KITCHENER-WATERLOO REAL ESTATE BLOG
Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report
KW Real Estate Report for July 2019 Could interest rates eventually go to zero in Canada? In other countries banks are in fact offering mortgages with negative interest rates! In Denmark you can get a 10 year mortgage at -.05% where if you borrow $1,000,000 over ten...
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How To Fix 5 Common Bathroom Issues
Home ownership has plenty of perks. You can make changes whenever you want, but that also means you are responsible for making any fixes that you want (or need)! Instead of calling the local handyman every time something small goes awry, you can try out these quick...
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TO STAGE OR NOT TO STAGE-WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO STAGE LUXURY HOMES
To stage or not to stage... We have all seen properties that were overcrowded, outdated, and otherwise unattractive. For a small starter home or condo in that condition, neutralizing the interior by clearing out the space and showing it with the bear minimum of...
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Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report
KW Real Estate Report for June 2019 The first half of the year has wrapped up and our KW market continues to show strength. We did start the year will strong sales in those properties priced under $750,000. But into the second quarter strength came back in the higher...
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How To Decide If You Should Renovate Or Move
After living in a home for several years, it can be easy to discover things you may not be crazy about. While some things can be a quick fix, there may be major changes that make you wonder if it is worth the investment. At this point, you're probably asking yourself...
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10 Steps to Declutter Your Kitchen
We are all thankful for the many drawers and cabinets in kitchens today, but they make it easy for us to hide our clutter instead of getting rid of it. If you have reached the point where you can no longer open a door in your kitchen without having something fall out,...
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Repairs To Make Before Selling Your Home
So you’re ready to put your home on the market and to you, everything looks great. Unfortunately, much of the wear and tear on your home becomes unnoticeable when it is something you see everyday. While you may not think about the one light switch that doesn’t work or...
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What To Expect After You List Your Home
After all of the preparation required to list your home, you are probably ready to relax and wait for offers. While most of the hard work is done, it is important to keep in mind things that you may run into during the sale process. As you begin to welcome potential...
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Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report
The busy market season seems to have been delayed this year. Likely due to winter not wanting to quit! At the end of May we saw some warmer days and I think the sun even came out once or twice. And did that ever unleash pent up Buyer demand. Home sales picked up with...
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8 Household Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
You’ve probably heard about all the benefits of apple cider vinegar in the beauty department - it can be used as a toner, a deodorant, and even a conditioning hair rinse. But did you know apple cider vinegar can be used as a cleaning product? If you’ve been thinking...
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Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market Report
This post is late and I apologize! The market seems to have been delayed this year, seemingly caused by a winter that just won’t quit! Listings have been pushed back by a month or two as Sellers have had to grapple with questions about the overall real estate market -...
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Habits Of A Tidy Homeowner
We all have that friend whose home seems to be spotless, no matter the time of day. You could swing by for a morning coffee or stop over for dinner, and it always looks like someone just cleaned. Can you imagine if your house could be like that? Well, it can! Tidy...
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