The prospect of relocating to a new city for work means you’ll need to be well organized as there’s usually not much time to get acquainted with the new area. Before you make your move, consider factors such as workload and travel expectations, along with job opportunities for your spouse and schools for the kids.…
If you plan on selling your home, you’ll want to tackle any necessary repairs ahead of time as buyers will be completely turned off if your home looks as though it’s been neglected. Buyers will also factor any fix-up jobs into their offer, often overestimating the costs, so it’s best to just take care of…
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…