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Royal LePage Family Day Skate

Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty invites everyone to enjoy a free Public Skate on Family Day. Where: Rink A – Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, Belleville When: February 17, 2014 – Monday – 2:30 to 4:00 P.M.

CFB Trenton showing service beyond service

We love CFB Trenton. This weekend Paratroopers of the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre opened their training towers to raise funds for the United Way of Quinte. For a mere $5 donation we were able to jump from the 10-metre tower like we were real paratroopers or rappel down the 20-metre tower! Our military serves … Read more

Tyendinaga Caves and Caverns in Ontario

We had a chance to visit the Tyendinaga Caves and Caverns just east of Belleville. We had a blast and the caves are amazing! Here’s a little video followed by some of the pictures. Make sure you check them out at their website. http://tyendinagacaves.blogspot.ca/

Belleville Waterfront Festival 2013

Here’s some of the highlights we saw at the Waterfront Festival Belleville this year. Ultimate Air Dogs Canada Competitions contest was incredibly fun, if anyone saw little Decoy the pup doing his best to keep up with the big DAWGS, you’ll know why we liked it so much.  They had a new contest at this years festival, … Read more

We made the right decision in contacting Tara Lyons

My wife and I recently retired from the Canadian Forces, and with our daughters no longer at home, we decided to start making plans to purchase our retirement home. Although we were familiar with the selling process, having been posted several times across Canada, this was going to be the first time that we did … Read more

It’s Berrylicious Belleville!

Date: June 15th, 2013 Where: Downtown Belleville What: Berrylicious Downtown Belleville 2013 MMM, berries. I love them! Which is why Berrylicious is one of my favourite events of the year in downtown Belleville. Tons of participating restaurants and a pie eating contest. The whole things takes place between 11:00AM and 2:00PM Hope to see you … Read more

Quinte Home Builder’s Association – Quinte Home Show

We had a great time seeing everybody at the Quinte Home Show this year. Lot’s of great booth and vendors, lot’s of great deals as well. Leslie and I hope to see you all back next year!! Oh and here is our fearless leader Mark Rashotte giving away few prizes!

Maple in County and Sugarbush Vineyard

We had a great time at Sugarbush Vineyard today.  Sugarbush made a little path to walk around the grounds and through the sugar bush.  All along the trail they had set up trivia questions for us to answer, and even provided a little map so you’d find your back.  Very thoughtful!  We brought our new … Read more

The 5th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter

The 5th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter is coming up. Get ready for an incredible day of fun and fundraising that will make a significant difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse across the country. On Saturday May 11th, we will join together in front of Royal Lepage ProAlliance … Read more

Belleville Children’s Foundation Play-A-Round for the Kids

Team Lyons is super happy to sponsor the Quinte’s Children’s Foundation9th Annual Play-A-Round for the Kids Gold Tournament Last year over $37,000 was raised to help send over 80 Kids to camp and 300 Kids sign up for an activity they love, these are just two program Quinte Children’s Foundation funds. It’s a great day … Read more

Belleville Real Estate Market Share

The stats are out for 2012 and here’s how things shaped up.  I’m proud to be part of such a strong and competitive company as we continue to provide fantastic service to all our clients past, present and future. We looking forward to seeing everyone at our Customer Appreciate Movie Event this Month.   Team … Read more

Belleville Santa Claus Parade 2012

I hope every had fun at the parade!  We have a few pictures for you and a little video.  Sorry about the photo quality, it was dark, and the street light kept going on and off, making it very hard get good shots.  But it’s the thought that counts right! You’ll note I was touring with … Read more

Open House Weekend 2012

In The Market For A New Home?

Royal LePage ProAlliance invites you to take part in our Open House Weekend Event, taking place Saturday, November 17th and Sunday November 18th. Many of our current listings in the Quinte area will be open to the public, so take advantage of this opportunity to browse some of our neighbourhood’s fantastic listings.

You might just find your next dream home!

See the complete listing of over 125 open houses in the next issue of Real Estate Today, Thurs. Nov. 15th of visit the website discoverroyallepage.com

Open House Listings

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Belleville Santa Claus Evening Parade

Please join us for the annual Santa Claus Evening Parade in Downtown Belleville on Sunday, November 18th. Parade begins at 5:00 pm. Please bring a donation to the Royal LePage office for the Gleaner’s Food bank food drive and receive a free hot chocolate and cookie before the parade (while supplies last).       … Read more

National Resale Housing Activity Remained Stable From June to July 2012

Ottawa, ON, August 15, 2012 – According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity remained stable from June to July 2012. Prices are off their recent peaks in Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto, but remain above year-ago levels in most markets. Highlights: •  Home sales activity little … Read more

Tara Visits Jen Tretina at TD Waterhouse

We had a chance to stop by Jennifer Tretina’s office and have a small chat with her about what she does and the crazy Ironman event she competed in. Jen is a very good friend, and we’re pretty proud of her. As a financial adviser we love her and we think you’ll love her too! … Read more

Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic Festival

Belleville’s annual summer festival returns to Zwick’s Island this Thursday, July 12th to Sunday, July 15th. Activities and performances abound at this extravaganza. A parade, arts and craft displays, family centered events and music are all part of the program. This event has been on the calendars of locals and visitors across the Province since … Read more

May Market update for Belleville and Quinte Area Real Estate

Here’s the Market update for May. We’re trying to get this out for everyone on a regular basis, monthly at least quarterly. As always if you have questions about how this information might effect you or your home value please ask. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/soS-4udlWFo?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen]

