Brookshire Meadows Grand Opening!

Team Weir at the Grand Opening of Brookshire Meadows located in the west end of Trenton.  Seen at the far right is Diamond Homes owner, John Davis.  Come visit us at the Diamond Homes model home which is now under construction.  The development offers premium lots and a 5-acre park.  Your dream home can be ready for you early in 2013!

Win a Digital Camera!

Trenton's newest family subdivision, Brookshire Meadows, is fast becoming a reality!  We will be tracking the progress of this development on our Brookshire Meadows Facebook page for anyone who is looking for a great home in an excellent location.  Pass it on to family or friends who may also be thinking it's time for a change.   If you "Like" our Brookshire Meadows page your name will be entered in a draw for a new 16 megapixel digital camera with carrying case and 8 GB SD card. The draw will be held 30 January 2013.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Proud Supporter of Habitat for Humanity

This summer, ground was broken for the second home St. Paul's Secondary School (SPSS) is co-building with Habitat for Humanity.  At the intersection of Kerr Crescent and Dixon Drive in Trenton, the project is well on it's way to completion. 

Pictured from left to right are John Brisbois (SPSS), Chelsea Weir, 

Diane Tepylo (SPSS), and Mayor John Williams.

For more information, pictures, or to donate time/money to Habitat for Humanity please visit their website here.

A Cozy Home for the Winter

Now that we've set back the clocks and darkness is upon us an hour sooner some ideas to make the winter months more bearable in your castle include throw blankets, vintage knick knacks, cozy accessories, rugs, and keeping books handy.

See the full article, with pictures and links, by Becky Harris here.

New MPAC Assessments on the Way

Home owners may see a double digit increase in the assessed value of their property according to MPAC's chief assessor Larry Hummel. Since 2008 the average value of property in Ontario has increased 18% which means property owners can expect to see, on average, a 4.5% increase in the assessed value of their property each year for four years.

The good news is that an increase in assessed value doesn't necessarily mean an increase in property taxes. This may be the case if the assessed value of the property has increased at the same rate as the average as the municipality.

See the whole article by the Trentonian's Ernst Kuglin here.

Movember ... Changing the Face of Men's Health

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces, in Canada and around the world.  With their "Mo's", these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives. 

Kyle Weir, has joined Team Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty and is representing Team Weir and the Trenton office.  If you would like to donate to this very worthy cause, just click here to make an online donation.  Every bit counts ... join the fight!!

Royal LePage Conference Sets New Fundraising Record

Way to go Royal LePage!!  Our Company Shelter Foundation sets a new record during a week of fundraising activities.  $100,000 was raised in support of the foundation’s mission to help end family violence. Over the years, more than $1 million has been raised at Royal LePage conferences.See the entire article here.

Great News for the Quinte Area!

Quinte West is making room for a new company in the industrial park.  Check out all the details in this Trentonian article!

Way to Go THS!

And the 10th and final stop on this summer's Kraft Celebration Tour is .... TRENTON, ONTARIO!

Trenton High School's Track Quest program will be awarded $25,000 for improvements to their track.  SportsCentre, featuring Jay Onrait and Dan O'Toole, will be coming to you live from Trenton on August 26th!

Click here for the whole story!  Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make this a reality!

Erica's Testimonial

My name is Erica Campbell and I would like to express my gratitude to David Weir for the Real Estate skills he displayed with me when I bought my first home. It can be very scary to buy your first home, especially when you don’t know enough about the industry. David Weir was referred by a co-worker and once we had our first meeting, David took me under his wing and made the purchase a lot more comfortable. He didn’t just show me homes.  He explained the pros and cons of each home and it was obvious that he wasn’t putting the sale before my needs.  He was genuinely interested in assisting me in this big decision and was supportive from the beginning through to the end.  I asked a lot of questions and he gave me the answers I needed, but didn’t steer me in the wrong direction. I knew after I purchased my home that he would be the one I would want by my side when it was time to sell!!

