Seriously, Buying or Selling, you really need to understand DOM and how it effects you. DOM is Realtor lingo for Days on Market, or how long a property has been listed. This is how we determine the three basic types of market - Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced. In the Quinte area we have been deep inside a Seller’s market for a few years now. But currently, our average DOM for resale homes in Belleville is 30, and in Quinte West (Trenton) is 25. This shows that both areas are ve

Fire safety experts say you need to be careful with these common household items: You never want to smell smoke in your home and realize there’s a fire. That’s why it is important to be diligent about fire safety. Experts recommend that homeowners be especially careful with the following common household items: Portable heaters. Never leave one in a room unattended. Make sure paper and other combustible materials are well away from these units. Electronics chargers. We all wa

BBQ Safety Tips You Should Know According to a recent study, the average homeowner pays more attention to kitchen stove safety than they do BBQ safety. But, the fact is, a BBQ mishap can be just as devastating. So, it pays to know the latest safety tips. Keep BBQs at least 8 feet away from your house. Check for venture tube blockages regularly. (Spiders are notorious for spinning webs in there.) Clean the grill frequently to prevent flare ups. A grease fire on the grill can c

3 Reasons to Talk to a Realtor Today You might naturally assume that it is most important to talk to a Realtor when you’re selling or buying a home. But there are many other circumstances in which it makes sense to give me a call. Here are a few examples. 1. When you’re at the “thinking about it” stage If you’re just thinking about selling your home, and haven’t made a firm decision yet, you might feel uncomfortable calling a Realtor. Don’t be. In fact, I welcome your call. W

Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything? When you suffer damage to, (or the loss of), your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you out. And, most do a good job of doing just that. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. You don’t want to discover that your policy will not cover the cost of repairing the damage caused by a flood in your laundry room. Pay particular atten