MARCH HOME SALES RELEASE KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (April 6, 2018) –– In March, the 540  residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), represented an increase of 43.6 per cent compared to last month and a decrease of 25.8 per cent compared to home sales a year ago. “Home s...Read More

Ontarians fed up with battling their landlord over contentious terms they didn’t realize were hidden in the fine print of their lease will soon be getting some reprieve. On April 30, it will become mandatory for most residential landlords to use a 13-page standardized lease agreement, recently unveiled by the provincial government in hopes of protecting tenants from being tricked by lengthy...Read More

In most areas real estate is currently experiencing a boom, and the Waterloo region is no exception. With prices soaring in Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge, many are looking further afield to find property, which in turn is creating competitive markets across the province. Toronot, is also experiencing record prices, and has further contributed to the limited inventory in Kitchener Waterloo and ...Read More

We've compiled ten interesting and occasionally bizarre facts about spring 1.    It starts at different times Spring can start at different times, depending on who you ask. Looking at the astronomical calendar the first day of spring is 20 March. The Phenological method records dates of reoccurring natural phenomena such as flowering. For meteorologists spring starts on 1 Marc...Read More

To make the first-time home buying journey a little less stressful, 25 tips to help you navigate the process more smoothly and save money. 1. Start saving for a down payment early It’s common to put 20% down, but many lenders now permit much less, and first-time home buyer programs allow as little as 3% down. But putting down less than 20% may mean higher costs and paying for private mortga...Read More

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (Mar 5, 2018) –– In February, the 377  residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), were an increase of 40 per cent compared to last month and a decrease of 20.5 per cent compared to home sales a year ago. “When we consider market activity we have to a...Read More

With the economy on a slow rise back to normalcy, many are still unsure of whether they should be buying or selling a home. Despite the uneasiness you may feel, you don’t necessarily have to stay put. Whether you're a buyer, seller or both, check out these 10 tips for navigating the real estate market successfully. Tips for buyers 1 It's all about location Whether you're a firs...Read More

Here is why real estate agents are important to sell your home fast and easily. Knowledge about How to Sell Your Home A real estate agent has a lot of knowledge on how to sell a home. They have experience doing it and they can sell your home very fast. You don’t know much about selling a home and you wouldn’t want to make a mistake that you’d regret. Realtors know exactly how mu...Read More

In most areas real estate is currently experiencing a boom, and Squamish is no different. With prices soaring in Vancouver, many are looking further afield to find property, which in turn is creating competitive markets across the province. Just north of Squamish, Whistler is also experiencing record prices, and has further contributed to the limited inventory in Squamish. This means that buyers ...Read More

Thinking of buying your own place? It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. After all, it’s the biggest purchase you can make. In an effort to remove some stress from the equation, here are a few tips from the experts. What to do when you’re a first-time home-buyer: 1. Get pre-approved. Some real estate agents won’t even work with you until you&r...Read More