Yes, for many buyers, the Sir Sandford Fleming area in Peterborough is a practical and appealing place to live. It offers a quieter feel, good road access, nearby parks, and strong convenience for anyone who wants to be close to Fleming College, Lansdowne Street shopping, and major routes like Highway 115. It may not be the flashiest part of the city, but that is also part of the appeal. For many people, it feels comfortable, usable, and easy to live in.

A West End Location Built Around Fleming College

One of the biggest strengths of this west end area is location. Fleming College’s...

646 Drum Rd, Pontypool: A Small-Town Commercial Property With Big-Route Exposure

If you are watching the Kawartha Lakes commercial real estate market, 646 Drum Rd in Pontypool is the kind of property that can quietly become a long-term anchor in your portfolio. It combines a recognizable LCBO location, Highway 35 access, and a setting that draws consistent traffic from both locals and visitors moving through the region.

Most buyers start by asking, “What does the building look like?” but the more important question is, “Why does this location work?” This property answers both, pairing an...

If your home has been on the market in Peterborough and the Kawarthas for a couple of weeks with little action, it may be tempting to cut the price right away. Sometimes that is the right move. Sometimes it is not. In many cases, the smarter first step is to look at the full picture: showings, buyer feedback, nearby sales and presentation, and how your home was launched. Knowing when to reduce your asking price in Peterborough Ontario requires reading the market carefully, not reacting emotionally.

In Peterborough, where buyers are price-aware and often comparing several options at...

The best family-friendly neighbourhoods in Peterborough, Ontario in 2026 are East City, the Old West End, Kawartha Heights, the North End (University Heights), and South Peterborough. Each area offers solid schools, safe streets, parks, and a range of home prices. The median sold price in Peterborough as of March 2026 is $544,500. The city sits in a balanced market with about 4 months of inventory. Families moving from the GTA can expect to pay roughly half what they would in the Greater Toronto Area, where the median is above $1,050,000. This guide is written by Frank Rosso, a...

Thinking about buying a home in Peterborough and wondering if a fixed-rate mortgage is really the safe choice, or a costly mistake over time?

In this guide, Frank Rosso, a trusted Peterborough REALTOR® with over 38 years of local experience, walks you through the real pros and cons of fixed-rate mortgages in Canada. This is written in plain language, using examples that make sense for buyers and owners in Peterborough, the Kawarthas, Lakefield, Norwood and surrounding communities.

You will learn when a fixed rate makes sense, when it can quietly cost you thousands, how it compares to...

Peterborough Market update

The median sold price in the City of Peterborough in March 2026 was $544,500. There were 72 homes sold, 290 active listings, and homes sat on the market for an average of 44 days. The Bank of Canada interest rate is 2.25% as of April 10, 2026. Peterborough is currently in a balanced market with roughly 4 months of inventory. If you are thinking about buying or selling in Peterborough or the Kawarthas this spring, here is what the real numbers mean for you — explained in plain language by a local REALTOR® who works here every day.

You Keep Hearing Different...

Quick answer: Canada's proposed Alto high-speed rail project could matter for Peterborough real estate because Peterborough is included in the proposed corridor and local council has formally backed Peterborough as a designated stop. But this is still a development-stage project, so no one should price a home today as if future rail benefits are guaranteed. The smarter move is to watch infrastructure plans, follow zoning and growth patterns, and buy or sell based on today's market first.

If you live in Peterborough, you have probably had the same question a lot of people are starting to...

Buying a home is exciting. It can also feel like a lot.

You start by looking at listings for fun, and before long you are trying to figure out mortgage rates, down payments, inspections, deposits, closing dates, and whether that nice-looking kitchen is hiding a big repair bill. That is where a lot of buyers start to feel overwhelmed.

I am Frank Rosso, ABR, SRS, and one thing I see often is this: buyers do better when they slow the process down at the start. Not forever. Just enough to build a plan before emotions take over.

Start with what you can comfortably afford

A lot of buyers begin...

Are You Trapped in Your Starter Home in Peterborough? What Move-Up Buyers Need to Know

A lot of buyers thought the plan was simple. Buy the first place. Build equity. Move up later.

For many people in Peterborough and across Ontario, that plan no longer feels simple at all.

If you bought a smaller home, condo, or townhouse a few years ago and expected it to be a stepping stone, you may now feel stuck. Maybe your family needs more room. Maybe you work from home and need an office. Maybe you want a yard, a better layout, or a quieter street. But when you look at today's prices, monthly...

Selling This Spring in Peterborough? What Home Sellers Should Do Now

If you are planning to sell in Peterborough this spring, the smartest move is to prepare early, price accurately, and make your home easy for buyers to say yes to. Spring 2026 is not shaping up like the old frenzy years. Buyers have more choice, they compare harder, and they are less likely to overlook pricing mistakes or presentation issues. Nationally, February 2026 home sales were down 8.1% from February 2025, while the number of newly listed properties also fell month over month, showing a market that is active but...