by Hillary Robert | Mar 21, 2024 | Buying, Communities, Homeownership, Local Knowledge
Understanding the Quinte area floodplains is an important consideration for prospective home buyers eyeing properties throughout the region. Places like Belleville, Trenton, Wellington, Frankford, and surrounding locales all have different flood risks, but...
by Hillary Robert | Mar 7, 2024 | Buying, Homeownership
Congratulations on buying your new Quinte area home! With moving preparations, things are about to get hectic, and the last thing you need is for an unexpected issue with the new house to throw a wrench in the gears. It’s essential to understand what happens if...
by Hillary Robert | Feb 29, 2024 | Buying, Military Relocations, Trenton
Five days. If you’re a member of the Canadian Armed Forces gearing up for relocation to CFB Trenton or another Canadian Forces Base, five days (and maybe a weekend) is all you get for your House Hunting Trip (HHT). That’s a lot of pressure to find your next home...
by Hillary Robert | Feb 1, 2024 | Buying, News and Updates, Selling
Change is a guarantee in the landscape of Ontario real estate. On December 1st, 2023, the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) came into effect as a pivotal change to Ontario real estate – but it’s a good one! TRESA empowers people embarking on their property...
by Hillary Robert | Jan 18, 2024 | Buying, QL Team, Selling
Not all real estate agents are made equal. Some pass their multiple-choice exams and call it a day, while others dedicate their careers to bettering the industry, developing their skills, and continuing to educate themselves to adapt to new regulations, technologies,...
by Hillary Robert | Jan 2, 2024 | Buying, Market Updates, Real Estate Market, Selling
Key Takeaways: Interest rates expected to soften in 2024 More homes sold in 2023 than in 2022 Average prices were down in 2023 compared to 2022 The busiest months in Quinte area real estate are April to July Stepping into 2024, those buying or selling property in the...