A Flexible North End Peterborough Bungalow for Families, Investors, and Multi-Generational Living

Welcome to 168 Towerhill, a solid brick bungalow located in Peterborough’s desirable North End. This property offers flexibility for a wide range of buyers, including families, owner-occupants, multi-generational households, and buyers exploring income-support potential.

With 3+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a finished lower level with kitchenette, and a private backyard backing onto public green space, 168 Towerhill offers a practical layout in a convenient Peterborough location.

Main Floor Living...

691 Frank Hill Rd Chemong Lake Waterfront Resort For Sale
 

What is 691 Frank Hill Rd?

691 Frank Hill Rd is a rare Chemong Lake waterfront investment and redevelopment opportunity near Peterborough, Ontario. The property offers approximately 4.65 acres, approximately 785 ft of waterfront, C4-2 commercial zoning, and an existing resort-style operation known as Lancaster Cottage and Trailer Resort.

The property includes 50 sites, a main two-storey 3-bedroom house, one 2-bedroom cottage, 2 park models, workshop/shed, public washrooms, public laundry, boat launch, docking system, beach,...

Which Renovations Help Sell a Peterborough Home Faster? | PeterboroughAgent.com

The renovations that usually help a Peterborough home sell faster are fresh neutral paint, modern lighting, clean flooring, improved curb appeal, minor kitchen and bathroom updates, and obvious repair fixes. Most sellers should focus on making the home look clean, bright, safe, and move-in ready instead of spending heavily on major custom renovations before listing.

In Peterborough’s more balanced real estate market, buyers have more choice and are paying closer attention to condition. That means small...

Stay Connected. Stay Engaged. Stay Independent.

Helping aging parents plan their next move can feel hard. Many families want to do the right thing, but they are not sure where to start.

Some older adults need care. Some want less work around the house. Some want to stay close to family, friends, shopping, parks, church, doctors, or the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Others simply want a smaller home that is easier to manage.

One important thing to remember is this: not every aging parent wants to live in a retirement home.

That is okay.

In Peterborough, there are many choices. A...

The first 14 days on the market are usually the clearest sign of whether a Peterborough home is priced, presented, and marketed properly. This early window is when your listing gets the most attention from active buyers, local agents, saved-search alerts, and people watching new inventory in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. If showings are strong, feedback is positive, and buyers are asking serious questions, your strategy is likely working. If activity is quiet or the same concerns keep coming up, the market may be telling you something needs to change. This guide explains how sellers can...

Thinking of Selling Your Peterborough Home in 2026? Read This First

Thinking of selling your home in Peterborough in 2026? The biggest thing to know is this: buyers are still active, but they are more careful. A home can still sell well, but only when the price, presentation, marketing, and timing make sense together. Sellers who rely on old market habits from 2021 or 2022 may be disappointed. Sellers who prepare properly are in a much stronger position.

The 2026 market is not dead. It is just more selective.

Across Canada, sales have been more cautious, and CREA reported that national...

The Real Cost of Buying and Selling in 2026

Many Peterborough homeowners want to move in 2026, but they are not sure if the numbers still make sense. The real cost of moving is not just the purchase price of the next home. It can include mortgage penalties, land transfer tax, legal fees, moving expenses, repairs, staging, bridge financing, property tax adjustments, and the cost of carrying two homes for a short period of time.

For some people, moving still makes a lot of sense. For others, it may be better to wait, renovate, refinance, or adjust the plan. The important part is knowing the...

Buy a Home in Peterborough in Spring 2026

Spring 2026 may be one of the more interesting times to buy a home in Peterborough, Ontario. Buyers have more listings to choose from than they did during tighter market years, and some homes are selling below asking. At the same time, well-priced homes in good areas are still moving. So the real question is not simply “should I buy now?” It is “can I find value before more buyers step back into the market?”

If you are buying a home in Peterborough, Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Selwyn, Cavan-Monaghan, or the Kawarthas, the answer may depend on your...

A Quiet Country Home Near Indian River and Minutes to Peterborough

147 Second Line in Douro-Dummer, Ontario is a 5-bedroom bungalow listed at $799,000 (MLS® X13074228), offering approximately 1 acre of land, a heated oversized double garage with 10-foot doors, a finished lower level with separate entrance, and strong in-law suite potential. Located near Indian River, Douro Park, and local recreation, it is a short drive to Peterborough.

If you have been searching for a home that gives you a bit more breathing room without feeling too far from town, 147 Second Line, Douro-Dummer is worth a...

Buyer Default in 2026: Seller in Peterborough Needs to Know Before You Accept an Offer

If a buyer backs out of a firm real estate deal in Ontario, you can usually keep the deposit and sue for additional damages. But the deposit rarely covers your full loss, and recovery can take 12 to 24 months or longer. In 2026, more deals are falling apart due to financing issues, appraisal gaps, and economic pressure, which means sellers need to think about protection before closing, not after.

Why This Matters More Than Ever in 2026

There’s been a quiet shift happening in the Ontario real estate...