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...
by Hillary Robert | Dec 9, 2024 | Buying, Homeownership, News and Updates, Real Estate Market
Canada’s New Mortgage Rules: What They Mean for the Bay of Quinte Area Starting December 15, 2024, new federal rules for insured mortgages in Canada will come into effect, marking a significant change in how homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, approach...
by Hillary Robert | Oct 28, 2024 | Buying, Investing, News and Updates, Real Estate Market
The Bank of Canada’s recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.5% on October 23 has made waves across the country. For many Canadians, interest rate decisions like this directly impact financial choices, especially when it comes to housing. Whether...
by Hillary Robert | Jun 9, 2024 | Market Updates, News and Updates, Real Estate Market
As we navigate through June 2024, the real estate market in the Quinte area is showing notable trends. The recent Bank of Canada interest rate cut will affect the real estate market, not because the cost of borrowing will significantly change, but because the downward...
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 | Apr 26, 2022 | Local Knowledge, News and Updates
It’s that time of year when the snow is melted, temperatures are consistently above zero and ticks are on the prowl waiting for their next meal. The Quinte area is ranked by the province as one of the highest risk areas in Ontario for tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme...
