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…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update The K-W home sales hot streak takes a break in July. There were a total of 588 home sales in Kitchener-Waterloo and area though the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in July. This represents only a 0.9% increase in sales compared to July…
Real Estate Tip – What To Do When The Kids Fly The Coop Being left at home with an empty nest can be a major adjustment. When your children finally leave home, you’ll be presented with a new found freedom and a variety of unexpected challenges. Many empty nesters find their homes are too large…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Record number of home sales during the first half of 2016! Residential property sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) had yet another record month with 740 properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area in the month of June. This represents a 13.1…
Real Estate Tip – Sharing a Home with Extended Family Multigenerational living is a trend that continues to gain popularity! A growing number of buyers are looking for homes that will accommodate extended family in order to reduce costs and bring them closer together. A primary reason is that debt saddled millennials oftentimes can’t afford…