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…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Residential sales hit an all time high for the month of May! Residential sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) hit an all-time high for the month of May as home sales continue to trend upward in the Region. There were 752…
Real Estate Tip – Buying a Home Away from Home There’s something special about owning your own little getaway. Owning a vacation property would be a dream come true for most of us! Here are a few important points to consider if you’re thinking of purchasing your own little piece of paradise: Motives – Determine whether…
Real Estate Tip – Top 10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips Spring’s the perfect time for taking care of outdoor maintenance! The arrival of warm weather signals fun in the backyard with friends and family. The last thing you want to deal with are unexpected home repairs so here’s a list to help keep you on…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update K-W Home Sales Hot Streak Continues in April! Residential sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) continue to outperform previous years, and the month of April was no exception. There were 667 properties sold in KW and area which represents a 9.5%…
Real Estate Tip – Avoid Headaches and Heartache with a Home Inspection Buying a home can be emotional, especially if it’s love at first sight! Imagine that you’ve finally found your dream home and you’re feeling on top of the world! Now think how you’d feel once you’re all moved in only to discover it’s…
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Update Kitchener-Waterloo sees record setting sales in March! Residential property sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) continued to climb month over month with 584 properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area. This represents a 16.3% increase compared to the March of 2015, and…