The Scoop

Keeping Geese (and their poop) Off Your Waterfront Property

by Jeff Park | May 21, 2019 | Cottage Living

Owning waterfront property is a wonderful privilege. Having the ability to enjoy your morning coffee while looking out over the lake and listening to the loon calling out off in the distance. Such a relaxing way to kick off your day or weekend. When all of a sudden,...

I Got One, I Got One!

by Jeff Park | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized

Hearing excitement in your child’s voice as they manically reel a fish in is priceless. And it brings back a flood of memories too. It might be the smallest fish in the lake, but that tiny Rock bass just made my kid’s day… and mine too. Now that he’s got it reeled in...

What makes a waterfront “swimmable”?

by Jeff Park | Apr 13, 2019 | Cottage Living

Looking for some R&R at a new Waterfront property? “Beautiful four season waterfront home/cottage with weed free swimmable water on Pigeon Lake”. Does this sound familiar to you? If you’ve been actively looking for a waterfront property, I’m pretty sure you have...

Cottage Life Show 2019

by Jeff Park | Mar 6, 2019 | Cottage Living

The Parkhill Team of Realtors will be at the Spring Cottage Life Show March 21 to 24 - International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, OntarioBowes & Cocks Limited Brokerage - HALL 2, AISLE 1100, BOOTH 1110Get ready for cottage season with us!...

Listen City, it’s not you. It’s Me…

by Jeff Park | Feb 27, 2019 | Relocating

This isn’t Working for Me Anymore.I grew up in the 7th largest city in Canada - Mississauga, Ontario.From a young age, I had a strong appreciation for wildlife, nature, and natural spaces. A fondness that was certainly fostered by family camping trips,...

Who is Canada’s mortgage stress test stressing?

by Jeff Park | Feb 20, 2019 | General

Who is Canada's mortgage stress test stressing? Toronto Sun - February 19, 2019 https://torontosun.com/life/homes/who-is-canadas-mortgage-stress-test-stressing#comments A Response from The Parkhill Team Getting a mortgage is tough with the rising price of houses. Over...

Family Day in Peterborough!

by Jeff Park | Feb 15, 2019 | Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Grab the Toboggans - It’s Family Day in Peterborough As I lift my mug for that first sip of my morning coffee, I can hear the kids in the Livingroom already scheming up a plan of what we will be doing on our Family Day in Peterborough. What’s a Dad to do? Stay clear,...

So you want to buy a cottage?

by Jeff Park | Feb 4, 2019 | Cottage Living

So you want to buy a cottage? Now what? The first thing you need to do is call a Realtor. Not just any Realtor, but one that specializes in recreational and cottage properties; me, Jeff Park. I began my career with the Realty and Resource...

2018 Bowes & Cocks Awards

by Jeff Park | Jan 10, 2019 | General

Jessica wins the #1 Gold Sales Award from Bowes and Cocks in 2018

Things to do in Peterborough – A Year of Fun

by Jessica Hill | Jan 1, 2019 | Peterborough and the Kawarthas, Relocating

If you're like me you've googled 'Things to do in Peterborough" about 100x. When you've got kids, the struggle is real. Living in a small city has its MANY benefits when it comes to raising kids, but without 5 Chuckie Cheese locations in a 20km radius, what's a parent...