The Home Front - December 2025
The past month has been full in the very best way. Blake and I were married in November, and celebrating with family and friends was everything we hoped for. It was joyful, meaningful, and a little surreal in the best sense. We followed it up with some time away in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, where we stepped well outside our comfort zones (mostly me… being terrified of open water) with scuba diving and deep sea fishing. Playa Maroma deserves a special mention. It is an absolutely stunning stretch of beach and well worth a visit if you ever find yourself there.
The past month has been full in the very best way. Blake and I were married in November, and celebrating with family and friends was everything we hoped for. It was joyful, meaningful, and a little surreal in the best sense. We followed it up with some time away in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, where we stepped well outside our comfort zones (mostly me… being terrified of open water) with scuba diving and deep sea fishing. Playa Maroma deserves a special mention. It is an absolutely stunning stretch of beach and well worth a visit if you ever find yourself there.
Closer to home, I loved being part of the Guelph Santa Claus Parade and checking out the city’s inaugural Spirit of the Season Christmas Market. It has been so nice to feel the community energy build as the holidays approach, and impressive to see the turnout for the parade. It felt like the entire city showed up!
We are very much looking forward to gathering with the whole family over the next few weeks. There are now 14 of us around the Chorley Christmas table, and that number is going to keep growing, which feels pretty special.
With a new year around the corner, this season always invites reflection. I am looking ahead with intention. I am refining my routines, getting back into more classes at the gym, expanding my historic house tour videos around the city (keep an eye out for those on my socials), and continuing to discover and support more local businesses.
I am excited for what is next and grateful to head into the New Year surrounded by such a strong community. Wishing you and your family a cozy, joyful and merry holiday season, followed by a bright and prosperous New Year, ahead!
Community Happenings
With the holiday season in full gear there are a few things to check out including the 2025 Rotary Club of Guelph's Sparkles in the Park. Also head on over to Erin Hill Acres to get your Christmas tree and spend time with friends. Don't let the festive spirit end with New Years Eve; join Big Brother's/Big Sister's of Guelph for their Big Night Out Gala.
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December 13-31 check out the lights at Rotary Club of Guelph's Sparkles in the Park - Riverside Park
Pick your favorite Christmas tree, Take a wagon ride or Relax with a hot cider at one of their fire places at Erin Hill Acres.
Don't let the magic of the season fade after January... Enjoy a Night out while raising funds for a great cause - Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Guelph invites you to get your early bird tickets for this years Big Night Out Gala - Enchanted Illusions
Market Updates
I’m excited to share the November 2025 Market Reports from Royal LePage Royal City covering the City of Guelph, Centre Wellington and Waterloo region.
These bite-sized updates highlight what’s happening in the market right now and how it may impact your next move. To download your copy, please provide your information using the form below.
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On the interest rate front, the Bank of Canada has held its policy rate at 2.25%, choosing to pause further cuts as the economy has shown more strength than expected, particularly in job growth.
That said, there are signs things are easing beneath the surface, including slower household spending, softer income growth, and lower consumer confidence as people remain more cautious with big decisions.
For real estate, this points to borrowing costs likely staying fairly steady in the near term, while the market continues to move at a more balanced, thoughtful pace.
If anything sparks a question or you’d like to talk through what this means for you, I’m always here and happy to help.