I blogged about Quinte real estate statistics in March, and apparently the local real estate market has been on a lot of people's minds. I received quite a few emails from people who asked for clarification about the numbers. Some of them were from people who have their properties listed for sale, while others were from people who were merely curious. It's actually the first time one of my statistical posts received any kind of response, so I'm going to the well one more time (at least). Are the residential sales numbers in Quinte down? Well, yes they are, a significant drop from last year indeed. If you remember last year, we had a gorgeous March and a very early spring. Maybe I'm grasping at straws, but the weather does play a significant part in the market (which is why we have a "sp... 04/09/2013

This beautifully updated home is well situated on 15+ acres and would be perfect for people seeking a bit of serenity. Despite the acreage, this home is located within the town limits of Trenton, so it combines the best of both city living and country living. The price has been reduced to $289,000, the owners want it sold.   15+ acres close to town Overview Maps Photos $289,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,700 sqftLot: 15.30 acre(s) Location 638 2nd Dug Hill RoadTrenton, ON K8V )B6Canada To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Malcolm Johnston Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate613 392 2511malcolmjohnston@mail.comhttp://www.trenton-real-estate,ca   Listed by: Malcolm Johnston Our recent listings ... 04/05/2013

It would seem that the weather is finally getting spring-like enough in the Quinte area for enthusiasts to break out their bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles. This is always a bit of a nerve-wracking time as drivers of cars aren't used to the presence of riders yet, and sometimes forget to check twice before changing lanes. The weather can also be a bit of a wild card, as it might be tempting to bring a bike to work only to find that it has snowed during an eight hour shift, and that the ride home won't be much fun. Motorists of both the two and four wheel variety should take a bit of extra care this time of the year, after all, the life you save could very well be mine. I don't think it would be much fun lying in a cold puddle on the side of a road with some broken bones waiting for the ... 03/27/2013

There are only a few days remaining until the Zellers store in Trenton closes for good. Everything has to go. Zellers are closing their doors across the country and some lucky communities will get a Target store in its place, but Trenton isn't one of those lucky communities. The store will just close. Naturally there are a lot of rumours about what will happen to the building, but I haven't heard anything that sounds remotely plausible yet. I suspect Trenton will have another empty store for a while. It's too bad because Zellers was a mainstay at the Trenton Town Centre since it took over the Kmart all those years ago.. If you need a desk, filing cabinets, store fixtures, shelving or anything like that, Zellers would be the place to go right now, from floor to ceiling, they are selling ... 03/26/2013

If you are in the habit of reading the news, it would be hard not to notice that there is quite a bit of commentary about the real estate market in Canada these days. Articles similar to this Financial Post article seem to be popping up on a daily basis and most of them have a cautiously pessimistic slant to them. The concensus seems to be that the market is stagnant, and while the number of home sales are predicted to decrease, there will be no such drastic decline in the value of homes. Apparently we are due for a "correction" where home values will slide a little (maybe up to 10%), but Canadians can still hang on to our collective smugness about having avoided a U.S. style market crash. It almost goes without saying that the Toronto and Vancouver markets dominate the news, so we mig... 03/19/2013

   I'm sure that many Canadians have been reading the articles in the media about the state of the Canadian real estate market lately. There seems to be a lot of alarm bells going off. People are worried about the value of what usually amounts to their biggest investment, their homes. Correspondingly there always seems to be a bit of a pushback from the real estate industry, telling folks that there's no cause for alarm and that everything is smooth sailing. I'm not an expert at breaking down the whole Canadian market, but I do know a whole lot about the Quinte real estate market. The Quinte market responds to different stimuli than other markets (all markets are different), and I can say that certain factors have greatly impacted what is happening locally. While it's true that our mark... 03/18/2013

Multi Family for sale in Trenton, ON Overview Maps Photos $169,900 Multi Family Main Features 6 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms2 UnitsLot: 2,800 sqft Location 22 Richard StreetTrenton, ON K8V 1V1Canada To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Malcolm Johnston Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate613 392 2511malcolmjohnston@mail.comhttp://www.trenton-real-estate,ca   Listed by: Malcolm Johnston Our recent listings Multi Family for $169,900 in Trenton, ON100 acres WaterfrontBeautiful Waterfront Property15+ acres close to townImmaculate Townhouse Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 03/01/2013