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SHANNON DECKERS
Not Just Another Realtor®
Welcome. It is my sincere hope that you come to see the potential that Grey Bruce has to offer you.
As a skilled full-time realtor, I am dedicated to guiding you through purchasing and selling real estate in Canada’s playground. Let’s walk through it together and find the place for you to call home.
Extensive experience in the Owen Sound area
Specializes in buying and selling residential, rural properties
Has the local knowledge needed for buying and selling in Grey & Bruce Counties
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SHANNON DECKERS
Why Choose Us
Honesty
Truthful assessments and real estimates based on current markets.
Availability
Always ready to set up viewings and meet at your convenience. Only ever a phone call away, Shannon is quick to reply with useful and knowledgeable information.
Determination
Working tirelessly to find the best house at the best price, and showcasing your home in the best possible light.
New Listings
814 Main Street
Sauble Beach, Ontario
Fabulous Building Lot in Sauble Beach. Conveniently Located on Main St. this is a fabulous area near the beach! Plenty of space for a large home or cottage with lots of wooded private land behind. Just over 2 acres to enjoy! (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Os)
3 Pierce St N
Oliphant, Ontario
Welcome to your perfect retreat just a short walk from the picturesque shores of Lake Huron, boasting pristine beaches and a sprawling marina. Here, you can indulge in the lakeside lifestyle, whether it's enjoying leisurely swims, exciting boating adventures, or simply basking in breathtaking sunsets. This newly constructed home offers modern comfort and style in a serene setting. Features include in-floor heating, durable steel roof, heated garage, and a covered back porch overlooking a spacious yard with a pool. Inside, the kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, while the master suite includes two large closets and a luxurious walk-in shower. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there's plenty of space for your family or guests. Conveniently situated near Wiarton and Sauble Beach, you'll have easy access to amenities such as schools, hospitals, shops, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to ATV and snowmobile trails. Embrace the opportunity to call this beautiful home your own and seize the chance to create lasting memories in a space that radiates warmth and elegance. Don't let this rare opportunity slip away – make it yours before it's too late! (id:22681)
Keller Williams Realty Centres
139 Browns Lane
Georgian Bluffs, Ontario
Welcome to 139 Brown's Lane, a waterfront Viceroy home. Nestled amid the trees and natural beauty of Francis Lake this is a hidden gem offering the perfect blend of tranquility and recreation. Step inside to the soaring B.C. cedar ceilings, and open concept layout. 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath on the main-floor plus laundry/den. This classic Viceroy design has a wall of windows flooding the main floor with natural light and views of the lake. The finished lower level has two large bedrooms, 4 pc bath, walk out, and is roughed in for a kitchen allowing for an in-law suite or apartment. The 1.5 car garage offers ample storage space. Enjoy boating, fishing, and water sports right from your doorstep and spend the summer creating cherished memories with family and friends! Unique opportunity-141 Brown's Lane the neighbouring property is also listed for sale MLS® Number: 40579897. (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Os)
141 Browns Lane
Georgian Bluffs, Ontario
Waterfront Viceroy home nestled amongst the natural beauty on beautiful Francis Lake. Step inside to the soaring B.C. cedar ceilings, newer appliances and large sunken living room overlooking the lake! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has walkout patio doors and private balconies from two of the bedrooms, wake up to the breathtaking sunrise views over pristine waters. Large 4 pc bath on the main floor. Head down to the spacious fully finished lower level with a family room and more beautiful views, laundry, walkout, electric in-floor heat and potential to add a kitchen in basement and convert to an in-law suite. The bunkie allows for additional storage or even a potential guest space. Francis lake is a hidden gem offering the perfect blend of tranquility and recreation. Enjoy boating, fishing, and water sports right from your doorstep and spend the summer creating cherished memories with family and friends! Unique opportunity-139 Brown's Lane the neighbouring property is also listed for sale MLS® Number: 40579897 (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Os)
7525 Wellington Road 8
Goldstone, Ontario
