When sellers meet buyers, the house price changes.
byI’d like to begin this post with a story. The car washing story A home seller was outside washing his car. Someone pulled up…
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Over improvements
byThe placement of improvements on a property that are excessive and consequently inconsistent with the overall size, quality, or appearance of other improvements within…
Latent defects
byA latent defect is a hidden defect. It’s a physical deficiency or construction defect not readily ascertained from the reasonable inspection of the property,…
Direct Comparison Approach
byDirect comparison is an approach in appraisal analysis based on the proposition that an informed buyer will pay no more for a property than…
Changes to the MLS. What does it mean to home sellers and Realtors?
byChanges to the MLS. What does it mean to home sellers and Realtors? There is a lot of confusion amongst the general public and…
Buying and selling real estate and wedding dreams in Kitchener Waterloo. What’s really happening here?
byShopping malls, we all agree, are a great place for people watching. It’s fun to see couples and families, little glimpses of their lives….
Investing in Kitchener Waterloo student rentals or condos compared to China is near free and so easy
byEarlier this year, in order to reinforce the long-term stability of Canada’s housing market and to continue to inspire home ownership for Canadians, our…
Is this a good time to buy a home in Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge?
bySo what’s happening now? Is this a good time to buy? Are prices falling or has the market evened out? One of the many things I…
Four reasons to buy a second house now
byYou already have a home? Why not buy another? The four reasons to buy a second house now are for; finances, fun, family and…
The truth about commissions and the money you save when selling your home privately
byMost people that choose to sell their property by themselves do so in order to save the commission. That makes sense. Who wants to…