Seniors Also Feel the Effect of Soaring Interest Rate Hikes
Seniors Also Feel the Effect of Soaring Interest Rate Hikes
Posted on Oct 26, 2023
It's no secret that the Bank of Canada's interest rate hikes that have occurred over the past year have had a significant impact on housing decisions for Canadians. First-time homebuyers have been sidelined in Waterloo Region due to issues of affordability, and homeowners looking to shift into 'move up' homes are cautious due to carrying costs and...
Write That Letter!
Posted on Jun 15, 2023
How much weight do you think a personal letter addressed to a Seller from a prospective Buyer holds? What if I told you it could be worth tens of thousands of dollars? Believe it or not, if you find yourself competing for your dream property in a multiple-offer situation, you'd be wise to introduce yourself to set yourself apart from the competitio...
Why Does It Seem Like Every Starter Home in Kitchener-Waterloo Lists At $699,900?
Posted on May 11, 2023
Have you noticed a trend in the Kitchener-Waterloo housing market where every modest detached property is priced at $699,900? Or if the selling Realtor wants to aggravate first-time buyers even more, why not $599,900?
As frustrating as this can be to buyers, there is a method to the marketing technique. It requires a skilled Buyer's Realtor who know...
Significant Changes To Real Estate Practices Are Coming to Ontario on April 1st
Posted on Mar 17, 2023
The Ontario Trust in Real Estate Services Act will bring significant changes to Ontario starting April 1, including a Seller's option to open the offer process.
The Act was amended and passed through the Ontario parliamentary system a couple of years ago and received Royal assent on March 4, 2020. The modernization of the Act is designed to strength...
Everything Waterloo Region Real Estate
Posted on Feb 02, 2023
We are excited to bring back our monthly KW House and Home newsletter, and we hope you find the content informative and valuable. Here is what you can expect in each month's issue:
- Up-to-date Kitchener-Waterloo and area housing sales statistics
- Relevant local and Canadian real estate news of interest
- Current articles on design trends and seasonal hous...
Success Comes with Local Expertise in Kitchener-Waterloo's Housing Market
Posted on Jan 07, 2021
If you have been considering a move or buying real estate in Kitchener, Waterloo and the surrounding townships, you know inventory is tight, and competition is fierce. That could be the understatement of 2020, and 2021 shows no signs of this changing. Now more than ever, a local Realtor's assistance is a must if buyers are looking to be successful...