It’s an exciting time as your child prepares to pack up and set out on their college journey, but this new chapter also comes with its fair share of financial obligations. If your child is spreading their wings and leaving the nest to study away from home, accommodation will be a significant expense but this…
In June, a total of 674 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a decrease of 13.7 per cent compared to the same period last year and a decline of 24.8 per cent compared to the average number of…
May 2024 – The way you price your home can either make or break your sale. Setting the right price is critical to a successful sale as it will help ensure your home sells for the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time. You only get one chance to make a great…
In May, a total of 742 homes were sold via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR). This represents a decrease of 8.1 per cent compared to the same period last year and a decline of 20.0 per cent compared to the average number of homes sold in…
When your home’s on the market, getting ready for showings can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, but it’s even harder when you share your home with little ones. The trick to selling a family home is to make it appeal to buyers who have children as well as those who don’t. Here are…
In April, a total of 692 homes were sold via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR). This represents an increase of 3.3% compared to the same period last year and a decline of 12.3% compared to the average number of homes sold in the previous 5 years…
Home sales usually surge in the spring as the fresh air and sunny weather encourage people to fix up their homes and check out what else is on the market. Here are a few ways to take advantage of spring fever: Curb Appeal Spring weather will bring out the best in your yard so trim…
In March, a total of 596 homes were sold via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR). This represents a decrease of 3.2% compared to the same period last year and a decline of 33.4% compared to the average number of homes sold in the previous 5 years…
Debt management is a topic that’s usually avoided but openly discussing this awkward subject with your loved ones can help them avoid a lifetime of financial woes. Here are a few of the basics: Budget Crunch Make a complete list of all fixed expenses such as rent/mortgage, car payments, utilities and groceries. Next, list variable…
In February, there were 485 homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR), representing an increase of 9.7 per cent compared to the previous year and a decline of 19.0 per cent compared to the previous 10-year average for the month. “Home sales remained sluggish in…