Home & Estate Education in the Bay of Quinte
Free Educational Events for Adults 50+ and Their Families
Whether you're planning for the future, helping aging parents, considering downsizing, or simply looking to protect yourself from today's scams, our educational seminars provide practical information, trusted local resources, and real-world advice.
Join us at one of our upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
🛡️ Protect Your Money. Protect Your Future.
Fraud Prevention • Downsizing • Local Resources
Join Detective Sergeant Martin Charbonneau, Detective Constable Devan Aris, and Anette Targowski, REALTOR® & Senior Real Estate Specialist, for a free educational seminar designed to help adults 50+ and their families make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
You'll Learn:
✔ Current scams targeting seniors
✔ Fraud prevention and identity theft awareness
✔ The 7 biggest downsizing mistakes families make
✔ How to avoid costly decisions
✔ When to start planning
✔ What to do with a lifetime of belongings
✔ Helpful local resources available in our community
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
🕥 Starts at 10:30 A.M.
📍 Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
265 Cannifton Road, Belleville
🎟 Free Admission
☕ Light refreshments provided
Registration Required
Fill in the form to register
Space is limited
A confirmation will be sent to reserve your seat.
Upcoming Events
🛡️ Protect Your Money. Protect Your Future.
Fraud Prevention • Downsizing • Local Resources
Join Detective Sergeant Martin Charbonneau, Detective Constable Devan Aris, and Anette Targowski, REALTOR® & Senior Real Estate Specialist, for a free educational seminar designed to help adults 50+ and their families make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
You'll Learn:
✔ Current scams targeting seniors
✔ Fraud prevention and identity theft awareness
✔ The 7 biggest downsizing mistakes families make
✔ How to avoid costly decisions
✔ When to start planning
✔ What to do with a lifetime of belongings
✔ Helpful local resources available in our community
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
🕥 Starts at 10:30 A.M.
📍 Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
265 Cannifton Road, Belleville
🎟 Free Admission
☕ Light refreshments provided
Registration Required
Fill in the form to register
Space is limited
A confirmation will be sent to reserve your seat.
More Seminars Currently 'In The Works'
Selling After 30+ Years:
The Costly Decisions Families Don’t See Coming
Selling a long-time family home is more than a transaction — it’s a major financial and emotional transition. In this educational session, we break down the quiet decisions that can impact timing, value, and stress long before the sign goes up. Whether you’re downsizing, helping a parent, or managing an inherited property in the Bay of Quinte, this seminar offers practical, market-based guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Join the Next Live Session
Inheriting a House in the Bay of Quinte: What to Do First
Inheriting a property can feel overwhelming — especially when legal responsibilities, family dynamics, and financial decisions all arrive at once. This educational session walks through the first practical steps executors and families should take before cleaning out, renovating, or listing a home. We cover property security, insurance considerations, probate basics, market timing, and how to avoid costly early decisions. Whether you plan to sell, hold, or explore your options, this seminar provides clear, local guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Join the Next Live Session
Estate Sales vs. Listing As-Is: What Makes Sense?
When managing an estate property, one of the biggest questions families face is whether to hold an estate sale, sell the home as-is, or prepare it strategically before listing. This educational session walks through the financial, logistical, and market implications of each option. We discuss carrying costs, buyer psychology, market timing, and how to evaluate whether clearing contents first truly benefits the final sale. Designed for executors and families, this seminar offers practical, local guidance to help you make a confident and informed decision.
Join the Next Live Session
These sessions are designed for:
• Homeowners considering downsizing
• Families helping parents transition
• Executors managing estate property
• Adult children handling inherited homes
• Anyone who wants to understand the process before making major decisions
If you are even thinking about selling in the next 6–18 months, education should come before renovation.
You can attend a session, download resources, or book a private strategy conversation.
No pressure. Just clarity.
Address:
100 Bell Blvd. Unit 200
Belleville, Ontario K8P 4Y7
Cell: 705.957.4177
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Anette Targowski, REALTOR® | Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Not just a REALTOR® — your full downsizing team.
stress-free DOWNSIZING starts here, with me and my team!