We’re certainly enjoying this warmer weather and the green grass but we’re not excited about all the rain we’re having.  Mama says it’s important to boost the spring/summer growing season and help the trees get through another dry summer, as predicted.  We just can’t wait to get out into our Catico on the back deck.  We love watching the birds, squirrels and chipmunks for hours (and don’t forget the golfers 🙂 )and what fun running up and down the ramp, through the condo and all the way to the top perch bed.  That seems to be my favourite hang out while Tigger prefers the top of the ramp.  Being located on the south side of the house we get to enjoy the warm weather earlier, protected from the wind.  Plans are all made for this Saturday to be out first day out since last fall!  Whoot, Whoot!  We’re hoping for good weather.

Our wonderful Catico!

Our dear friend George, a charming Cockapoo, is selling his lovely home at 105 Myles Avenue in Gondola Point, Quispamsis.  The big deal on this property is that it comes with nearby beach rights on the Kennebecasis River!!! How sweet would it be to dip your toes in the sand or go for a refreshing swim this summer?  If your Mama or Papa has a boat, they can moor it there too.  All the waterfront perks without the waterfront price tag!  The house has four bedrooms, two full baths, eat-in kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances included, wood-burning fireplace and a ductless heat pump!  It has been tastefully updated by his Mama and Papa with some new light fixtures, floors in all bedrooms changed to hardwood, painted throughout in light, modern colours and more.  It’s truly move-in ready!  The best things about George’s place in our opinion is the cozy fireplace on cool day, the air conditioning when it’s hot, but best of all it’s his fabulous .65 acre yard!!!  He has this totally private big yard surrounded by mature trees and a big lawn.  Lots of space to run and play.  It would be perfect for kids too.  You’ll go a long way to find a better yard George’s in this price range.  You can enjoy  barbeques and bonfires, winnie roasts and smores with your family. Lots of room for the whole family to enjoy.   Our Mama and her colleague Cody are hosting two open houses there this weekend.  Saturday 2-4pm and Sunday 1-3pm.  Hope you can join them.  MLS#NB 138767.  Offered at $424,900.

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend and don’t forget to do something special for the most important person in your life!  Your loving mother!  Did you know that our Mama was born on her parents 2nd Anniversary, making that single day; Mother’s Day,  Anniversary & Birthday!

Your pals,

Smokey & Tigger

Sooooo happy to see warmer days here and temperatures not dropping below freezing!  The birds are singing, the grass is turning green and everyone has a spring in their step.  Tigger and I are just counting down the days until we can get outdoors into our Paw Hut (from Amazon) out on the deck.  We’re the first indoor cats Mama has had, as living on the 3rd tee of the golf course, she’s aware of the risk of wild animals getting ahold of us kittens.  From huge scary-looking raccoons to fox, there are many different critters here that could harm us.  So we enjoy the fresh air without a worry, pouncing from platform to platform and resting in the condos.  It even has a heat resistant roof, making it much cooler inside than out.  Mama says we’re spoiled but we say, “Spoiled but not Rotten!”

Not only the birds are making new nests, this is the time of year when you start to think of a new home.  Maybe it’s time to downsize if you’re empty nesters, or upsize if your family is growing.  Time to move to one-level living, a bungalow, ranch style, or condo, if mobility is an issue or you’re tired of the maintenance of a large property.  Maybe you want to do some travelling, just lock the door of a garden home and Bon Voyage, off you go.  Mama can help you with that.  With 21 years experience and enhanced training, she’ll not only help you find the perfect home but walk you through every step of the process to be sure you are technically & financially protected.  She loves what she does and it shows.

We hope you’re out and about as the nicer weather unfolds.  Not a moment too soon after a long winter this year.  Time to start cleaning up your yard as nature unfold around you.  Can’t wait to see those trees leaf out and early blooms on shrubs & trees.

Your pals,

Smokey & Tigger

Big day today for Smokey & Tigger! We just turned one-year old and what big kittens we are for our age! Smokey is 11.4 lbs & Tigger is 13 lbs. Our vet says that Tigger has another year to grow as his father is a Maine Coon cat, growing slower and much larger! I can tell you that he’s a big bruiser now!!!

This being our first ever winter, we can’t believe what went on outside our windows yesterday!!! We’ve seen some snowfall this winter but nothing like the high winds, blowing snow & drifts we experienced yesterday and all last night! Our driveway, and those of our neighbours here in Rothesay, are still not cleared. We have a juicy barbequed chicken on hold at Cochran’s, just waiting for our driveway to get cleared. We love chicken, at least we know we’re going to have a yummy supper.

Our hearts go out to contractors working on home construction this time of year. Difficult enough any winter but with a storm like this, it’s a nightmare! Good luck guys and gals.

Mama and Cody are happy to be working with new buyers from out of country. Looking for something outside of Fredericton, towards Moncton, for commutes between the two cities. Looking for some acreage with the house (minimum roughly five acres) and a 3-5 bedroom house. It’s okay if the house needs some updating. Give Mama a call if you know of anything like this.

Your pals,

Smokey & Tigger

Getting super tired of the cold and snow already and this is only early February. Both snow and cold are new to us and along with everyone else we know, we don’t like it! Good thing we are indoor cats!!! We both did sneak out one day, but only got about 10 feet when we stopped dead in our tracks, realizing what we just ran out into. Whoa, what a nightmare. Mama picked us up quickly and we didn’t try that stunt again.

We are happy to see that the mortgage rates have lowered this winter and you can now lock in a 5-year terms at 3.99%. It’s getting increasingly difficult for buyers to get not only the home of their dreams but just finding a home in general. There is so little on the market. Be sure to look after your credit rating and if you’re thinking about buying a house, don’t finance anything else in the meanwhile or it will seriously affect your ability to get a mortgage. For example; a car, appliances, TV, etc. Get the mortgage first and then you can go ahead with smaller items.

Hope you are staying warm and safe on the icy roads!

Your pals

Smokey & Tigger