KITCHENER-WATERLOO REAL ESTATE BLOG
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – November 2020
November 2020 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report November was another record-breaking month. It is the 5th month in a row of record sales. There were 584 new listings added in November – up 34.8%. There were 575 sales in November – up 35%. 341 Single...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – October 2020
October 2020 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Report Another record-breaking month: October was the 4th month in a row with a record number of homes sold. There were 783 new listings added to MLS representing a 16% increase over October last year, while there were 691...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – September 2020
September 2020 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Report When we look back 6 to 7 months and consider our thoughts at that time, and then compare them to what has happened in the real estate market, I think it is common thinking that nobody could have predicted this. What...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report – August 2020
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report A typically slow time of year saw a rush of transactions. Buyers and sellers were out in force with 833 new listings in August (a 43.8% increase vs August last year) – and 686 sales (a 48% increase vs August last year). The...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report July 2020
The reality is that when there is nothing else to do and you’re stuck in your house, you start with buying from Amazon, Wayfair, Apple, and then move on and buy something from Realtor.ca. 734 residential properties sold in July – an increase of 25.7% vs July last...
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report
June 2020 KW and Area Real Estate Market Report Pent up demand? Flight from larger cities? Movement from higher density living arrangements? A need for a more comfortable place to work from? Or, are things simply back to normal? The June numbers are encouraging. I’m...
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...