How’s the Kitchener-Waterloo real estate market?
byIn September, the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) reported a slight increase of 0.2% in home sales compared to the previous year, but…
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What’s happening with three bedroom homes in Laurelwood?
byWhat’s happening with three bedroom homes in Laurelwood
Fall and winter. Why buy when it’s cold?
byWhat better time to buy home than in the colder fall and winter months. Not only are there fewer people out shopping for homes, there are a few added advantages.
7 easy clues to spot a great neighbourhood
byClues for neighbourhood sleuthing We are always looking for clues in real estate. Clues about motivation, clues about the condition of the house and…
Why is real estate agent marketing all the same?
byReal estate agent marketing For the past few years I’ve been keeping track of all of the real estate postcards and notepads and other…
Don’t wait till spring to sell your home
byDon’t wait till spring. Sell now when everyone else is getting ready! It is widely reported that the best month of the year to…
House flippers and the pre-construction buyers
bySome recent news of house flippers and pre-construction buyers reflects how things have changed I read a lot of real estate news and opinion. …
What we learned in 2017. A look back
byA look back at 2017 It might seem a little early to do a “look back at the year 2017”, but it’s not. The…
Mistakes, I’ve made a few
byBefore I became a real estate agent, I bought four homes. I made a lot of mistakes when I bought those homes. The first…
What is the Principal Residence Exemption?
byWhen it comes time to sell the family home, few homeowners give any thought to the possibility of having to pay taxes on the…