Sales volume through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) set another low last month, with 611 homes sold in March, representing a decrease of 38.4 per cent compared to March 2022 and 33.6 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month.“Sales activity was well below…
When you put your home on the market, your goal is to sell it quickly and for the most amount of money possible. Properly staging your home will create an amazing first impression that will generate a huge buzz! Staging isn’t so much an expense as it is an investment. Not only is your home…
Selling your home is a huge financial transaction that can trigger a roller coaster of emotions. When you’re being tossed around at every turn, you need to hang on tight and stay on track. Whether it’s been bidding wars, sky-high prices or a cooling-off period, the last couple of years have added to the ups…
If you live in a small space, it’s important that you don’t feel boxed in. The following tips will help transform your cramped quarters into something that feels much more expansive: Disappearing Doors Installing pocket doors is an easy and inexpensive way to create loads of extra space. Shady Solutions Paint the walls a soft…
Condos appeal to everyone from young urbanites who want to be in the heart of the action to seniors who look forward to enjoying their golden years playing tennis and relaxing by the pool. Families are also starting to gravitate towards condos as they’re an affordable way to escape the suburbs and move to a…
Sales volume through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) set a low for the month of February, with 439 homes sold, representing a decrease of 45.0 per cent compared to February 2022 and 31.5 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. “Once again, we…
The term “air quality” is usually associated with outdoor air pollution created by bumper-to-bumper traffic or from factories that pump out clouds of smoke. The truth is, we should be equally concerned about the toxins and irritants in our homes such as pet dander, dust mites, formaldehyde and fungi. Fear not though as there are…
The number of homes sold last month through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) totalled 297 units, a decrease of 41.9 per cent compared to January 2022 and 31.0 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. “Waterloo Region’s home sales in January were at…
When selling your home, it’s important to get it right the first time as mistakes mean your home will sit on the market longer and eventually sell for less. You really only get one shot at creating that all-important initial buzz that occurs when a new home hits the market, so make a great first…
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 an essential part of life. Thankfully, negotiating is a skill that can be easily learned and eventually perfected! Your success is partly based…