Dominique McIntyre- Ekort Realty

Check out this #FridayFeature DIY Hallway glow up After > During > Before @thehouseof_gs is the queen of gorgeous, affordable DIY projects around the house.... Pictured here Shayna painted the stairs to modernize, painted the walls white from the greenish/ grey (hello fresh ), upgraded the light fixture, and MOST importantly, designed and built the gorgeous coat hanger wall with MDF trim! Follow @thehouseof_gs for more sassy DIY upgrades

Know a little bit more about the owners of Chilangos! My name is Abraham Ramos, I came to Canada 10 years ago when I finished my university degree on Internatio...nal affairs, my intention was to be here for six months to improve my English and to go back to Mexico and work at immigration/customs at Mexico City’s airport but during those six months being here learning English I really feel I should look for an opportunity and remain in Canada, A local business give me the opportunity to work for them and at the same time sponsor me to remain in Canada. Now I’m a Canadian citizen, really enjoy traveling and love being part of this brother and sister dream which is Chilangos because we are representing our delicious gastronomy with all the quinte residents but as well with all the tourists that visit this region on the summer time. How Chilangos started? On 2015 after being part of the waterfront festival for 4 years people was asking where was our restaurant because they will love to enjoy all year round our food, from those comments something spark and my sister and I start a business plan and look for a location and one year later we open Chilangos in the Downtown District. What is your favorite dish on the Chilangos menu? And why? I love the Gringa! Is a quesadilla stuffed with marinated pork with melted cheese, guacamole and pineapple salsa, this dish brings back memories from my years in university, back then I will go to the taco stand outside my faculty and enjoy this quesadilla with my friends. What’s the most challenging part of being a restaurant owner? Maybe is not a challenge but I consider I need to keep up to date all the time in everything that involves the restaurant industry to offer our customers always great food, convenient options and a friendly service. What is the task that you love to do at the restaurant? Love serving tables, because I can have the feedback from our customers and if I know something we can improve, we will implement it right away. What do you see for Chilangos in the near future? I would love to open a second location nearby, maybe a food truck we are exploring the avenues. What would you say to the people that have not tried your food yet? There will be always something in our menu for you to try, no matter if you don’t like spicy food, we have very mild food, we can accommodate vegetarian, vegan dietary choices and 90% of our menu is gluten free. You have the opportunity to try Mexico’s city’s food right in downtown Belleville.

New listing in Picton This cutie is full of potential with a spacious layout. Four bedrooms, two washrooms, main floor laundry and a large kitchen/dining space. Ideal for a handyman or a buyer with a creative vision to bring it back to life. Message me for more details!... It might be your opportunity to get in on the market. 29 Johnson St Picton $340,000 MLS 40075078

Let’s talk about time As the old saying goes, time is the only thing in life you can’t get back. There are some great perks to being young... but have you tho...ught about how investing while you’re young(er) can help you achieve your long term goals? Having time on your side makes a HUGE difference to the projected value of your retirement savings or other long term goals. Like Kenny Chesney said; don’t blink, time goes faster than you think. So START NOW! Send me a message if you have any questions about investing or anything else I can do for you. Chat soon

COMING SOON. This 2 storey beauty is snow joke. Four bedrooms, three washrooms (including a gorgeous ensuite off the primary bedroom). High end finishes throughout, and a bright open concept entertainment space.... Mark your calendars for this one! Going live Thursday.

When you hear/read support local do you also consider the importance of supporting your local Realtors? Why would it be important to support a local agent? Well, why do you support a local boutique? However you answer that, it most likely comes down to supporting your local economy.... Your local business person will in turn contribute to the local economy. They will likely support local charities. They will likely support your child’s sports teams. They will likely support your local hospital. And if you too operate a business- they’ll likely support you! Aside from the obvious important factor of having local market knowledge and access to the local boards data- having the ability to contribute back to the community sure is important too and keeps that lovely feeling rolling right ‘round #SupportLocal

When you submit two offers in a day and they’re both... accepted I’ve had a lot of people comment that I must be thriving in this wild market but to be completely honest it has not really been a fun time this year and they’re usually shocked when I say that. I’m pretty sure I’ve written more offers this year in two months than I did all year last year. It’s exhausting, full of disappointment and being the empath I am, it’s been really upsetting having to tell buyers multi...ple times that they’re not getting a home they want although we did our absolute best. Fun? That’s not fun. But it is what it is and we all have to be patient and go through it together. Listings being successful is absolutely amazing and is totally exhilarating when representing sellers, however we also have a stressful duty of keeping them in line, trying to figure out how to price things, and not to mention; trying to stay organized and safe during a pandemic. But today? Today I am heels over head (ha ha) because two of my incredible buyers were successful in multiple offers. I literally cried tears of joy when I heard (empath remember) because I take my buyers’ experience so seriously and always give every offer presentation 100% even though it’s via email these days. So tonight, I am one Veuve happy Realtor

Have you seen 8 Farmington yet? it’s been a pretty hot commodity this weekend! If you haven’t yet viewed- you’ll want to see this beauty. Listed at $640,000 and holding offers until Tuesday afternoon.

