Happy 75th Birthday to the Zoo!

This year is a very important year for the Riverview Park & Zoo, it marks their 75th birthday!

 Shocking...I know!

The Peterborough Zoo has grown throughout the years and continues to improve the variety of animals and activites for families to enjoy.  Recently the new and improved splash pad has the children laughing and playing all of the hot summer days away.  Nearby there is also a play area with benches and tables for shade and snack time.  The Riverview Park & Zoo is free for the public to enjoy, but if you do have an extra dollar or two drop it in one of the donation bins and help the Riverview Park & Zoo see it's 100th birthday! Check it out online here!

-Jane Ross
sales representative

Proud Sponsors of the Little Lake Musicfest

Earlier this year our team decided we wanted to give back to the Peterborough community and decided we wanted to support the Little Lake Musicfest, formerly the Festival of Lights. This will be the events 24th season and we are so excited to be a part of such an exciting and unique event. They are a not for profit organization that brings quality entertainment to Del Crary park every Wednesday and Saturday in the summertime free to the public. Here is a look at their new logo!

Part of our sponsorship includes tickets in the reserved seating section at the front of the stage, so if you see a concert you would like to attend, give us a call at (705) 742-4234 and we would be more than happy to share our tickets with you.  Click here is a comlete listing of this summer's entertainment line up!
Jane Ross
-sales representative

MIA

Greetings,
I have been very busy these past two weeks as I am preparing for my property management exam this Saturday. Last week I was in class everyday learning all about property management. I found it interesting for the most part and learned a thing or two that will help me in my real estate transactions.
I just wanted to let you all know I am currently working on a video that will be finished in a few weeks once the weather cooperates with me :) If you have any questions in the mean time ask away or email me at aross@bowesandcocks.com
Have a wonderful day
Ashley Ross
-sales representative

Spreading a Little Christmas Cheer

We recently decided as a team to dress ourselves for the holiday's as elves. Check out our moves ;)
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/E1EtdSBtX0YNOcv4

Merry Christmas!
-Ashley Ross
sales representative

It's that time of year again when many business are inundated with orders, customers and simply too much to do, we are too, but it is self inflicted. As many of you may know the real estate market slows down during the winter months, especially December and January, so why are we so busy you ask? This holiday season our team has decided to bake tarts for our clients. We have started our baking mission last week and are about 1/3 done! Our goal is to bake 150 DOZEN tarts or 1800 tarts! We are making butter tarts, apple tarts with almond icing and last but not least mince meat tarts. It has been a fun process and I have learned to make very pretty "show tarts" as Jane likes to call them. Presentation is everything in the culinary world right? We hope our clients enjoy their sweet treats and for all of you that didn't receive tarts, sell your house in 2010 and we'll be sure to be stopping by next December with some homemade goodies! Happy Holidays!

-Ashley Ross
sales representative

Last week I got to do something new, I helped a client buy a home from a builder. It was really a great experience. I had never worked with a builder's offer before. Although it is different than the offers I am used to working with, it wasn't as hard as I had anticipated. I also felt confident knowing that we were working with a reputable builder in town. With some assistance in explaining a few details on the offer from my broker Pat we were able to make a deal. The really impressive part of it all happens next, the house will be built in 3 short months, impressive! I'm very excited to see the finished product, going from literally the ground up. I will keep you posted on the progress.
-Ashley Ross
sales representative

An oldie, but a goodie!

I made this video about eight months ago and wanted to post it again incase you missed it the first time.

Where does all your money go?
It is a common belief that realtors make too much money per sale, so I thought I'd make a short video to demonstrate where your money is actually going. Hopefully this can give some insight to what that 5% commission pays for, believe me, it's not just the realtor.
Ashley Ross, sales representative