KITCHENER-WATERLOO REAL ESTATE BLOG
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – May 2020
The Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency on March 17th, 2020: 79 days and counting. We’ve all experienced a ton of emotions and have had to quickly adapt to a new world. It seems that we are progressing towards opening economies and getting back to some...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – April 2020
Let’s get some sun! I think we all agree that if we could just get a few consecutive days of warmth and sunlight that we could feel positive and a little more normal-“ish”. I’ve noticed over the past months how “new normal” seems to be the way to describe how quickly...
The Importance Of Pricing Your Home Correctly
Pricing your home correctly is the single most important factor to consider when you're selling your home. When you want top dollar, it is best to have the right price the day your house goes onto the market. When you offer your home at its true market value, you’re...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – March 2020
There were 864 new listings in March, an increase of 7.6% vs last year. It was a welcomed increase in supply as demand for homes continued to be hot. 577 homes changed hands, an increase of 13.1% and the month ended with 535 active residential listings on MLS. 348...
While You Are Home, Why Not Increase The Value Of Your Home!
While you are at home, why not increase the value of your home. Small improvements can really pay off! Curb Appeal Counts Curb appeal is one of the easiest and most effective ways to create a lasting impression of your property. It will impact both your home's...
Working From Home: Productivity Tips
Although I work from home regularly, this is a new experience for many. Here are some tips to help you stay organized and productive during this time. # 1 - Get ready for work Some may disagree with me, but i cannot feel fully productive in my day without...
COVID-19 AND THE IMPACT ON THE KITCHENER-WATERLOO REAL ESTATE MARKET
KW Real Estate Market – insight into its current state with Covid-19 We are all experiencing anxiety because of the current state of the World. Fighting something invisible with potentially deadly consequences is something a lot of us only could imagine through...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report- February 2020
I apologize for the delayed report! Here's the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report for February! At the end of February there were just 447 Active Residential listings on MLS in Kitchener-Waterloo: a 39.4% decrease compared to the end of...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – January 2020
Active Listings Down 63.7% compared to 10-year Average. 392 active Residential Listings at the end of January. Down 38.7% vs last year and down a whopping 63.7% compared to the 10-year average! “Hello? houses for sale – are you there?”. Inventory is so low right now,...
Keeping Your Personal Items Safe While Your Home Is For Sale
Tips For Keeping Your Personal Items Safe While Your Home Is For Sale When preparing to put your house on the market, usually your main concern is making your home look as appealing as possible. Cleaning every corner, fixing what needs fixed, and making sure it is a...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report For 2019
$3.1 Billion of Residential Sales in 2019 It was a year that was supposed to be slow. There was to be a Real Estate correction. There was fear – I was cautious and worried. But instead we bought and sold 10.9% more residential Real Estate than the year before:...
Long Distance House Hunting
Regular house-hunting isn't always easy, but adding distance into the mix can present challenges you don't have when looking a few neighborhoods over for a new home. While it may not be a walk in the park to buy a home from far away, it is possible. If you find a...