Rent-to-own is a good option for people who don't want to apply for a conventional mortgage or who cannot for credit reasons.
What happens is you apply through our contacts and if you are accepted Vicki and Kim help you look for a house you want. When you find it the rent-to-own firms seeks out an investor who buys the house. You rent from the investor for an agreed upon period of time. At the end ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on January 27, 2012
Now is the perfect time of year to “parade your business” for everyone to see and by that I mean, literally, enter a local parade. Christmas parades are popping up in communities everywhere and you can easily participate in one and be seen by one and all. Think it will be too hard? Think it will be too complicated? Not at all, here is a step by step guide to help you along the way:
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Posted by Kimberly Colton
on November 22, 2011
The Junction Pub & Grill, located at 36 West Front Street in Stirling is for sale and offers a terrific opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial streak.
Perfect for a bed and breakfast in a beautiful 2 ½ story home on the main street of historic Stirling, this turn-key restaurant offers the buyer the opportunity to run the business as is but is also zoned to allow many different ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on August 6, 2011
A grow op is a building that has been turned into a hydroponic or nursery to grow marijuana plants. A grow house is a grow op inside a residential home.
Indoor grow ops need a lot of hydro and water to support plant growth. Growers tamper with water and hydro meters that measure consumption in an effort to avoid detection. Basically they attempt to “steal” these ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on February 22, 2011
Vermiculite is a mineral that is used in many products due to its fire retardant properties. When it is processed, heat is used to pop it, similar to popcorn. The result is an insulation that resembles tiny loose cubes with reflective surfaces that resemble mica.
Depending on where the asbestos is mined depends on whether or not it contains asbestos. Asbestos laden vermiculite comes ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on February 21, 2011
The Canadian government released new mortgage rules this past week which take effect in April 2011. Here is a brief overview of the changes:
1. The government will reduce the maximum mortgage amortization period from 35 to 30 years.
2. The maximum amount of the value of a home that can be re-financed will drop from 90 per cent to 85 per cent.
3. Government insurance ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on January 21, 2011
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to sell a home?
Here are the average days on market for the 2nd quarter of 2010:
APRIL - JUNE 2010
Municipality
District
Avg Days on Market
Belleville
Belleville
55
Belleville
Thurlow
65
Brighton
Brighton Twp
54
Brighton
Town ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on July 14, 2010
Here are some links to some interesting things that are available in the Quinte Region:
The Empire Theatre:
http://www.theempiretheatre.com/
Stirling Festival Theatre:
http://www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com/
The Taste Trail, a guide to Prince Edward County's wineries, local artesian food, and fine dining:
http://www.tastetrail.ca/
Belleville Theatre ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on June 4, 2010
The Trenton Military Family Resource Centre proudly presents its 6th Annual Invisible Ribbon Gala Fundraiser Saturday, May1, 2010 - 6:00 pm at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton. The Gala is comprised of a Gourmet Wine Dinner featuring the wines of the region paired with gastronomic delights created by Occasions By The Bay. The live and silent auctions will include ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on April 27, 2010
How disappointed I was to read a letter printed in a local paper that suggested that the Belleville Bulls Faceoff for the Forces event proceeds be donated to the families of the victims rather than the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre ( MFRC) as a way to repair the “damaged relationship between the grieving public and CFB Trenton” in the wake of the events of the past few months. ...
Posted by Kimberly Colton
on February 15, 2010