Welcome to the quiet Hamlet of Goldstone! Nicely located within 20 minutes of Elmira, 35 minutes to Guelph or Kitchener and just over an hour and a half to London. Nested in this quaint place is a 2 storey double bricked home, sitting on just over half an acre with plenty of character throughout. Improvements made over the years include an addition for a double (heated) 2 car garage finished with trusscore, eat-in kitchen, 4 pc bath, large primary main floor bedroom, finished rec room with wet bar, cozy propane fireplace and even more storage! An added bonus is the main floor laundry! You will also find a formal dining room and front family room giving you lots of space to entertain. Upstairs includes a 3 pc bath, and 2 more nice sized bedrooms. Many updates completed including a Hy-Grade roof (’01 & ’15) with transferrable warranty, paved driveway (Sept’ 23), new furnace (Dec’ 23) and new septic (April ‘24). This home has made many memories while raising a family and has been well loved for over 42 years. It now awaits to welcome a new family to make it their “home sweet home”. Appliance package included, call your REALTOR® and book your private showing today! (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Hanover)
183 Huron Road
Point Clark, Ontario
Welcome to 183 Huron Road, A Waterfront Original! This immaculate Seasonal 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage is located right on the water offering fabulous sunsets and hot days on the beach with the family. This turnkey property would be great for a family, to build memories around the fire pit, or in the lake. Being sold with everything included to start enjoying your summer right away, as all the necessities are included. This property would also command great summertime vacation rental for an investor or would make a great large flat lake level building lot for your cottage or future retirement property. This property has an unopened road allowance. For a showing call your REALTOR® today. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd Brokerage (Pc)
202 Lakeshore Boulevard
Grey Highlands, Ontario
This waterfront vacant lot on Lake Eugenia is your gateway to lakeside living at its finest. This quiet lot, tucked near the end of a dead-end street, is your ticket to paradise. Imagine yourself on your future dock, drink in hand, enjoying the colorful sky. With endless water views and evening sunsets, you'll be surrounded by beauty. With only a few lots left on this lake, giving you the chance to build exactly what you want, why settle for something existing when you can create what you want from scratch? Whether you love water activities or simply seek serenity, this spot is perfect for your new home or cottage. Dive into boating, fishing, or just relaxing by the lake. Come embrace the beauty at Lake Eugenia and let your imagination soar in this serene setting. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Summit Group Realty Brokerage
1137 Wellington Street
Port Elgin, Ontario
Home Sweet Home at 1137 Wellington Street. This centrally located 4-level side split has been extensively updated and sits on a large 66.66 ft. x 152.78 ft. lot, backing onto Port Elgin’s Rail Trail. The main level is open concept which is currently a large kitchen and dining area. The effectively laid out kitchen has lots of work areas and cabinets and sliding doors to the incredible backyard. The 2nd level offers three spacious bedrooms, and a fully renovated 4-piece main bath. The 3rd level provides a family room with a natural gas fireplace, a fourth bedroom and a 3-piece bathroom. The laundry is located in the partially finished basement, which can also be accessed by a separate exterior entrance to the carport. The large backyard includes a tool shed, a deck and a patio, perfect for summer BBQs and bonfire evenings, with access to the Rail Trail. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd Brokerage (Pe)
112 Jackson Street E
Durham, Ontario
This stunning bungalow offers an impressive 3220 square feet living space with an open concept floor plan -- vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, built-in storage with seating in front of two gorgeous windows overlooking the backyard which is perfect for entertaining with covered composite deck, large stone patio and views of the retaining pond. Kitchen is modern with wrap around quartz on the eat-in island and dining area with patio door to backyard. Master bedroom on this level offers a hotel-style bath with under-counter lighting and large walk through closet with top-notch organizers. The 5-pc bath cleverly separates the double sinks from the soaker tub and tiled shower, making it easier to get ready for a night on the town. Another main level bedroom and snazzy laundry with tons of storage exists on this level. Downstairs you'll find a grand rec room ready for entertaining. TV wall with shelving, dry bar, full bath and two more bedrooms in addition to storage areas. To top it all off there is an attached double car garage with epoxy floor and loads of built in storage. (id:22681)
Keller Williams Realty Centres
469 Market Street
Port Elgin, Ontario
Take the leap into your dream home at 469 Market Street! This modern marvel, boasting Net Zero efficiency, is waiting to welcome your family with open arms. Picture yourself in the spacious main floor with high ceilings. The primary bedroom is large and bright with an ensuite attached and walk in closet. Upstairs offers even more delights - a bonus room, balcony for starlit evenings or your morning coffee, a 5 piece bathroom, and two more cozy bedrooms. The unspoiled basement with high ceilings and roughed in bathroom is your blank canvas to create the ultimate retreat. Seize this opportunity now and make 469 Market Street your forever home! Located right between the beach and downtown, this is a prime location in Port Elgin. (id:22681)
Royal LePage Exchange Realty Co.(P.e.)
