Town.   One of a Kind Custom Design home built in the 1950's. This unique home will surprise you with its wide open spaces, and bright windows. Each room offers multiple views overlooking the picturesque yard. The living room has hardwood floors, wrap around windows, a gas fireplace, offers wonderful space for entertaining , the dining room will hold a large table for gatherings. The kitchen opens to the large family room, with hardwood, another gas fireplace, and walkout to gardens and pool. On the upper level are 2 bedrooms and bathrooms. The lower level has 2 more bedrooms with large windows, a 3 pc bath, and a separate entrance. The next... 04/21/2014

Wishing You And Yours A Very Happy Easter. May you and your family enjoy all the promises that Easter brings A Time Of Rest - A Time For Reflection    Take Time To Stop And Smell The Flowers Spend time with Family Reconnect with an old friend Kathy And Barrie 04/17/2014

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday April 14h, 2014 Currently there are 112 active properties on the MLS® system.  Listing inventory is beginning to grow providing potential buyers with more homes to view prior to buying. We are still seeing multiple offers on some properties that are for sale however sellers can expect this to change as the listing inventory grows. From Jan. 2011 to Dec. 2013 Uxbridge averaged 126 properties for sale at months end. This Average was maintained over the last 12 months but dropped to 110 over the last 6 months and 99 at the end of last month. This past week that number began to grow once again to the 112 homes available for sale at the end of the week. This is great news for home buyers here in Uxbridge who are working with a knowle... 04/14/2014

Where Do We Go From Here?   The first quarter of 2014 produced some unusual trends for the Uxbridge real estate market. In looking at 3 of the last four years we see that sales along with new listings and active listings all were on an upward trend in the first quarter. To the contrary this past quarter we saw sales follow the trend but the number of new listings and active listings declined.  While the number of sales in Uxbridge in any given month is generally not large enough to predict accurate trends in values we do know that supply and demand can effect the price. If the current trend for sales continues to climb and the current trend for listings continues shrinking we can expect prices to rise even more. On the other hand if the trends we have seen in the second quarter in the ... 04/12/2014

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Month End March 2014 Market activity may have been hampered a bit by the continuing winter blasts as some home owners that are thinking of selling may have been holding out for a little more spring like weather . Sales, while climbing month over month from February, remained the same as they were in March of last year. Despite this levelling off for the number of sales Year to Date, sales to date are still up by 8.7% to the end of March over last year.   Meanwhile the number of prospective buyers beginning their search on our web sites has climbed substantially over last year. It's worth noting that our potential buyer activity on our web site was up 36.41% from last year for the month of March. Couple that with our existing buyers (see our Propert... 04/11/2014

Uxbridge - Century Home Lovers - Sneak Preview Century Home Lovers....this is what you have been waiting for. Charming century home, just outside of town, and overlooking the village of Uxbridge. This home offers far more space inside than it looks ...... plus loads of original woodwork.The original floor boards in the front room are super wide! Recently updated maple kitchen includes granite counter tops....lots of space for a growing family.  The front room has huge windows overlooking the town, a large living room with gas fireplace,  invites you to sit and relax by the fire. The back room can be used as a play room or office, and opens onto the private back yard. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs ..... the master is very spacious and has large bright windows overlooking the countryside... 04/05/2014

We Can Help You - Dream With Your Eyes Wide OpenAs local Realtors® with RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Kathy,  Kim and the rest of the team will help you find your Dream With Your Eyes Open.Moving up or down sizing, corporate transfer or simply moving  in or out of Uxbridge Kathy can help. Be it an executive home in town, a country estate or rural property, a farm, or even a local business opportunity take advantage of Kathy's forty plus years of experience in all aspects of real estate.With a background in Corporate Sales at Dell along with her own real estate training and the ability to draw on Kathy's knowledge and experience Kim is ready and able to assist Kathy in helping you find your Dream With Your Eyes Wide Open.In addition to her training and experiences Kathy has had personal involv... 04/02/2014

Is A Back Yard Important To You?We know where the best back yards are because we have listed and sold some of the best back yards in Uxbridge.From fields and bush lots, to scenic country vistas. From trails through the woods to meandering streams. From fishing to swimming or simply relaxing by your own pond we have listed and sold them all.. Whether you like relaxing by the pond, or on a deck overlooking the yard of your townhouse where the yard is maintained for you let us find the back yard of your dreams.Perhaps your love of gardens goes beyond what nature provides or you want a yard with a deck for entertaining or intimate family gatherings, eclectic or formal there is a yard for you. Visit http://kathyclulow.ca to find the home with the right back yard for you   04/02/2014

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday March 30th, 2014 Currently there are 109 active properties on the MLS® system.  The number of listings viewed by prospective purchasers who look beyond the basic information on just one of our web sites is up by over 33% for the month over last year. This is great news for home sellers here in Uxbridge who will be working with a knowledgeable Realtor® in marketing their home over the next few months.       All months reflect the total listings viewed except the current month,   Currently ..... Median Asking Price $717,400 There were 109 properties listed at the end of last week on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge with a price range from $169,900 to 2,595,000  and a median asking price of $717,400. . ..... this inclu... 03/31/2014

  Our Clients Say The Nicest Things Hi Kathy I would like to say that any skepticism I ever had about needing a real estate agent has been dispelled. I think if the Real estate Board ever wanted to do a PR Promo our experience with you in the sale of our property would make a perfect video for both a seller and an agent. Starting with coaching the seller, staging the property, using the latest technology to market the property, matching prospective buyers to our particular situation, being on top of things any time of the day or night and wrapping it all up with a very professional negotiating session. During all this she adds a personal touch all the way through. This all ended up with extremely successful results and we would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a real e... 03/25/2014

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday March 23rd, 2014 Currently there are 114 active properties on the MLS® system.  The number of listings viewed by prospective purchasers who look beyond the basic information on our web site continues to climb, with 8 days still left in the month their numbers have already exceeded those of two of the last three years.  This is great news for home sellers here in Uxbridge who will be working with a knowledgeable Realtor® in marketing their home over the next few months.   The top chart is current to the 23rd of the month while the one below is to the 15th of the month   All months reflect the total listings viewed except the current month,   Currently ..... Median Asking Price $711,900 There were 114 properties listed at the end ... 03/24/2014

 DID YOU MISS OUT by not recieving our automated email notification ..... below is a sampling of Featured Homes That Have Been SOLD Recently   Country Retreat 100 Acre Farm Save On Energy Costs .....This home has an Energuide reading of 82, the equivalent to an energy efficient new home. The mechanics of this house are great ...a geo thermal unit heats and cools the house, newer windows, upgraded insulation, plus a newer well and septic tank. This is a lovely Early Ontario Red Brick Farm Home, with a 2 story addition on the back and an attached double car garage. it has 3 bedrooms....all in the original home, the main floor consists of an open kitchen, living and dining rooms, plus a family room, 3 pc bathroom, and a laundry room in the addition. Square 100 acre corner lot with two road... 03/23/2014

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday March 16th, 2014 Currently there are 113 active properties on the MLS® system.  While the number of properties on the market is not increasing substantially the number of prospective home buyers looking at homes on our web site is. As of the middle of the month the number of property details viewed by prospective purchasers has already reached 76% of the total viewed for the entire month of March Last year. This is great news for home sellers here in Uxbridge who will be working with a knowledgeable Realtor® in marketing their home over the next few months.   All months reflect the total listings viewed except the current month, It shows the total to date as of the middle of the month   Currently ..... Median Asking Price $717,40... 03/17/2014