There were 419 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in May 2020, a decrease of 40.5 per cent compared to May 2019, and an 80 per cent increase compared to April 2020 when sales contracted sharply due to COVID-19. “Real estate was included as an…
As anticipated, real estate activity saw a steep decline last month in response to the pandemic lockdown, resulting in one of the slowest Aprils in history. There were 227 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in April, a decrease of 63.6 per cent compared to…
There were 577 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in March, an increase of 13.1 per cent compared to the same month last year, and 0.2 per cent below the previous 5-year average. “We had a very strong start to the month which carried through…
There were 467 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in February, an increase of 36.5 per cent compared to the same month last year, and 15.3 per cent above the previous 10-year average. “After a few consecutive months of sluggish home sales, home buying activity…
The past few months at home have definitely made us more aware of the space we live in. Here are a few home design trends that are likely to emerge as a result of the pandemic: Hands-Free – We’re bound to see an increase in hands-free faucets and light switches along with voice-activated windows, appliances and…
We’ve been spending more time at home lately, so indoor air quality is an understandable concern. Mould and mildew are serious problems that shouldn’t be ignored as damp homes can cause serious health issues. Damp conditions can also cause other issues such as peeling paint, wood rot and structural damage. Here are a few things…
Renovating your home can be exciting, and yes, knowing your budget is a huge consideration but one of the first things you need to determine is exactly why you want to renovate. For example, are you staying put in your current home for 10+ years so you can enjoy your updates, or are you looking…
Spring Painting – Spring’s right around the corner, so it’ll soon be time to take care of those jobs that you may have put off in the fall. Here’s a checklist that will help you protect the future health of your home: Roof – Repair missing or cracked shingles. Outdoor Wiring – Check thoroughly for wear and tear.…
Do you have what it takes to turn a dump into a dream? It’s easy to fall under the spell of reality TV’s quick and dramatic fixer-upper transformations, but don’t be fooled into believing that every project has a fairy tale ending. Buying a fixer-upper is a great way to get into the market, but…
There were 281 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in January, a decrease of 8.2 per cent compared to the same month last year, but only 3.6 per cent below the previous 10-year average, and 3.8 per cent below the previous 5-year average. “For the…