Strong home sales continued in May as the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) once again posted a record-setting number of monthly home sales. There were 854 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® System) of KWAR last month, an increase of 100.9 per cent compared to May 2020, and a 0.9 per cent…
Following last month’s record-smashing number of home sales, the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) posted the second-highest number of monthly home sales in April. There were 843 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® System) of KWAR last month, an increase of 263.4 per cent compared to April 2020, and a decrease of…
Even in a hot seller’s market, it’s important to properly prepare your home as it will help it sell even quicker and at a higher price! The following tips can be implemented with minimal cost and effort: Curb Appeal These days, outdoor living space is a coveted feature so create a great first impression by…
In March, the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) posted the highest number of monthly home sales in the board’s history. There were 993 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® System) of KWAR in March. This was an increase of 72.7 per cent compared to March 2020, and an increase of 66 per…
Although nothing is ever certain when it comes to real estate, it’s expected that 2021 will continue to be a strong seller’s market as there’s a limited supply of homes to satisfy the growing demand of buyers. As a result, multiple offers are common which means homes often sell quickly and for well over the…
We’re spending more time at home than ever before so creating more living space for extra privacy is on everyone’s mind. Basements are a great option but low ceilings and limited light can sometimes make it a hard spot to retreat to. Here are a few ways to brighten things up in this often-overlooked space:…
Our homes have been working overtime lately as they’ve been converted into makeshift offices, schools and gyms since last March. The pandemic has had a huge impact on home trends as we’ve had to reevaluate and adjust the use of our space. Here are a few popular home trends to keep an eye on in…
Real estate is my passion. I love everything about it, but what I love most is meeting new people and helping them find the perfect home! There are various online sites where you can search around for listings but to really enjoy the full experience, you’ll want to get set up on a search that…
Looking at homes is exciting but before you get carried away, it’s important to sort out your financing as it can save you thousands of dollars and provide you with valuable peace of mind. Getting pre-approved is easy! A mortgage lender will review your finances and credit history in order to determine the maximum amount…
There were 597 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in February. This was an increase of 27.8 per cent compared to February 2020, and an increase of 66.7 per cent compared to the previous month. The previous 10-year average number of residential sales for February…