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…
The holiday season is almost over and a new decade is upon us so it’s the perfect time for homeowners to start thinking about revamping and refreshing their space! If you’re wondering how to freshen up your home in 2020, here are a few ideas to help get your creative juices flowing: Gone to the…
Imagine the excitement as you walk through your new home a few days before closing! Your joy however quickly turns sour when you discover the antique chandelier you fell in love with has vanished. Now imagine you’re the sentimental seller packing up the chandelier your grandmother passed down to you when the angry buyer calls…
There were 5,925 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® in 2019, an increase of 1.6 per cent compared to 2018. Contrasted to past years, 2019’s annual sales were 2.3 per cent below the previous 5-year average, and 3 per cent above the previous 10-year average.…
424 residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in November, a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared to the same month last year. Home sales in November included 265 detached (down 1.5 per cent), and 46 condominium apartments (down 28.1 per cent). Sales also included…
538 residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in October, an increase of 4.1 per cent compared to the same month last year. Home sales in October included 334 detached (up 11.3 per cent), and 65 condominium apartments (up 1.6 per cent). Sales also included…
Decorating your home for the holidays is a fun, festive tradition but if your home’s on the market, it’s important that buyers are still able to imagine themselves living there. Here are a few staging tips to help make sure your home doesn’t appear too cramped or cluttered during this busy time of year: Curb…