February 27, 2019 Property surveyors, sometimes referred to as land surveyors, play a vital role in the real estate world. They are the professionals who determine or confirm the exact boundaries of a property. Will you need to deal with a property surveyor when you sell your home? You might. Sometimes the mortgage lender will […]
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Real Estate Market Expected To Moderate
November 7, 2018 The Quinte Region has seen a reduction in the homes sold in 2018 versus 2017. As of the end of October 2018 there has been a 20% reduction in the number of homes sold during the same period in 2017. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) seems to reflect a similar outlook […]
Why Stirling Real Estate?
July 20, 2018 Stirling is a welcoming community located in Hastings County. Conveniently situated only 20 minutes north of Belleville, Trenton and Highway 401, Stirling offers quiet rural living just minutes away from urban amenities. Stirling is home to an elementary school which includes kindergarten to grade 8. High school students can attend Bayshore Secondary School, […]
#1 Team, #1 Company! Thank You From Team Weir!
February 22, 2018 Thank you to all of our clients whose confidence in us once again assisted Team Weir to become the #1 Team in the Quinte Region for the #1 Company in 2017. Based on facts from the Quinte & District Association of Realtors. In turn we have been able to give back over […]
New Mortgage Rules Effective January 1, 2018
December 19, 2017 Team Weir would like to draw the attention of 2018 buyers and sellers to new mortgage rules taking effect on January 1, 2018. “New mortgage rules coming into effect on Jan. 1 won’t trigger home price decreases, according to Royal LePage’s 2018 outlook for the Canadian housing market. The real estate powerhouse […]
Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Program Changes Effective Now
December 1, 2017 For our Military clients and those on a 2018 HHT, Team Weir would like to draw your attention to changes to the Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Program effective December 1, 2017. Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Program Changes “As previously communicated in the Know Your Benefits page, as of December 1, 2017, Canadian Armed Forces […]
Potters Creek: Next Phase NOW OPEN!
November 17, 2017 Team Weir Opens Next Phase of Potters Creek! Team Weir is proud to announce that we have opened the next phase of the very sought after subdivision, Potters Creek and we have already had two sales! Potters Creek is located in the west end of Belleville and conveniently situated near schools, parks, […]
Home Energy Audits
Home Energy Audits When you mention an ‘audit’ to Canadian taxpayers, there’s a good chance the associated thought will be a negative one. However, the federal and provincial governments are now trying to put a positive spin on another type of audit; that is, a Home Energy Audit. A Home Energy Audit shows how your […]
Buying A Home With A Rented Hot Water Tank?
In 2002 Direct Energy signed a consent order with the Federal Competition Bureau that protects customers from long-term contracts and exit fees related to hot water tank rentals. The consent order expires in 2012 but Direct Energy asked for relief based on the intense competition from door-to-door rivals using the same tactics. The Competition Bureau […]
Smoking at Home Reduces Property Values!
We have been telling Buyers and Sellers for years that smoking inside the home impacts value. Following is but one survey that confirms just how negative smoking can be with regards to the market value of a home. Thanks to Mark Weisleder for his article.