20 Somethings use Communal homeownership to start sooner.
CAROLYN IRELAND From Friday’s Globe and Mail January 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM EST All things considered, Stacy Morris and Jamee Lakas got along awfully well sharing a cramped dorm room at the University of Waterloo. So well, in fact, that the roommates speculated that some day — if they were both single — they … Read more
Belleville Real Estate Statistics October 2008
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE QUINTE & DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD INC. Sales: Dollar sales, Year to Date, 2008 decreased by 13.7%, going from $619,412,799 in 2007 to $534,271,991 in 2008. Listings: The number of new listings, year to date, increased 14.8%, from 6,184 in 2007 to 7,101 in 2008. Average Residential Purchase Price The Year … Read more
Sharp Increase in Tax Assessments for Quinte
Assessed values of a single family detached home will be jumping on average 27 present with the MPAC assessments. Assessment increases will occur over the four-year phase-in introduced by the provincial government. Belleville home owners received their assessments as well. “Residential property values have increased by approximately 42 per cent in Hastings County since 2005, … Read more
Tara Lyons supports Kiva.org
Tara recently loaned money to a small Kiva business. This organizations loans money to third world families looking to start a business. The loans are interest free and allows a family to establish a livelihood to support their family and grow their community.
A really funny Home Improvement Video
I found this video on Youtube and thought it incredibly funny. I know a lot people this catalog could help out.
Waupoos Marina Located in Prince Edward County
Here’s a quick video of Waupoos Marina, it’s located on the south east side of Prince Edward County, right next door to the Waupoos Winery. It’s a great little harbour for those looking for a stop over heading to Kingston. [googleMap name=”Waupoos Marina” width=”425″ height=”425″ directions_to=”false”]Waupoos, Ontario, Canada[/googleMap]
Belleville and Quinte Expected to Mirror National Real Estate Trend
Despite the feeling of a declined market, sellers still remain optimistic about selling their home. Accoriding to the Canadian Real Estate Association Canada showed a second monthly record of new listings coming on the market, with Ontario showing strong growth in listings. Residential listing grew 1.8 percent on the adjusted month over month basis with … Read more
I think you are fantastic Tara – P. Richardson
I think you are fantastic Tara, You know I saved that message on my phone when you told me I had a new house, I listened to it a few times before it was taken when I switched to Cogeco. That was a great feeling when I first heard it. I’ll be recommending you … Read more
Thank you very much Tara – P & D Cousins
Thank you very much Tara for all your help on the original purchase and subsequent sale of our home in a proficient, courteous manner. Special kudos to you, for extending your service to us in finding the right agent for us up north, making fax arrangements, phone calls, etc. and as you put it anything … Read more
Canadians continue to flock south to buy homes
The Florida Association of REALTORS® recently wrote an article describing how in some areas of the Southern United States up to 50% of purchased homes are bought by Canadians. I’m sure many of them have been from Belleville as we have a large snowbird population living in our community. It’s no surprise with the low … Read more