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DaisyDee · « **Reply #250 on:** March 09, 2011, 22:36:12 »

We are posted to petawawa and wondering when is the best time to take a hht there? We have the option of anytime between now and September 5th.

jeffb · « **Reply #251 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:44:44 »

Quote from: Accalia8 on March 08, 2011, 14:03:23

My husband just found out that he is being posted to CFB Petawawa and that there are no PMQs available. Any suggestions for alternative housing options? Any locations that are great? Any to stay away from? We are looking to rent.

Any help would be great as we are being sent on our HHT this Monday!

When I came here in Jan, there were no PMQ's available either. However, of the 3 people who came here with me and were put on the waiting list, they all received housing offers within a month. Get yourself on the waiting list, you never know when something will open up.

Nix · « **Reply #252 on:** March 20, 2011, 23:00:19 »

Quote from: DaisyDee on March 09, 2011, 22:36:12

We are posted to petawawa and wondering when is the best time to take a hht there? We have the option of anytime between now and September 5th.

Are you asking when the most selection is? I was wondering this myself, asked a few realtors and was told generally May is the hottest month for sales. That may or may not be the best time for a HHT trip depending on why you're asking though. Lots of selection, but if there's more sales maybe prices are higher in May. Hopefully someone else with better experience than I can tell you more.

Anny · « **Reply #253 on:** March 29, 2011, 22:01:14 »

I've been checking MLS website because we're going on our HHT in May, and it seems there's a LOT of housing listed in the last few weeks in Petawawa. Is this normal for this early in the posting season?

PuckChaser · « **Reply #254 on:** March 29, 2011, 22:56:22 »

Messages have started coming out so those people are probably just proactive in getting the home on the market. I bet the closing dates won't be until the summer.

Anny · « **Reply #255 on:** March 30, 2011, 20:36:44 »

Thanks Puckchaser. I've never lived in a military town before and I'm shocked at the number of listings coming on the market every day in Petawawa, so my worry is we are waiting too long for our HHT (in May). I am worried all the nice houses will be gone by then!

We'll be in competition Nix, I hope you aren't looking for the same type house as we are!

darciethomosn · « **Reply #256 on:** May 23, 2011, 15:39:35 »

i am very new o all of this my boyfriend is getting his first posting to petawawa and we are looking to live together as we have not lived together previously can we still apply for a PMQ or an apartment on the base? if so how much are they month?

George Wallace · « **Reply #257 on:** May 23, 2011, 16:51:05 »

Quote from: darciethomosn on May 23, 2011, 15:39:35

i am very new o all of this my boyfriend is getting his first posting to petawawa and we are looking to live together as we have not lived together previously can we still apply for a PMQ or an apartment on the base? if so how much are they month?

As you have never lived together, you can not yet be considered "Common-Law". I don't think you will legally be able to have your boyfriend get a PMQ and then have you move in with him.

If, on the other hand, the two of you were to rent an apartment and live together for the amount of time that meets the definition of "Common-Law" then you would likely be able to apply for a PMQ. However, having lived in an apartment, or having purchased a house, in Petawawa, that may be a little bit counterproductive. You can probably rent or get a mortgage for the same amount, or even less, that you would pay for a PMQ.

darciethomosn · « **Reply #258 on:** May 23, 2011, 17:27:46 »

okay that thank you very much that makes sense that we need to be considered common law first. do you now of any sites that have apartment listings in petawawa or pembroke area i have looked but am finding it hard to find anything.

PMedMoe · « **Reply #259 on:** May 23, 2011, 19:33:16 »

Quote from: George Wallace on May 23, 2011, 16:51:05

As you have never lived together, you can not yet be considered "Common-Law". I don't think you will legally be able to have your boyfriend get a PMQ and then have you move in with him.

AFAIK, there's nothing to stop him from requesting a PMQ as a single person.

See para 12 here: http://www.cfha-alfc.forces.gc.ca/pub/mig113-mid113-eng.aspx

This link may also be of use: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/pub/lai-il/index-eng.asp

Inverted · « **Reply #260 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:22:01 »

Well posting season is right around the corner so I figured it's time to revive the ever popular Pet thread.

I'm off to Pet in 3 weeks for an HHT; as my only experience in Pet was a 2 week exercise on the Mattawa Plain I'm hoping for some input from the experts. We have pretty much decided that staying closer to the base is the best bet (ignoring the fact that paying $300-400K for a 4 bedroom house in Pet is insane!!). With two young ones the idea of being closer to the activities on base is very appealing; plus there doesn't seem to be a huge advantage to going out to Deep River or Pembroke, the price difference that has been noted in the past seems to have gotten smaller. Maybe this is due to looking outside the normal posting cycle, would the price differential increase once the HHT's start? If not, any price advantage would probably be eaten up by the extra cost of gas and commute time. I would be curious how the property taxes compare though, that could make a difference.

