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If you are selling a house after a separation or divorce in Ontario, the safest first step is to get legal advice about the home, ownership, possession, and how the sale proceeds will be handled before listing. For married spouses, Ontario gives the matrimonial home special treatment, and one spouse generally cannot sell or mortgage an interest in it without the other spouse’s consent, a release in a separation agreement, or a court order. Common law property rules can be different. Once the legal side is clear, a local REALTOR® can help establish market value, prepare the...

How to Get Your Name Off a Mortgage in Ontario

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Question: How do I get my name off a mortgage in Ontario?

You cannot simply ask the bank to erase your name. The lender approved both borrowers together, so one of four things has to happen:

1. Refinance. The person staying applies for a new mortgage in their name alone. This is what happens in most cases.

2. Assume the existing mortgage. The lender lets the remaining borrower take over the current mortgage, rate and term. Possible, but many lenders do not offer it.

3. Sell the property. The mortgage is paid off at closing and both...

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"Who is the best real estate agent in Peterborough to sell my home?" is the right question to ask, but the honest answer is not a single name. The best agent for your sale is the one whose track record, pricing discipline, marketing and communication style fit your specific home, your timeline and your neighbourhood. A luxury waterfront listing on the Kawartha lakes, a starter townhome in the west end, and an estate sale downtown each reward a different set of strengths.

This guide gives you a practical way to compare agents on evidence rather than on who has the biggest...

• Homes in Peterborough County, including the City of Peterborough, averaged 37 days on market in June 2026, with 216 sales, 548 new listings, and an average selling price of $708,815.
• With more listings than sales, this is a market where the first 14 days of exposure decide your outcome. Price it right on day one or you inherit the days on market of every failed price above you.
• The five levers that actually shorten a sale in Peterborough: correct list price, pre-list condition work, professional photography and floor plans, full-week showing availability, and a flexible closing date.

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Why two similar homes can sell for very different prices

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Two similar homes can have very different market values. In Peterborough and the Kawarthas, value is shaped by location, neighbourhood demand, recent comparable sales, lot size, property condition, layout, renovations, schools, amenities, privacy, and current market conditions. Buyers are not simply paying for bedrooms and square footage. They are also paying for lifestyle, convenience, confidence, and future resale potential.

Written by Frank Rosso, ABR, SRS, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty, serving...

131 Highlands Boulevard in Millbrook Has Sold

131 Highlands Boulevard in Millbrook, Ontario has sold. This sale is a good reminder of why Millbrook continues to attract buyers who want family homes, commuter access, trails, schools, and small-town living near Peterborough.

Frank Rosso ABR, SRS with RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty helps homeowners sell residential, waterfront, rural, investment, and commercial properties across Millbrook, Cavan-Monaghan, Peterborough County, and the Kawarthas.

Congratulations to the Sellers and Buyers of 131 Highlands Boulevard

Congratulations to the sellers...

Quick answer: In 2026, the average selling price of a home in Peterborough County (including the City of Peterborough) is approximately $708,815, while the median sold price within the City of Peterborough itself sits closer to $544,500 to $570,000. Homes are selling in an average of about 37 days, prices have been largely stable through the first half of the year, and Peterborough remains one of the most affordable mid-sized housing markets within reach of the Greater Toronto Area — well below the Ontario average of roughly $753,300.

What is the average home price in Peterborough in...

Quick answer: In 2026, a waterfront cottage in the Kawarthas (Kawartha Lakes) sells for a median of roughly $790,000 to $85How Much Does a Waterfront Cottage Cost in the Kawarthas in 2026?0,000, with an average sale price near $890,000. Non-waterfront recreational and residential properties are considerably more affordable, with a median around $610,000 to $625,000. Compared to Muskoka — where waterfront medians run over $1.1 million and averages exceed $1.5 million — the Kawarthas remains Ontario cottage country's strongest value story, with balanced supply, homes selling near asking,...

A Complete Home Buyer's Guide for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Choosing between two homes is about more than comparing square footage or a beautiful kitchen. Buyers in Peterborough and the Kawarthas should compare the neighbourhood, monthly ownership costs, property condition, future maintenance, resale potential, and how each home fits their lifestyle. Looking beyond cosmetic features helps you make a confident decision and reduces the chance of buyer's remorse.

Buying a Home Is a Big Decision

Finding two homes you love may sound like a good problem to have.

In reality, it can be one...

After buying a home in Peterborough or the Kawarthas, most homeowners should budget 1% to 3% of their home's value each year for maintenance and repairs. For a $650,000 home, that means setting aside approximately $6,500 to $19,500 annually. The exact amount depends on the age of the home, whether it is rural or urban, if it is waterfront, and how well it has been maintained. Planning ahead helps you avoid unexpected expenses, protects your investment, and makes homeownership far less stressful.

Buying the Home Is Just the Beginning

Buying a home is an exciting milestone.

After weeks or...