Mark Tesolin Complete Source for Windsor Real Estate

The Windsor Real Estate Board was formed in 1918 by 25 individuals with a mission to protect its Members and clients from immoral or poor real estate practices and to provide the highest service and support to clientele. Over the past 90 years the Board has grown exponentially and has successfully upheld its mission. The Board has not only helped thousands buy, sell, and lease property, it has also helped the community and local charities in countless ways.

The Windsor Essex County Real Estate Board has also increased Members' educational opportunities and technology. Through the Ontario Real Estate Association, REALTORS® can complete their Mandatory Continuing Education via WECREB. WECREB provides online courses designed and developed by real estate professionals, as well as Webinars: web-based seminars, lectures, presentations, or workshops. WECREB enables REALTORS® to be extensively trained in courses that include mortgage financing, principles of appraisal, real property law, real estate investment analysis, property management, and the rules and regulations of the Real Estate Council of Ontario.

As the real estate market has evolved, so too has the Windsor Essex County Real Estate Board evolved over its 90-year history. It continues to help shape the future of the real estate industry by promoting its Members and helping them bring their expertise and guidance to all those purchasing or selling property.

Willistead Manor will host "the most beautiful traffic jam of the year" on August 24, when the owners of about 200 museum-quality automobiles from all over North America meet at the Willistead Classic & Antique Car Show.

Craig Wood, co-chairman of the Willistead Classic committee, says, "We've got a lot of cool cars this year -- a lot of old cars from the 20s, 30s, and the nineteen tens." So far 175 cars have registered for the show and many more are likely register before the show starts. You can see photos of 125 of the entries online at www.willisteadclassic.com. In addition, the Ford Model T is celebrating its Centennial in 2008 and will be a featured marque.

The Willistead Classic & Antique Car Show opens at 9 a.m., and the "most beautiful traffic jam of the year usually starts at 7:30, as the registrants converge with their cars and their trailers. Spectators enjoy the sight.

Tickets are $10 and proceeds go to the mansion's preservation fund. For more information email cvanderdoelen@thestar.canwest.com or call 519-255-5777, ext. 645.

The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, featuring the cars of the American Le Mans Series, the IndyCar Series and the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. The weekend collectively is referred to as the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and will run August 29-31, 2008. For Canadian race fans attending the event, here is the current information on Canadian Fan Prix Ticket Packages.

The Canadian Fan Prix Package is a great offer for race fans attending the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, especially since there is no public parking for event attendees on Belle Isle during race weekend.

Single Day Package (Saturday or Sunday, August 30th or 31st):

• Reserved seat ticket in Canadian Grandstand (#2 start/finish line)
• Paddock Pass, providing all-day access to the IndyCar Series and American Le Mans Series "Garage", where crews and drivers can be seen preparing their race cars
• Free parking in City of Windsor Municipal Lots 22, 25, or 26
• Single round-trip Transit Windsor ticket to and from Belle Isle
• Access to the Family Fun Zone on Belle Isle

• Discount priced at $58 Cdn. each - Average savings of $45 per package

Weekend Package (Saturday and Sunday, August 30th and 31st):

• 2-day reserved seat ticket in Canadian Grandstand (#2 start/finish line)
• 2-day Paddock Pass, providing all-day access to the IndyCar Series and American Le Mans Series "Garage", where crews and drivers can be seen preparing their race cars
• 2-day free parking in City of Windsor Municipal Lots 22, 25, or 26
• 2-day round-trip Transit Windsor ticket to and from Belle Isle
• Access to the Family Fun Zone on Belle Isle

• Discount priced at $111 Cdn. each - Average savings of $95 per package

3-Day Bonus!

• Friday, August 29th is Free Prix Day - no admission ticket is required.
• Fans who purchase a 3-day Canadian Grandstand package receive a Friday Paddock Pass at no charge ($25.00 value) Friday open seating
• 2-day FREE parking in City of Windsor Municipal Lots 22, 25, and 26 (On Friday August 29th ONLY Lot 22 available for free parking)
• 3-day round-trip Transit Windsor ticket to and from Belle Isle
• Access to the Family Fun Zone on Belle Isle

• Discount priced at $119 Cdn. each - Average savings of $120

Additional Information

• Travelers on Transit Windsor shuttles must reserve their seat on the bus a minimum of 2 hours in advance of their planned travel time, to allow for pre-manifesting at US Customs.

• Above listed package price includes GST.

Parking Locations:

• Lot 22 - Northeast corner of University Avenue at Bruce
• Lot 25 - Multi-use Lot bounded by Pitt St., Church St., Bruce Avenue and Chatham St.
• Lot 26 - Multi-use Lot south side of Chatham St. between Church St and Bruce Avenue

Where to Buy

Packages are available at the following locations:

• The Windsor International Transit Terminal (300 Chatham Street West)
• Customer Care Centres throughout the city:

a) South Windsor recreation Complex (2555 Pulford)

b) College Avenue Community Centre (3325 College Avenue)

c) Optimist Community Centre (1075 Ypres)

d) Gino A Marcus Community Complex (1168 Drouillard Road)

e) Forest Glade Community Centre (3215 Forest Glade Drive)

For more detailed information contact: Nora Romero of the Mayor's Office (519) 255-6100 ext. 6309

Open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, the Windsor Tunnel Duty Free Shop offers duty free shopping for wines, spirits, beer, fragrances, cosmetics, fine chocolates, cosmetics, skin care, fashions, confections, souvenirs, gifts, and more at 20-50% below retail prices.

Located on the Canadian tunnel plaza, just keep right after toll on your way to the U.S.A. For more information, call (519) 252-2713 or 1-800-669-2105, email frank@tunneldutyfree.com, or just visit the Duty Free Shop website at www.dutyfreetunnel.com. The website includes not only product information, but also other helpful information like maps, crossing times, customer comments, frequent shoppers program, and more.

Mark Tesolin, local Realtor with Prudential Select Realty, Inc., will be participating in the 2nd Annual Windsor Grand Prix Street Race to be held on the streets of downtown Windsor over Labor Day Weekend, August 29th - 31st.

This fun family event is hosted by one of Canada's oldest karting clubs, The Sunparlor Kart Club of Windsor, Ontario, and will prove to be just as exciting as last year's race which included classes in Honda Cadet; Honda Novice; Honda Junior Lite; Rotax Junior; Honda Junior Heavy; Honda Senior Light; Honda Senior Heavy; Honda Masters;125 Shifter Moto/ICC; TAG Senior.

Sunparlor Kart Club was thrilled to secure the Brian Stewart Traveling Race Series http://www.bsrkc.com/ for this year's event, as they only accept invitations to participate in five races a year. There will be an exciting mix of approximately 240 karts participating, associated with ASN Canada FIA from all over Ontanio, and there may even possibly be a few from states. Drivers will range in age from 7-70.

The race will take place in part of Festival Plaza and right up onto E. Riverside Dr. and then back. Spectators welcome to come into the pit and ask questions and talk to the drivers. This event is free to spectators, so bring the family and plan to spend some time watching this very enjoyable and fun event!

Tentative schedule:
Fri - Practice 9am - 5pm
Sat - Racing 9am - 4 pm, Practice 4 pm - Sundown
Sun - Racing 9am
For classes see website.

Photos from 2007 and 2008 event details can be found at http://www.spkc.ca/. For more information please contact Earl or Sherry from the Sunparlor Kart club at 519-255-9195 or sunparlorkartclub@yahoo.ca.