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Tour Tuesday and Who is Jamie Ellis?

August 16, 2016

Very fun Tour Tuesday!  Here’s a quick run down of the most important items. Mortgage Rule Changes. :40 – More details here on this very important topic. Where are we going?  2:43 60% of what? 3:11 No Inventory, Seller’s Market? 4:28 Business Awards: 6:15 Who Is Jamie Ellis? 7:06 People Mentioned this week: John Sherratt … Read more

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What does Mike Holmes and Duvanco Homes have in Common?

August 16, 2016

What do Mike Holmes and Duvanco Homes have in common? QUALITY It's why we've recommended them to our own Family and Friends.  So it's no surprise to us that Mike Holmes picked them as a Mike Holmes Approved Builder. What is a Mike Holmes Approved Builder? BETTER INSPECTIONS A HOLMES Approved Home undergoes a series … Read more

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Mortgage Doom and Gloom?

August 16, 2016

The Minister of Finance announced on Monday new Canadian mortgage rules effective October 17, 2016.  The new rules will impact high ratio buyers – those with less than 20% down payment.  Other rule changes are expected to follow so stay tuned for details as the unfold.   Currently a home buyer with less than 20% … Read more

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We hit the links at Bay of Quinte Golf

August 16, 2016

Tara and Tom hit the links with their good friends Scott and Michelle Tracze for a fun round of golf at the Beautiful Bay of Quinte Golf Club. We’re not sure exactly what the score was at the end of the round but it was one heck of a fun day! Check out Bay of … Read more

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8th Royal LePage National Garage Sale for Shelter Event Another Huge Success!

August 9, 2016

  The 8th annual Royal LePage National Garage Sale for Shelter Event raised $215,000 which made the event another HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, sponsored and shopped for gently used treasures at this year’s National Garage Sale for Shelter. This event has now raised nearly $2.5 million dollars in support of women’s shelters across … Read more

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Villages In Spain Are Up For Sale at Crazy Cheap Prices

July 26, 2016

Spain has been seeing an exodus over causing entire towns to become abandoned. Three trends have come together causing this vacancy. 1. Elderly mortality on the rise. 2. Birthrate showed a dramatic reduction. 3. The economic crisis in the area caused people to simple abandon homes. The end result is more that an entire village … Read more

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Team Tara Lyons Joins the Belleville Rotary AIDS Poker Walk

July 14, 2016

We at Team Tara Lyons are honored to have been a part of the 10th Belleville Rotary AIDS Poker Walk. More than $700,000 has been raised and the proceeds will fund international and local initiatives by participating Rotary Clubs and NGOs to win the war on HIV/AIDS through education, prevention, treatment, support for orphans, surviving guardians and people … Read more

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Our Annual Fall Festival: Chili Cook-off & Dog Costume Contest

January 5, 2016

For our 2015’s Flavours of Fall Festival, we had a dog costume contest and of course, our chili cook-off. Everyone had a great time watching the dogs & tasting the chilis. We would like to thank all the people who came and made our Flavours of Fall Event a fantastic one! Thank you for being … Read more

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Belleville Real Estate Market Share

November 13, 2015

Here’s how the market work out in October for the local companies.  Ever wonder if one brokerage makes a difference over another.  This should help answer that questioner you. Royal Lepage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage, sells more than 59% of the homes in the Belleville Market.  More than double any other competitor.  That’s why Team Tara … Read more

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2015 Belleville Santa Claus Parade

November 13, 2015

Please join us at Empire North(360 Pinnacle St.) for the Annual Belleville Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Belleville! The parade has a new route this year due to the construction in downtown Belleville and will be heading down Pinnacle St, instead of Front St. Join us at 4:00PM, Sunday, November 15th, 2015 to grab a … Read more

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