Toronto Maple Leafs are visiting Trenton from October 10th to the 12th 2011.
Posted by William Rorabeck
on October 12, 2011
In Prince Edward county a line has been drawn between those in favour of the turbines and those against.
Those in favour, have supported 'this green energy alternative right from the start'. Although, not exclusively, they tend to be family members of the original county settlers.
Those opposed are newbies, people who have invested into the county as either a place ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on July 10, 2009
"Rather than scrambling to continue a lifestyle built around the car and the trappings of suburbia, it's time to redefine our way of life".... Tracey Hanes; the Toronto star June 2006 www.thestar.com
Recent economic factors as well as the planet's reaction to 'consumerism at all cost' may oddly enough be the forces that contribute to an improving quality of life for people in southern ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on June 6, 2009
Napanee CENTURY 21 Lanthorn office had a very successful day raising money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The entire office took part in riding the 28 seat Big Bike through the streets of Napanee. They had lots of help from spouses,friends, sons & daughters in raising a total of $3403.98 for Heart & Stroke. All of the salespeople are to be commended for their efforts and for their good ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on May 14, 2009
Having an office in Trenton Ontario makes us particularly aware of the debt owed to our military heroes. The commitment and the sacrifice that they and their families make is appreciated by Canadians of all walks of life and regardless of their personal and political beliefs. These exceptional individuals are responding to the call of duty with valour, pride and professionalism. ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on May 1, 2009
Business has dropped all across Canada; in most regions the average drop in sales has been between 25-35% and some offices have experienced a drop as high as 50%. A recovery is projected but the rebound to 2007 levels is going to be very gradual, possibly taking several years.
Current brokerage businesses have been built on a model requiring a fixed income to cover expenses and they are ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on April 27, 2009
Recently our company's web sites was recognized as the most visited web sites in all Canada, within the Century21 family. I attribute part of the reasoning to the quality of life found in the Quinte region. Napanee is fast growing as a place to live and work; its proximity to kingston is very attractive to families. The Trenton area is to benefit over the next few years, particularly with the new expansions ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on March 23, 2009
After Cindy Haggerty suggested that I read the Outliers by 'Malcolm Gladwell" I was drawn to certain similarities and also opportunities that exist within this real estate market.
"No one can rise before dawn three hundred and sixty days a year and fail to make his family rich" is how he introduces the chapter entitled 'on rice paddies and math tests'. In essence Gladwell; ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on February 24, 2009
As I worked on my website; I began to realize just how valuable the time spent could be.
As new agents, and even for experienced agents, it is important to know who you are, how to describe your particular service and who your ideal target market could be. By many of us, that developmental exercise is often put on the back burner, and yet it is one of the most important ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on February 19, 2009
As I a work today; I am brought to thoughts of family; changes in my life and the effects real estate opportunities has had on our quality of life.
In particular, during my 35 years, I have seen many ups and downs in the market place; times when real estate activity was slow and housing unaffordable. In the early 80s, sales slowed and affordability disaapeared because of the untenable rates ...
Posted by William Rorabeck
on February 16, 2009