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It’s a Very Merry Team Tara Lyons Christmas at Royal Lepage ProAlliance

December 17, 2014

What a great year!  Now it’s Christmas time and we can all relax a little and have some fun. I hope that your holiday season is as full of laughs as we had while making this video. Here’s to an exciting 2015, we love being “Your Real Estate Source” and have appreciated every referral sent … Read more

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Take Your Family Out for a Breakfast Treat w/ Santa & His Elves!

December 9, 2014

Inspired by the success of the previous years, the Boathouse Seafood Restaurant is having their 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa & his elves again this coming Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014! It’s going to be a great morning where kids & kids at heart have fun with Santa and his elves and enjoy a great breakfast! … Read more

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The Hot Dog Factory, Belleville, Ontario

December 9, 2014

We had a chance to stop by The Hot Dog Factory for lunch. Can I just say it was amazing. We had the The Italian Job and The Tijuana. Both were great.

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Falling Fly Quick Fix

December 3, 2014

Have you ever been embarrassed due to an opened fly? Put an end to an often slipping zipper. Look for a split ring that is the size of a small coin and insert this on the zip holder. As you pull the zipper to a close, fasten the ring on to the pant’s button to … Read more

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2 Bowls in A Microwave – No Problem!

December 3, 2014

Are you in a hurry to cook dinner for two but only got a small microwave oven? Relax! Instead of putting only one bowl at a time in your small microwave oven, why not put two? How? Simply put a bowl on top of a microwave-safe mug to save an extra space for another bowl … Read more

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Retail Hangers – Recycle, Reuse!

November 28, 2014

Instead of throwing away retail hangers that go with the clothes you buy, why not recycle and reuse the clips that go with them? Simply break off the clips on both ends and voila, you now have instant chip clips you can use either for sealing opened snacks or for hanging clothes on the line. … Read more

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Easy Trick for Wrinkle Free Clothes

November 26, 2014

If you are in a hurry and got no time to iron, toss in your clothing to the dryer with 2-3 ice cubes and run the dryer for 5-10 minutes in the highest setting. Due to the heat, the ice cubes will melt and create a steam. It’s like using a steam iron without requiring … Read more

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Phil Soper, CEO of the Year! Congrats!!

November 19, 2014

The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Toronto announced the winner of the 22nd CEO Award of Excellence in Public Relations and it’s our very own Phil Soper, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Lepage Real Estate Services. Yay! Phil! Mr. Soper’s pursuit of his company’s vision and his ability to communicate it the country … Read more

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Home Buying – Helping you finance your home

November 13, 2014

Buying your first home can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to financing. Finding the right mortgage is more than just shopping for rates. Aside from helping you find the perfect home, we are committed to help you choose a mortgage that fits your total financial situation and connect you to the right contacts, saving you … Read more

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Hey Belleville! Rules Change for Mortgages Again

November 7, 2014

The mortgage rules are change again Belleville and here’s what you need to know: • You will need a bare minimum of 5% down payment and can NO longer use any cash back arrangement for your down payment. • You will now only be able to amortize your mortgage for a maximum of 25 years … Read more

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