Understanding Short Term Accomodations (STAs) in Belleville

by Hillary Robert | Sep 16, 2025 | Belleville, Investing, Local Knowledge

Considering running an Airbnb or other short-term rental in Belleville? Before listing your property, it’s essential to understand the City of Belleville’s by-law that governs short-term accommodations (STAs). These regulations were introduced in 2022 to protect...

Big Recycling Changes Are Coming to Quinte: Here’s What You Need to Know

by Gigi Hartwick | Jul 20, 2025 | Belleville, Brighton, Communities, Local Knowledge, News and Updates, Prince Edward County, Quinte West, Stirling, Trenton

Ontario is changing how recycling is handled—and that means big updates for households in the Bay of Quinte area. Whether you live in Quinte West, Belleville, Prince Edward County, or Brighton, it’s time to get familiar with the transition. What’s Changing...

The Story of a Listing: 87 Purdy Street, Belleville, ON

by Hillary Robert | Feb 4, 2025 | Belleville, Selling, Sold Listings

Some homes are more than just investments—they’re filled with memories, milestones, and family stories. That was the case for 87 Purdy Street in Belleville, a home that had served as both an investment property and a place of love and support for its owners’ children...

Planes, trains, and automobiles: The sounds of life in the Bay of Quinte

by Hillary Robert | Dec 12, 2024 | Belleville, Brighton, Communities, Local Knowledge, Prince Edward County, Quinte West, Trenton

TL;DR: Even quiet rural areas come with sounds and smells. Many of the noise makers in our community provide jobs to residents and support our local economy. Expect the loudest disturbances from planes, trains, car traffic, and farming infrastructure. The Bay of...

Three Italian Restaurants In Quinte You Don’t Want To Overlook.

by Hillary Robert | Sep 1, 2022 | Belleville, Local Business, Local Knowledge, Things to do, Trenton

Who doesn’t love Italian food? It’s the ultimate comfort food. Right? Maybe that’s just me. But, what if I told you, you don’t actually need to travel 6900km to Italy to enjoy some of the most delicious authentic Italian meals? The Quinte area...

What to expect if you’re buying or selling a home this Fall in the Quinte area!

by Hillary Robert | Sep 7, 2021 | Belleville, Brighton, Buying, Communities, Market Updates, Quinte West, Selling, Stirling, Trenton

Although fall doesn’t technically start until later in the month, many of us mark the season with Labour Day, kids going back to school, and life going back to “normal” after a few months of heat and bliss. With the shift to Fall, changes to the real estate market,...