Big Music Fest 2012

Big Music Fest returns to Belleville.  The outdoor concert will return Saturday, June 16 with seven bands at East Zwicks Island Park. But don’t expect any classic rock – this year or any other. Organizers said they’re now aiming their shows at a younger audience. Promoter Mark Higgins said the classic acts are fine, but … Read more

Team Tara Lyons achieves Diamond Award for 2011(Top 3%)

Every year Royal Lepage Award it’s agents with specific achievements based on the amount of homes they sell in a year.  This year we’re proud to announce that our little team that could, achieved the Diamond Award.   For those of you who are not a Royal Lepage Real Estate Agent, the Diamond award is described as “Diamond Award is the top three percent of each residential … Read more

Foxy Hair And Esthetics – Salon Belleville

We love Foxy Hair And Esthetics here in Belleville, they are located on the corner of Bridge St. and Pinnacle St. What we love best is how much fun they are to visit, the staff is super friendly and they have always done a great for me. Come check them out, I know you’ll love … Read more

Out and about on Shannon Rd. Belleville, Ontario

We were out on Shannon Rd. with Leslie, we came across this beautiful bridge and stream. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/Asfv3Y4br60?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen]

25th Anniversary of the Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte

  The Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte is running a lunch with Olympic Medalist Elizabeth Manley!  This devasting disease has impacted many of us and our family members. What better way to show your support than to show up for lunch with a few friends, the always entertaining Boyd Sullivan will be the auctioneer for the live auction. Hope … Read more

A Taste of Country is full of hot chicks?

For those in the know, A Taste of Country has brought in the usually batch of baby chicks. They are super cute and waiting for you to visit! Below you can see our very own Leslie McIntyre “playing a  little chicken”.  Sorry can’t help myself.

Royal Lepage has their Annual Family Skate Event!

It’s been another great year, 2011 that is and with the new year comes the annual Royal Lepage Client and Family Skate Event. This year it was held at the Wally Dever Arena and it was a great success.  As always super happy to see everyone there!

Tara helped me buy my first house.

As a first time home buyer I had really high expectations of what I could buy for my budget. Tara helped me manage my expectations and find a house that was within my budget and had as many of my “must haves” as possible. We went to see 50+ houses and made many offers until … Read more

The Changing Face of Business

I love this video with Steve Weese.  It highlights so many of the great companies in this area.  Some have been here for a century, others are new but providing global services and employing hundreds of people and their families.

Interest rates to remain low till 2014

Ben Bernanke, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman announced yesterday that the American benchmark interest rate would stay low until at least late 2014. Here in Canada, as recently as the weekend, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney highlighted that our economy continues to show resilience. Predicting modest growth for this year, he points to 2 per … Read more

The Goodwin Learning Centre. A small place with a really big heart!

A small place with a really big heart! The Goodwin Learning Centre, is NOT your typical private school. The word private is very misleading when applied to this small education school in the local town of Brighton. It consists of less than 40 students, grade levels from JK to 8. Operating on a minimal level … Read more

Great Video of the Quinte Area

I love this video, it shows so much of things to do in Belleville and the Quinte area.  Fishing, Boating, Festivals and Concerts. [object width=”560″ height=”315″>

Tara Lyons visits the Quinte Conservation Authority in Belleville, Ontario

We had a request to visit more location which did not require a bank card to visit and thought of one of our favourites spots to visit, The Quinte Conservation Autority. Here’s the video we hope you enjoy, we’ve added the map to it as well. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/jHsQwON94LE?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] Map: [iframe width=”425″ height=”350″ frameborder=”0″ … Read more

The 14th Annual Edition of the Rotary Community Auction

The 14th Annual Edition of the Rotary Community Auction is now Live Online Bidding Has Started at www.ckrotaryauction.org Hosted by the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston, with the participation of the Rotary Club of Perth and the Rotary Club of Hawkesbury, the Rotary Community Auction is a major fundraiser to help Rotary clubs with the well deserving projects and charitable organizations that they support. … Read more

Time for Countylicious in Prince Edward County

Countylicious is back! it’s been two years since we have the amazing food that is Countylicious in Prince Edward County. Join the fun from November 2 – 22, 2022 for three weeks of fixed priced menus from 15 County restaurants you know, love, and have been dying to try. Planning to have an annual dinner … Read more

China Gate Restaurant in Downtown Belleville

The Tara Lyons Team loves Chinese food. So we thought we would get some for lunch and went to our favourite spot, China Gate. It’s located on Front Street downtown and the food is soooo good. As you know we have a few favourite Asian Style restaurants, Korean/Sushi(Toro Sushi), Vietnamese(Saigon), Thai(Thai Gardens). But for Chinese … Read more

Belleville’s Matt Dowsett Wins Preliminary Elvis Tribute Artist Contest

The first round of the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest was held this past weekend in Tweed, Canada. Matt Dowsett was the first Elvis tribute artist to qualify for Semifinals – Round One of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest that will be held in Memphis during Elvis Week 2012, the 35th anniversary.The competition … Read more

Let’s Help in Giving Our Furry Friends a Home

The Quinte Humane Society has been actively involved in lending a helping hand whenever the need arose. Coming August 18th, 2011, they will be holding a fund raising event at Ramada Inn for the benefit of the homeless animals in our community. Let’s help our furry friends and have a great night with loads of … Read more

Downtown Sidewalk Event On This Weekend

I was walking downtown and it looks like the big sidewalk sale is ramping up. So if you’re looking for something fun to do head downtown and have some fun.

Canada Day 2011 Belleville Skydivers!!

Ok, if you miss this on Canada you missed a real treat, we tried to capture as much as we could, but let’s face they were pretty small way up in the sky. 🙂 It was a perfect Canada Day with great fireworks, and lot’s of sun!!  I hope everyone else had as much fun … Read more