Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Unprecedented year for home sales in the Waterloo Region! There were a total of 6,655 residential sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in 2016. That’s a thousand more units than sold in 2015, amounting to an increase of 18.1 percent and…
Real Estate Tip – Surviving The Stress Of A Home Renovation A bit of planning in advance will help keep you sane during a renovation. If you’re thinking about renovating your home, you’ll want to try and consider every little detail in advance. Careful planning will not only allow you to hold onto your sanity…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Another record breaking month of sales in November! Home sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) totalled 535 last month, an increase of 27.1 percent compared to November of 2015, marking another record breaking month for residential properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and…
Real Estate Tip – Sellers Behaving Badly There are various emotional side effects to selling your home. Mistakes mean your home will sit on the market longer and eventually sell for less. Try and get it right the first time by avoiding the following: Overpricing – Home sellers are often tempted to price their home way…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Strong demand continues to fuel the local housing market. Last month a total of 577 residential properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area though the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), an increase of 24.4 percent compared to October of 2015, and an all-time high…
Real Estate Tip – Ho Ho Home Staging For The Holidays It’s important to carefully stage your home during the holidays. Decorating your home for the holidays is a festive tradition but it’s important that buyers are still able to imagine themselves living there. Here are a few seasonal staging tips to keep in mind:…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update September home sales show no signs of cooling off. A total of 540 residential properties changed hands in Kitchener-Waterloo and area though the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in September. This represents a 29.2 percent increase in sales compared to September of 2015,…
Real Estate Tip – Reduce Your Bills And Chills It’s important to do everything we can to reduce our energy use. A few small changes can make a huge difference to your monthly energy bill. For instance, adjusting your “smart” thermostat by just a few degrees can produce major savings! Also, don’t forget to lower…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Hot home sales in August for the Kitchener-Waterloo area! There were a total of 598 home sales in Kitchener-Waterloo and area though the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in August. This represents a 26.4% increase in sales compared to August of 2015. It…
Real Estate Tip – The Importance Of Strong Negotiating Skills Strong negotiation skills aren’t just for business transactions. You often don’t realize you’re using them but whether you’re renting a car, asking for a raise or trying to get your kids to clean up their room, strong negotiating skills are essential. Negotiating is a life…