Real Estate Tip – Make sure your pets don’t become a buyer’s pet peeve. It’s important to present a top-notch first impression when selling your home. If you share your home with pets though, you’ll need to work extra hard to ensure it looks (and smells) its best! Although you consider your pets part of…
Sales up from last month but down from last year. In February, the 377 residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), were an increase of 40 per cent compared to last month and a decrease of 20.5 per cent compared to home sales a year…
Real Estate Tip – Hot Home Trends for 2018 Curious about what’s trending in homes and gardens this year? It’s that time of year when homeowners are thinking about revamping and refreshing their space. Here are a few of the latest trends and styles that are gaining steam: Ziggity Zag – Geometric patterns are making a…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update January home sales snowed under by low inventory. There were 270 residential sales in January through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), a decrease of 18 per cent compared to January 2017. “On the surface, activity appears to be somewhat sluggish in January,…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update 2017 a big year for Kitchener-Waterloo homes sales! There were 6,549 homes sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area last year through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), just one percent behind matching last year’s record smashing results. The year ended strong with 301 home…
Real Estate Tip – Old or New, What’s Best For You? There are various pros and cons with newer and older homes. Home buyers face countless decisions when purchasing a home. One of the first things to figure out is whether you prefer a newer home or an older home. Comparing newer and older homes…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Typical November for home sales in Kitchener-Waterloo. Last month a total of 425 residential properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR). Home sales in November were down 20.1 per cent compared to the same month last year,…
Real Estate Tip – Setting the Stage for a Perfect Sale You only get one chance to make a great first impression! When you put your home on the market, your goal is to sell it quickly and for top dollar. Properly staging your home from day one will create an amazing impression that will…
Real Estate Tip – Smart Home Security Made Simple A fully secure home will provide you with peace of mind. Whether you’re at home sleeping or away on vacation, it’s important to know that your home is secure. A secure home is also much more attractive to potential buyers when it comes time to sell.…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Residential sales were steady during October. Last month a total of 481 residential properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR). Home sales in October were down 16.6 per cent compared to the same month last year, but…