900 2nd Avenue W
Owen Sound, Ontario
Embark on an exceptional investment journey with this property in the River District/Downtown, offering not just lucrative potential but the possibility of a home base if you choose to reside in one of its units while renting out the rest. Additionally, the commercial unit presents an opportunity to run a business right at your doorstep. This classic Victorian residence exudes charm and character at every corner, enhanced by its high ceilings and open, well-laid-out units. Extensive renovations have revitalized its allure, ensuring its timeless appeal. With four fully leased residential units and one rented commercial space, this property stands as a beacon of investment potential, impeccably maintained and ready for profitability. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Owen Sound, residing here offers a lifestyle marked by tranquility and convenience. Explore charming local shops, savor culinary delights at nearby restaurants, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural fabric of the community. With picturesque parks, breathtaking waterfront views, and a welcoming atmosphere, Owen Sound epitomizes the essence of small-town living with modern amenities. Seize the opportunity to own a piece of this vibrant locale, where each day holds new possibilities for exploration and enjoyment. (id:22681)
Keller Williams Realty Centres
86 Moore Street
Lion's Head, Ontario
Welcome to 86 Moore Street! It's an ideal home and with a water view of Georgian Bay! This beautiful and well maintained bungalow home on Moore Street in Lion's Head. As you enter the home, you'll find a bright and spacious living area with plenty of windows to allow the natural light in during the day and an abundance of recessed lighting to create a relaxed ambience setting at night. The family room has a fabulous view of the bay and there is a walkout to deck to enjoy the scenery amidst the maple trees that offers some privacy. Enjoy the comforts of the woodstove that could easily take the chill out on those frosty days and nights. Home also features a nice sized kitchen, with tons of cupboards, a propane cook stove with dual oven that works with propane and or electric, and there is a walkout to deck where there's a spot for the barbecue grill (propane line installed to the barbecue therefore no need to exchange tanks)! There is a separate dining area. The primary bedroom has a three piece en suite and with a view of the bay. Two additional bedrooms, a four piece bathroom (both bathrooms have heated floors), laundry closet, propane forced air for heating. The attached garage easily accommodates the vehicle and there is additional storage inside. Property is nicely landscaped with easily kept perennials, flagstone walkways, paver stone driveway, and is partially fenced. Home is definitely not a drive by! Steps to the Bruce Trail and a nice stroll to downtown shopping, beach, marina and other amenities within the village. Property is located on a year round paved road. Services available include garbage and recycling pick up. Great home for a family, a couple or the single person. Taxes: $4145.55. Lot size is 100 feet wide by 375 feet deep. You wouldn't want to miss out on this beauty! (id:22681)
RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc Brokerage (Lh)
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“Shannon took the time to learn what we liked, and what we didn’t. As first time buyers, we had quite a learning curve, and she was very patient in teaching us. She went the extra mile to find just the right home we both loved, and was as excited for us as we were!”
Doug & Sue Reider
WOODFORD, ON
“We have worked with Shannon Deckers now on three real estate transactions! She always goes above and beyond to make things work out. Her dedication to her job, whether assisting in a sale or finding that dream property, shines through in all she does. Truly a pleasure to work with!”
Jennifer Ageeb
OWEN SOUND, ON
“Shannon did an amazing job selling our house in record time! She really goes above and beyond! I would highly recommend her as a realtor for both buying and selling.”
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KITCHENER, ON
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Owen Sound, Ontario
Where Is Owen Sound?
Owen Sound, Ontario lies approximately two hours northwest of Toronto and is a central hub for all destinations in Grey and Bruce counties. Located approximately 30 minutes from Blue Mountain, one of Ontario’s most popular skiing and snowboarding destinations. Owen Sound and the surrounding area is warmly called home by over 30,000 people living at the base of Georgian Bay, where the Sydenham River and Potawatomi River converge. In the summer months you will find Owen Sound to be a thriving city in close proximity to Sauble Beach, a very popular destination for both local traffic and tourists alike, as well as many smaller towns with lots of activities and venues for recreation and relaxation. Owen Sound serves as a meeting point of four of Ontario’s provincial highways: Highway 6&10 from the south, Highway 26 from the east, and Highway 21 from the west.
Being established in 1851, Owen Sound includes many different types and styles of homes for sale. A prospective buyer will find century homes with original hardwood flooring and crown mouldings, intimate war-time houses suitable for retirement living or small families, split level bungalows, updated retro houses and a more modern flare of newly built houses in suburbs throughout the town.
Nature, Outdoors, and Activity
Buying real estate in Owen Sound means you can spend your days doing things most people only dream of. In Owen Sound you can experience snowboarding and skiing, snowshoeing and hiking the Bruce Trail in the winter, the kilometers-long sand beach and waters of Sauble Beach and Port Eglin in the summer. You can live in some of Ontario’s most beautiful scenery if you invest in Owen Sound real estate. Owen Sound itself boasts a beautiful harbour, with many walking paths, trails, and parks to enjoy the extensive waterfront.
