Real Estate

As we step into 2025, it's time to unpack the rollercoaster ride of the 2024 real estate market and explore the promising opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or investor, here's what you need to know about the trends, insights, and forecasts shaping the housing landscape in the Waterloo Region and beyond. 2024: A Year of Change and Comebacks 2024 delivered its share of...

No matter if you’re buying or selling, using a local real estate agent comes with significant benefits.  Our Local Real Estate Agents Have Knowledge That Out Of Town Agents Do Not. Local real estate agents have market expertise in their area. They have a comprehensive list of comparable properties and understand the value. They understand the current market conditions and can advise you...

As you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. When you’re staging your home, the master bedroom is particularly important. Here are some simple staging tips worth...

Let’s face it. We all get busy at times. Sometimes we get “crazy-busy.” The trouble is, if you’re thinking of selling your property, having a jam-packed schedule might make you want to put off listing until a later date. And, who knows what the market will be like later in the year?The good news is, you can sell your home, even if you’re busy. There are plenty of ways to reduce the time,...

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for example, the walls throughout your home are a bit faded. (They’ve gone through a lot of living!) You...

If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want to buy. Consider the type of building, size, number of bedrooms, property features, and other details. When you have a...

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues are identified, the passed inspection becomes an appealing selling feature of your...

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s nothing wrong with that. We all want a deal! But when it comes to shopping for a home,...

Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room look as attractive as possible because, these days, many buyers will view pictures of your listing – usually online – before they...

If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In that case, you’ll need to be sure to get all the information you need from that one viewing. The trick is to be prepared. Before viewing a...