How important is the backyard to a home’s value?
byWe all know that neighbourhood, amenities and transit affect property values. But what about the property itself. How does your backyard affect your property value?
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Five mistakes that many first time home buyers make
byHere are 5 mistakes that many first time homebuyers make. Maybe you can try to avoid them.
Vista Hills or Uptown Waterloo?
byYou might think you want to live in an old house with a lot of built in charm, but maybe functionality is really more important you. It is a tough choice. It is a lifestyle choice.
What are some things that bother most people about their neighbourhoods?
byI write a lot of about neighbourhoods because I think it is much better to have a good house in a great neighbourhood than a great house in a good neighbourhood. (Of course, having a great house in a great neighbourhood is ideal.)
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…
Mistakes to avoid when moving to the suburbs
byMoving to the suburbs It often seems like everyone wants to live in the core. In Kitchener-Waterloo that would include Uptown Waterloo, the Mary-Allen…
Signs that your home is overpriced
byThinking that your home for sale is overpriced? Most real estate listings are overpriced. We all know that, but we also know that they…
What are the things to look for that make up a good location?
byWhat is a good location? “Location, location, location”, so the saying goes are the three most important things about good real estate. I couldn’t…
Predictions for the 2019 Kitchener-Waterloo real estate market
byI like to make predictions. I think I’m usually right, and for the record usually a little conservative when it comes to price rises…
Obvious things that home sellers tend to miss
bySelling a home is fairly easy Somethings, like replacing a broken wheel on your dishwasher’s top drawer seem easy until you actually begin and…