If you desire to escape the fast-paced city life with your own piece of land on which to build the home of your dreams, I can help you to find the perfect vacant lot or land for sale in Owen Sound. With both budget and luxury home builders in the area, incredible landscaping professionals and top-notch tradespeople, no size or complexity of home build is too great or small.
There are many homes for sale in Owen Sound and Grey Bruce areas, and with my extensive knowledge of the local area and my commitment to learning you and your likes and dislikes, I am confident that I will be able to find not just house that you like, but a place that you can call home.
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Local Amenities and Attractions
Owen Sound is also home to the Owen Sound and District Farmer’s Market; a local market that is open every Saturday morning throughout the year. The Market hosts a wide variety of local artisans and growers, and has been in the same location since 1868. Many other markets exist within a short drive from Owen Sound, in places such as Keady, Port Elgin, Southampton, Wiarton, Meaford, Thornbury and more!
If you are considering buying real estate for sale in Owen Sound, and you love to fish, then this is the place for you. Owen Sound’s annual Salmon Spectacular is famous and draws participation from all over Canada and the United States each year. Additionally, some of the largest rainbow trout in the world have been caught in Owen Sound.
RRSP HOME BUYER'S PLAN
This program allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP to buy or build a new home.
You can also use it to buy or build a new home for yourself or someone you know with a disability.
Home buyer's tax credit
The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps homeowners recover closing costs such as legal expenses and inspections.
First-time buyers can claim up to $5,000 for the purchase of a qualifying home on their personal tax return on the year of purchase. You could net up to $750! However, you cannot have lived in another home you or your partner owned in the previous 4 years.
If you have a disability (I.e., you are eligible for the disability tax credit) or if you bought the house to improve accessibility for someone who is disabled, you do not have to be a first-time home buyer.
Genworth Canada Energy-Efficient Housing Program
Land Transfer Tax Refunds for First-Time Home Buyers
Under this program, if you’ve never owned a home anywhere before – ever – you could quality to receive a refund of the land transfer tax for the first $368,000 of the value of the home. The maximum amount of the refund is $4,000.
The biggest hurdle in qualifying for the maximum amount of this program is that all purchasers of the home must be first-time homebuyers. If one or more of the purchasers has owned a home anywhere in the world previously, the amount will be reduced.
GST/HST Tax Credit
The GST/HST new housing rebate gives back some of the GST or the federal part of the HST you paid – up to $1,500 – for new or substantially renovated house that is your primary place of residence provided that you meet all the eligibility requirements.
CMHC Green Home
If you buy, build or renovate for energy efficiency using CMHC-insured financing, you could receive a 15% rebate for building a home to ENERGY STAR standards or up to 25% for building a home to R-2000 building standards.
Northern Locations Energy Credit
Those living in a qualifying location can take advantage of the Northern Ontario Energy Credit. This tax credit allows single people to receive a credit on their taxes of up to $151 and allows families (including single parents) to receive up to $232.
The purpose of this program is to help Northern Ontario residents with the higher energy costs they face living in the north.
Ontario Every And Property Credit
Non-seniors can receive up to $1,043 while seniors can receive up to $1,187. Even students can receive a credit of $25 if any of their costs were related to energy costs, and if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, you can receive up to $232.
Options For Homes
They also offer a Condo 101 class that explains what someone should look for then they purchase a new condominium.
Habitat For Humanity
You can be a homeowner! Get of the rent rut with Habitat for Humanity. This group helps low-income families build and buy simple, decent quality, affordable homes through a no-interest mortgage with payments set at less than 30% of gross income. Instead of a down payment, families contribute their sweat equity
Municipal Land Transfer Tax Rebate Program
If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living in Toronto and you’re ready to buy your first home, don’t forget to register for the land transfer tax rebate. In conjunction with the provincial tax credit, you can get up to $4,475.00 back from the land transfer tax you pay when you buy your home.
Both new and existing homes qualify, but neither you and/nor your spouse can ever have owned a home before at any time anywhere in the world. Don’t delay, because to receive the entire rebate, your application has to be reviewed by the City of Toronto before the 10-day deadline is up!
Daniels FirstHome Boost Program
Daniels FirstHome has an innovative payment plan that is much more flexible and achievable in the midst of today’s fluctuating new mortgage rules. With locations throughout the Toronto area, this builder offers condos and townhomes in attractive neighbourhoods aimed at first-time home buyers.
The program offers an interest-free, 20-year forgivable loan for 10% of the down payment that, when added to the 5% that you need to put down, “boosts” your down payment to 15%. On top of that, you could also qualify for an additional $25,000 in financing. You don’t even have to have the whole 5% up front. All you need to get started is $3,500 when you sign the Agreement to Purchase and Sale, and then you can pay $1,000 a month after that until you reach the required 5%.
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