What about neighborhoods around Pet? Most of the houses listed on MLS seem to be in the Forest area which looks quite nice, especially the more mature houses. I think there was a question raised earlier in this thread about the quality of some of the newer houses, specifically in relation to Legacy homes; I have heard some similar concerns through other means, could anyone else shed share their experiences with Legacy, or other new builders. I'm quite interested in opinions of the Bedard Blvd/Nick St development.

Outside of housing can anyone provide some input on the following:

We're looking at sending our oldest to the French immersion program at General Lake...good/bad/better off home schooling?
My inner nerd can not live with dial-up/satellite internet; is Cogeco offering high-speed throughout Pet now, or are there still area's to avoid? Related to this, who is providing the best TV/phone service to the area (I know highly subjective, just looking for general impressions)?

Any other tips or tricks with getting settled in Pet would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

George Wallace · « **Reply #261 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:10:11 »

Ref Satellite and Internet:

I sold my house on Herman St in 2005. 5 min drive to City of London Bldg/RCR and RCD Lines on a quiet day........20 to 45 mins at Rush Hour.

When I was there, I got rid of Cogeco for Cable as they were often down due to weather (They also receive their signal via satellite and then send it to you via cable) and opted for Star Choice (Now Shaw). I had extremely good satellite reception; much better than Cogeco was providing, with less loss of programming.

For Internet, I had Bell Sympatico DSL, and I had no problems with it.

Sprinting Thistle · « **Reply #262 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:55:11 »

For what its worth, the new houses on Bedard, etc are selling starting at high 360s up to 400. However, most, if not all, of the new homes being built do not come with a fenced yard, paved driveway, deck, air conditioning, sodded yard, and a finished basement. If you are going to pay 400K for a house, I would think you would want all of that included. There are some nice homes that are a few years older that are more reasonable in price in other areas.

There are new houses going up that connect Limestone Trail and Highland Park that are lower in price but smaller than Bedard houses and also lacking the items mentioned. You would end up paying extra for these things. Some builders even refuse to put these things in. I had one well known builder tell me that they don't build decks anymore, also said he didn't sod but then gave me the business card for a sod company owned and operated by his family.

When we moved back to Pet we swore we would never live in Limestone but that is exactly where we ended up. Turns out it is a great neighbourhood. Who knew? Family oriented. My little one goes to General Lake and its a good school as far as schools go. Lots of kids of all ages to play with in the neighbourhood. Mount Molson is right there for skiing. They have a fantastic kids ski program. Also, lots of trails around the area for hiking, running, cycling, and geo caching. Its also 5 mins door to door for work (unless you get caught in traffic). There's a couple of houses for sale there now and resale is very good and the prices are still reasonable for a finished house.

Simian Turner · « **Reply #263 on:** January 29, 2012, 14:39:03 »

Quote from: Inverted on January 27, 2012, 05:22:01

Well posting season is right around the corner so I figured it's time to revive the ever popular Pet thread.

I'm off to Pet in 3 weeks for an HHT; as my only experience in Pet was a 2 week exercise on the Mattawa Plain I'm hoping for some input from the experts. We have pretty much decided that staying closer to the base is the best bet (ignoring the fact that paying $300-400K for a 4 bedroom house in Pet is insane!!).

We bought just off B-line Road in 2002 and will be moving in summer of 2013. To give you context for the insane statement, our home is 5-bedroom ranch style with 2.5 baths, huge kitchen, separate dining room, finished basement and 1.5 car garage. It sits on a one acre lot that still is half forest. In 2002 we paid $139,500.

SeaKingTacco · « **Reply #264 on:** January 29, 2012, 15:53:03 »

Wow.

I sold my house on Petawawa Point (Earl St, to be exact) for $113,500 in 1996 and thought I did awesome ($4K in pure profit, baby!).

I can see now that I should have held on to it and rented out... $:-\$

Spectrum · « **Reply #265 on:** January 29, 2012, 16:09:47 »

A while back I was interested in pursuing employment in Petawawa. I thought I could get a nice place for cheap because well...it's Petawawa! I looked on MLS, did one of these

and promptly closed my browser.

I have not considered trying to get to Petawawa since.

riggermade · « **Reply #266 on:** January 29, 2012, 17:58:31 »

Quote from: SeaKingTacco on January 29, 2012, 15:53:03

Wow.

