A house fire isn’t something anyone wants to think about but it’s important for you and your family to have a fire escape plan. One very affordable and easy-to-use item that’s often overlooked are fire escape ladders. This compact yet fully functional ladder will protect you and your family by providing a safe and reliable…
Did you know that dryers are responsible for over 15,000 fires in North America each year? Most people aren’t aware of the danger clothes dryers can pose which is why dryer maintenance is often overlooked. Fires can occur when lint (a highly combustible material) builds up in the dryer or more commonly, in the dryer’s…
If you’re a current homeowner who’s thinking about making a move, you’ll have to decide whether to sell your existing home first or risk carrying two homes at once. Selling first means you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be able to put towards your next home. It also allows you to present a much stronger…
When your kids eventually pack up and leave home, you’ll be presented with a newfound freedom along with a variety of unexpected emotional challenges. While some parents are glad to see their children spread their wings and fly the coop, other parents experience “empty nest syndrome” which refers to the sadness parents feel when their…
Bringing home a new bundle of fur is an exciting time but it’s also a lot of work. The first thing you’ll need to do is puppy-proof your home. Start by getting on your hands and knees so you can see things from their perspective and put everything away that a pup might chew on…
There were 7,770 homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) in 2022, a decrease of 24.8 per cent compared to 2021. On a historical basis, 2022 performed lower than previous years, with annual sales down 12.4 per cent compared to the previous 5-year average, and…
The number of homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) totaled 453 units, a decrease of 43.7 per cent compared to November 2021 and 34.2 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. Total residential sales in November included 280 detached (down 38.3…
491 residential homes were sold last month through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR), a decrease of 39.7 per cent compared to October 2021 and 36.2 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. Total residential sales in October included 310 detached (down 38.2 per…
518 residential homes were sold last month through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR), a decrease of 25.3 per cent compared to September 2021 and 30.8 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. Total residential sales in September included 313 detached (down 18.9 per…
659 residential homes were sold last month through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) in August, a decrease of 8.1 per cent compared to August 2021 and 11.2 per cent below the previous 5-year average for the month. Total residential sales in August included 413 detached (down…