If your air conditioning fails during a heat wave, you could be stuck roasting for days until a technician’s able to come out and when they do, the repair cost may make your blood boil! A neglected air conditioner will be both unreliable and inefficient so it’s important to have it serviced regularly to help…
If you already own a home, purchasing a rental property in the K-W area may be easier than you think, depending on the equity you’ve accumulated over the years. However, if you’re new to the real estate world, purchasing a home with a separate rental unit is a great way to get your foot in…
In May there were 788 homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR), representing a decrease of 10.9 per cent compared to the previous year and a decline of 12.6 per cent compared to the previous 5-year average for the month. “The spring market is in…
Sales volume through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) remained subdued last month, with 670 homes sold in April, representing a decrease of 22.0 per cent compared to April 2022 and 18.0 percent below the previous 5-year average for the month. “The local spring market is off…
Sales volume through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) set another low last month, with 611 homes sold in March, representing a decrease of 38.4 per cent compared to March 2022 and 33.6 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month.“Sales activity was well below…
When you put your home on the market, your goal is to sell it quickly and for the most amount of money possible. Properly staging your home will create an amazing first impression that will generate a huge buzz! Staging isn’t so much an expense as it is an investment. Not only is your home…
Selling your home is a huge financial transaction that can trigger a roller coaster of emotions. When you’re being tossed around at every turn, you need to hang on tight and stay on track. Whether it’s been bidding wars, sky-high prices or a cooling-off period, the last couple of years have added to the ups…
If you live in a small space, it’s important that you don’t feel boxed in. The following tips will help transform your cramped quarters into something that feels much more expansive: Disappearing Doors Installing pocket doors is an easy and inexpensive way to create loads of extra space. Shady Solutions Paint the walls a soft…
Condos appeal to everyone from young urbanites who want to be in the heart of the action to seniors who look forward to enjoying their golden years playing tennis and relaxing by the pool. Families are also starting to gravitate towards condos as they’re an affordable way to escape the suburbs and move to a…
Sales volume through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) set a low for the month of February, with 439 homes sold, representing a decrease of 45.0 per cent compared to February 2022 and 31.5 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. “Once again, we…