Alasdair Douglas’ April 2016 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Update

The Kitchener-Waterloo real estate market continues to set new records while demand remains high and inventory remains low.  Prices continue to rise and there is no sign of buyer demand easing. Read below for excerpts from the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors March Press Release. HOME SALES HOT STREAK CONTINUES IN APRIL KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (May 3, 2016) […]

Redistribution of Canada’s Workforce Drives Further Price Appreciation in Greater Vancouver and the Greater Toronto Area

April 07, 2016 Greater Montreal Area sees signs of a real estate market revival in the first quarter of 2016  TORONTO, April 7, 2016 – According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey[1] released today, Canada’s residential real estate market showed strong year-over-year price increases in the first quarter of 2016.  The Greater Vancouver and […]

Alasdair Douglas’ March 2016 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Update

The Kitchener-Waterloo real estate market continue to outperform expectations and set new records. What does this mean to you as a homeowner thinking of selling your home or a buyer considering a home purchase? Prices are stable or rising so if you are a homeowner your equity is safe or improving and if you are […]

Alasdair Douglas’ February 2016 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Update

February has come and gone with weather more reminiscent of the spring than the chill of winter that we are more accustomed to at this time of year. The local real estate market has also been reminiscent of a surging spring market instead of the normal February pause. Is this surge in activity due to […]

KWAR January Press Release, 2016 Off To A Strong Start!

RESIDENTIAL SALES OFF TO A GOOD START KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (February 5, 2016) –– Homes sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS®) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in January were up 29.8% compared to January of last year. A total of 309 residential properties were sold compared to 238 the same time last year […]

Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast (Q4)

Pace of House Price Inflation in Toronto and Vancouver to Return to Earth in 2016 January 13, 2016 Canada’s Housing Market Posts Strong Growth in Fourth Quarter Led By Gains in Country’s Largest Markets   TORONTO, January 13, 2016  – Canada’s residential real estate market showed strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2015, led by […]

KWAR December Press Release, KITCHENER-WATERLOO HOME SALES FINISH STRONG IN 2015!

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (January 8, 2016) –– In 2015 the Region saw 5,563 residential sales processed through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), an increase of 4.9% percent compared to sales in 2014 which ended with 5,302 residential sales. Unlike 2014, which remained slow almost half the year, 2015 only […]

KWAR November Press Release, Sales Up 9.8%!

HOME SALES REMAIN STEADY IN NOVEMBER KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (December 4, 2015) –– Homes sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS®) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in November were up 9.8% compared to November of last year. A total of 413 residential properties sold last month compared to 376 in November 2014. Residential sales in […]

KWAR October Press Release, Unit Sales Down Again!

OCTOBER HOME SALES EASE IN WATERLOO REGION KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (November 5, 2015) There were are total of 435 home sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS®) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) in October compared to 480 during the same period in 2014, a decrease of 9.4%. Residential sales this October included 284 single […]

Rebalanced Canadian Economy Supports Healthy Real Estate Markets Across the Country

Rebalanced Canadian Economy Supports Healthy Real Estate Markets Across the Country October 14, 2015 Stability in real estate market provides safe haven for savers facing volatile capital markets Sector remains a federal election priority for major parties and voters TORONTO, October 14, 2015 – In the third quarter of 2015, home prices showed moderate to […]