When I received an unexpected transfer within my job, David was the first person I contacted and I knew that it would be a challenge to sell during the winter. David gave me all the right directions to get my home on the market and assisted with getting my home ready to sell. It was a good feeling to have David by my side during this stressful time and he made it easy to stay positive. Even though my home didn’t sell instantly and I had to move across the country to my new place of work, I knew I was in good hands. David still gave it his all to show my home during the winter and shortly after I transferred, it sold!!!! I am so grateful to have had such knowledgeable and experienced realtor working for me in my absence. There are other realtors out there but my second purchase for a home wasn’t the same because David has a way of doing things that doesn’t only take drive to get the job done, but to do it in a personal way for each of his clients. If you're ever looking for a professional real estate agent that will be honest and work hard for you, it's David Weir.

Thank you David for all you’ve done.

Federal Budget Impact on DND

In reading the following article, it doesn't appear that the recently-released federal budget will negatively impact CFB Trenton.  Rumour has it that the Canadian Forces will get rid of its air defence equipment, shut down military housing in Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg and cut back on army training.  See David Pugliese's National Post article here.  

Want to Know a Home's Full History?

Here is a novel twist on real estate transactions. I'm pretty sure Buyers would be happy to have this information but what about Sellers and privacy issues? Check out this Moneyville article by Mark Weisleder and let me know your thoughts?

Do You Own a Hot Water Tank?

If so, you may be interested in this article about Direct Energy reported in the Friday, March 9th edition of The Star.

PRESS RELEASE from The Quinte & District Association of REALTORS® Inc.

Comparing the month of February 2012 to February 2011, unit sales for residential properties on the Quinte District Association of REALTORS® Inc. MLS® System sales increased 41.9% from 117 units in 2011 to 166 units in 2012.

Total active residential listings for February were down 2.6% over 2011.

February statistics show a solid housing market continues in the Quinte area. A slight reduction in residential listing inventory and a large increase in both unit sales and dollar volume should help fuel a healthy Spring market locally. The bulk of residential sales occurred between the 150 to 250 thousand range, with second place being in the 100 to 150 thousand mark. With all the wonderful amenities that this area offers, it’s amazing how affordable the housing market has remained.

If you would like more information about real estate values in this area please don’t hesitate to call us today!

FREE New Home Construction Seminar

Tuesday, 06 March 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Military Family Resource Centre (Siskin Centre behind Tim Horton's on RCAF Road).

Features presentations by David and two of the area's leading residential builders. Discussion topics include:

• Tarion (Ontario New Home Warranty) and its limitations
• basic construction vs potential upgrade costs
• pros & cons of building new
• financing issues
• 2012 Building Code changes

Come join us. Everyone welcome!

FREE Home Staging Seminar!

Tuesday, 28 February 7 - 9 PM

Staging your home to sell and how to stage your home after the purchase.

Effective and economical ways to improve the function and appearance of your most important investment.

Hope to see you at the MFRC (Siskin Centre by the Canex at CFB Trenton).

FREE MFRC Seminar!

Join us on Family Day!

Federal Government Plans to Expropriate Lands for CFB Trenton

After months of negotiation, it looks like the Federal Government will move forward to expropriate the two remaining properties required for a massive expansion of CFB Trenton. Read Ernst Kuglin & Luke Hendry's entire Intelligencer article for more details.

CMHC Reaching its Budget Limit? A Sign of Things to Come?

It’s going to be tougher for some borrowers to get a mortgage as concerns continue to mount over the state of Canada’s housing market. Check out Susan Pigg's Moneyville article for details.

Coming to Trenton on an HHT?

For those military clients needing accommodation during the week of Trenton's annual motorcycle rally, you really should book early. Check out the details here ... vroom, vroom.

FREE Saturday Matinee

The Annual Client Appreciation Movie has been scheduled! Team Weir is inviting its real estate clients to join us for a family movie at the Empire Theatre in Belleville on Saturday, 28 January 2012. The movie, popcorn, and a drink are compliments of David!

This year, the feature presentation is 'Puss in Boots 3D'. We have purchased tickets for the 2:30 PM showing so be sure to reserve your tickets early as seats are limited. 4 tickets maximum per family please. Send Robyn an email at robyn@davidweir.com or give her a call at 613-885-9347 to pick up your tickets. Enjoy!

New for 2012!

As always, Team David Weir is looking for ways to minimize the stress associated with packing up and moving. With that in mind, we're offering one of three different services to help you get your home ready to sell faster and, hopefully, for more money!

Not buying or selling this year? Feel free to pass these coupons on to your family, friends, or colleagues who may be on the move. They'll be glad you did!

Click here for your coupons and, don't forget, they're 'On the House'!