I sold my house on Petawawa Point (Earl St, to be exact) for $113,500 in 1996 and thought I did awesome ($4K in pure profit, baby!).

I can see now that I should have held on to it and rented out... $:-\$

I sold my house in Bon Accord Ab in 1996 for $99900 and it is up for $269,000

Sci-guy · « **Reply #267 on:** February 20, 2012, 17:56:55 »

We've been in Limestone Trail for 3 years and love it! It is close to all shopping and amenities, including hockey rink and recreational trails, and we've found it to be a family friendly neighbourhood. We have made some of the best friends here. As for the house itself, I am baffled to read accounts of flooding basements in this area. No one we know here (of 15 neighbours) have ever had flooding issues. The area is sand. Our sump pump has never been on since we've lived here and our house was built in 2007.
The neighbourhood is great for military families as my wife and other neighbours have never had to worry about plowing in the winter/cutting grass, etc when we're in theatre. Really great group of neighbours looking out for eachother here. There are also lots of kids under 10 yrs. Ours and our neighbours on each side and across the street were the first houses built in the neighbourhood and I can say we had a really great builder. I think this area has great resell potential too as most places on Limestone or in this subdivision sell pretty quickly. Our home was only on the market 9 days when we bought, but that was in April, I guess more at the height of posting season.

If you're on a HHT, our neighbours have a beautiful house for sale right now, with a huge 40' deck w/ great arbour thingy, with sliding doors from master and dining, and whole basement finished, fenced yard, master w/ walk-in and ensuite, jet tub, gas fireplace, etc. They have one of the largest lots in the subdivision. We went to their wedding in their backyard, it's a really nice place!! Their address is 1033 Limestone Trail (mls 818614), it's listed at $319K but they need to sell fast and so may be willing to accept lower, if that helps. Nice landscaping in summer too, complete with one of those address rocks in a nice flower bed with an oak tree. Too bad for them to have to sell in winter...

Good luck on your HHT... I'm sure you'll find the perfect place! .... did you say 3 week HHT? Why so long, if I may ask?

jeffb · « **Reply #268 on:** February 20, 2012, 22:44:26 »

Quote from: Sprinting Thistle on January 27, 2012, 08:55:11

For what its worth, the new houses on Bedard, etc are selling starting at high 360s up to 400. However, most, if not all, of the new homes being built do not come with a fenced yard, paved driveway, deck, air conditioning, sodded yard, and a finished basement. If you are going to pay 400K for a house, I would think you would want all of that included. There are some nice homes that are a few years older that are more reasonable in price in other areas.

That is not accurate. I bought on Bedard for $330. A/C, paved driveway, sodded yard and deck were included. There are some new builds that have opened up on Bedard and area that are in the mid $250's.

Simian Turner · « **Reply #269 on:** February 22, 2012, 21:31:00 »

Quote from: Sci-guy on February 20, 2012, 17:56:55

As for the house itself, I am baffled to read accounts of flooding basements in this area. No one we know here (of 15 neighbours) have ever had flooding issues. The area is sand.

15 neighbours is a pretty small sample size. Some of the area is now sand and a lot of it was swamp just a few years ago. If you were to ask neighbours further down Limestone Trail you might get some different opinions.

Take a look at this real estate ad from just 2 years ago ( 2010-02-18),
http://virtual.canoe.ca/?type=271&client=2058281%7C1613211&publication=557891

"1014 Limestone Trail, Petawawa, $223,900 00 Model home now under construction."

The house you recommend (1033) just 10 doors down now selling for the low real estate agent endorsed price of $319,000 - now that is appreciation - only $95,100 in 2 years!

Or this current ad for 1018 Limestone at $354,800 http://www.theextremeteam.ca/current_listings.html

MrBlue · « **Reply #270 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:32:35 »

Quote from: PMedMoe on May 23, 2011, 19:33:16

AFAIK, there's nothing to stop him from requesting a PMQ as a single person.

See para 12 here: http://www.cfha-alfc.forces.gc.ca/pub/mig113-mid113-eng.aspx

This link may also be of use: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/pub/lai-il/index-eng.asp

True nothing stopping you at all, but as a single member (hate that expression since some of us aren't married but not single either) you get put at the bottom of the pile, i've been on the waiting list for over a year for a Q, because my landlord was selling due to being posted out, so I had like 1 month to actually find a place, and they just say tough noogie, whereas married colleagues have just out of the blue decided to sell their house, and save some $ by living closer and boom 1-2 weeks they have a Q...

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