Why is staging important? A hot market may leave some sellers questioning whether it’s worth the prep work that a listing entails. The answer is always- yes. Having a clean, minimalistic, bright space will allow buyers to see the space in its best condition & envision themselves living there with their personal belongings. This is super important because you want buyers to come into your space to feel like they can live there! Cause, well, that’s the goal right?!... Staging typically showcases a depersonalized space, complements features of the house, and capitalizes on the space available which typically leaves the space feeling larger, open, and inviting. For all of my listings, I offer personal decor advice, recommend changes, and when some bright beautiful furniture is necessary to best dress the house- I call my girl @bobbirob.home in to help me out. To top it all off, professional photos are also equally as important, but we’ll talk about that next time

We've already had 2 calls today for Carbon Monoxide inside a residence because of this. Remember to keep snow and ice from building up and covering your gas met...er and the external exhaust outlets for furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters, and clothes dryers. And while you're at it, check your neighbour's! Happy Snow Day everyone. I'll just be here working.... See more

And just like that, 258 Robinson Road will be welcoming its new owners shortly This beauty received multiple offers and sold much more than asking. It always breaks my heart a bit having to notify all other contenders that their offer wasn’t the chosen one, I know I personally get so invested into my buyers Hunt that it can be very disappointing when you’re not successful. However, I’m very happy for my sellers that now get to move on to the next chapter! Spring is coming, ...we’re finally seeing more listings coming up everyday, and there will always be more houses If you’re thinking of selling, the market is still on fire with many desperate buyers. We’re seeing multiple offers on nearly every range, criteria and location right now. Message me if you’d like more information on the list process and I’d be thrilled to help!

Dear 2020, Thank you for the incredible opportunities you gave me professionally. Despite personal challenges faced this year, my business kept me sane and thriving. Another year of growth, relationships made, homes found, money moves made for my sellers, and goals smashed- all with a mask on! ... Overall, I’m thrilled with how my business year ended up. Although it required constant changing and adapting, we did it! On a final note, I am so so grateful for all of you. All of my clients, supportive friends, family members, colleagues, other professionals behind the scenes. Every follower that’s liked, commented or shared a post- thank you!!! 2021, we’re coming for you- and I have a handful (or two) of buyers Ps. For those of you who are not ending the year on such a happy note, please know I’m here for you, always- things WILL get better- especially if you have support around you. Yours truly

Considering building new next year? We’ll be launching the second phase of Highpoint in the Spring and already have a waiting list started. It is so exciting every time a new owner gets their keys, and I promise they come with countertops!

Roses are red My soles are too Want to sell your home? I can help you!... -Full time Realtor, part time Poet. Bet you didn’t know it! Ok. I’m done. Happy Valentine’s Day and Family Day celebrations this weekend. So grateful for all of you always

Thankfully, with the support of my amazing clients I’m blessed to be able to give back to the community. If you know me, you know I love arranging a good gift basket. This holiday season I put that to use by arranging special baskets for each woman at our local Women’s Shelter. If you’re able, I encourage you to also spread some cheer this season and give back in any way you can. It’s been a long year and we all deserve some light.... Happy Holidays

Thank you to those who took the time to vote. I am so grateful for your support this year.

Today QDAR's Every REALTOR(r) Cares Campaign provided a donation to Grace Inn, Belleville Homeless Shelter of over $6600 plus groceries and coffee cards to help... those in our community who need a place to sleep. To date Grace Inn has served 5623 breakfasts after providing a safe nights' accommodation in their facility. Thank you to all the local REALTORS(r) who contributed. @Grace Inn, Belleville Homeless Shelter

A big smile to end this week because you’re looking at Ekort’s Top Producer for 2020 During our virtual work Christmas party this weekend, my Broker announced that I’m the top producer for volume and sales for the brokerage this year. Hearing this literally gave me butterflies in my stomach. This year has had so many unbelievable hurdles but one thing that’s kept me thriving was my love for my career. Hearing that this has been recognized is a huge personal achievement.... Sales and volume are just two words- the greatest successes of 2020 were the incredible relationships I’ve created with clients and colleagues, the lives I’ve helped move (quite literally), as well as the adversities triumphed that came along with this trying year. 2020. So many lessons, so many houses, and so much gratitude (also so much hand sanitizer used). I am so so so grateful. Excited to finish this year off with a few more accomplishments and jump right into 2021. Thank you thank you thank you

Honestly, I initially wasn’t sure if this was real when they reached out to me to part of this article, but here it is! You can find your gal at #16 Thankful, grateful, blessed ... https://www.yahoo.com//top-20-coming-real-estate-200600089

Goodnight from 20 Magnolia @getonelooktoday

What’s better than a good cup of hot chocolate? A FREE one. Visit @thecountyemporium today, and every Saturday this month between 12-3 to visit Santa and have a hot cocoa on me.

Some more shots at 20 Magnolia cause @getonelooktoday always kills it with the detailed shots 20 Magnolia, Belleville $775,000... Reviewing offers Friday October 23, so don’t wait!

Just in case you have ever wondered what the secret is to a stellar closing gift: Baxter’s approval. He gives me a solid lick for every nicely put together gift. We are so excited for all of the upcoming closings in the next couple weeks!! More seriously though, remember to opt & shop local when you can- that’s the true ingredient to a lovely gift. Happy Sunday

JUST LISTED 20 Magnolia Court Belleville... The ultimate family home you've been waiting for! This 2006 stunner is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with a beautifully landscaped property featuring an in-ground pool, pool house, hot tub, and a massive deck for entertaining. The main floor features everything a family needs- two living rooms, two dining spaces, a large kitchen, office, mudroom off the garage, and a washroom. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms- the master bedroom features an ensuite washroom and walk-in closet. There is also a second washroom and plenty of storage on the second floor. On the lower level, there is another family room, two bedrooms, a gym, washroom, and a huge storage space with laundry that walks out to the backyard oasis. The lower level would make for an excellent in-law space at over 1100 finished sq ft with a walk-out. The cherry on top is the 3 car garage and generous driveway with parking for 10. This is the perfect home for a large family to work, play and stay, together. Virtual tour link below $775,000 40034728 https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AiWFMQYd5GS

JUST LISTED 20 Magnolia Court Belleville 6 bedrooms... 4 bathrooms over 3600 finished sqft 3 car garage gym room office walk-out basement in-ground pool & hot tub Virtual tour link in bio $775,000 40034728