Is It Time To Consider a Right-size Move?
Posted on Jun 21, 2024
Here in the Waterloo Region, we are fully into warmer days, and our gardens are blooming with colour and life. Alongside the vibrancy comes additional yard maintenance to keep our properties looking beautiful. For some, this can be physically stressful, especially with the extreme heat we are experiencing. Outdoor care, along with keeping the inter...
What's In Store for the 2024 Kitchener-Waterloo Housing Market?
Posted on Jan 02, 2024
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...