Cooling of Canada’s Hottest Real Estate Markets Delayed Again

Canada’s residential real estate market posts strongest growth in five years in the second quarter of 2016 Central bankers expected to keep interest rates lower for longer in light of Brexit and global uncertainty TORONTO, July 13, 2016 – Canada’s residential real estate market continued to show strong appreciation in the second quarter of 2016, […]

Alasdair Douglas’ June 2016 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Update

RECORD NUMBER OF HOME SALES RECORDED IN FIRST HALF OF YEAR KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (July 5, 2016) –– Residential property sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) had yet another record month with 740 properties sold in Kitchener-Waterloo and area in the month of June. This represents a […]

Alasdair Douglas’ May 2016 Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Update

Waterloo Region’s Real Estate market continues to defy expectations of a bubble with another record breaking month. May 2016 has witnessed the highest number of properties sold since 2007! Please get in touch if you want to discuss current real estate trends and how they influence your property. Read below for excerpts from the Kitchener-Waterloo […]

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) […]

Condo for Sale 706-55 Blue Springs Drive, Waterloo.

  Nestled amongst the trees, ponds and walking paths of the Blue Springs neighbourhood this beautiful two-bedroom two-bathroom condo offers the peace and quiet of a secluded neighbourhood with the convenience of public transit and shopping at the nearby Conestoga Mall. This bright and spacious condo features a large updated kitchen & adjacent dining area/room. […]

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 […]