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15 Things to Do in Cambridge, Kitchener & Guelph This Summer
With warmer temperatures, longer days and anticipation for vacations, it’s no wonder that you’re excited to enjoy all that your community has to offer. From Cambridge and Guelph, to Kitchener and throughout the Waterloo Region, here is a comprehensive list of the best things to do locally this summer season!
The Qualities of an Excellent Real Estate Agent
As you meet with different agents and perform background research, there are a number of qualities that you should consider and be on the lookout for. These qualities can truly help to distinguish a good agent from an exceptional one.
Your Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to organize, clean and refresh your home. Once your home is feeling fresh and revitalized, you can spend your free time enjoying the great outdoors!
Top 10 Signs It's Time to List Your Home
It’s natural for homeowners to consider the idea of listing their home, moving someplace new and starting fresh. If you’re thinking about selling your home more often than not, it may be time to speak with a real estate agent to explore your options. Here are the top 10 signs it’s time to list your home!
The Best Paint Colours of 2023
While we more than enjoyed the top paint colours of 2022, it’s time for something new and fresh. In this article, we take a closer look at paint colours that are about to have their time in the spotlight - in 2023 and beyond! From Benjamin Moore and Behr, to Glidden, Sherwin Williams and more, let’s take a look at the best paint colours of 2023. Chosen and adorned by the industry experts!
The First-Time Homebuyer's Complete Guidebook
There is always a first time for everything.
While the first time buying a home may feel overwhelming and stressful at times, it can be an enjoyable and exciting experience. With the right approach, of course.
Things to Do in Cambridge and Kitchener This Holiday Season
It’s time for seasons greetings, holiday cheer and annual festivities that bring family and friends together. If you’re looking for seasonal activities in the Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo Region this holiday season, we have you covered!
The Best Upgrades to Make When Preparing to List Your Home
With the right approach and planning, you can most definitely maximize the potential of your home prior to the sale. In fact, there are a number of low-cost upgrades that can not only be completed quickly, but they can also help to boost the value and appeal of your home!
Your Complete Packing and Moving Checklist
The importance of packing your belongings and planning for a successful move should never go overlooked. That is why we have created the complete packing and moving checklist, for once the sale of your home is complete!
Preparing Your Home for Fall & Winter
While it is easy to get caught up in the fun and excitement of picking apples, choosing the perfect pumpkin and dressing in a cozy sweater, it’s important to remember that your home may require some preparation for the colder weather. In this article, we will discuss the importance of preparing your home for colder weather and provide you with helpful checklists to stay on track!
Curb Appeal 101: Your Complete Guide to a Jaw-Dropping Outdoor Space
Whether your curb appeal is lacking or the backyard has seen brighter days, the right approach can undoubtedly result in the outdoor space you have always dreamed of. Not only can a jaw-dropping outdoor living space help to boost the appeal of your home, but it can also increase the value, too!
Five Great Reasons to live in Kitchener-Waterloo
What is living in Kitchener-Waterloo (K/W) like?
And how do you choose between Kitchener and Waterloo? These two cities offer the excitement of a big city but with the charm of two small-town feel communities. Kitchener and Waterloo have a combined population of more than 800,000 that conveniently blend side by side using the same thoroughfare roads, highways, and municipal structure.
Five Great Reasons to Live in Cambridge
What is living in Cambridge like? This is a common question we get from prospective buyers moving into the area. Cambridge is a highly-desired city with a historic and rich heritage along with new expansions and development across every sector. It is easy to understand why. Historically four small towns, Cambridge, Ontario was an amalgamation of these towns in 1973 and has since become a city of character and distinction in southwestern Ontario. Read about our top reasons why people consider making Cambridge their home.
What Waterloo Region Offers Us All
Waterloo Region consists of the cities of Cambridge Kitchener and Waterloo and surrounding areas and is exploding with development and home-buyers.
Is a Home Office Important to Buyers?
Working from home is a concept that is likely here to stay. At least to some extent! Businesses have worked hard to figure out, plan and develop solutions for continued efficiency in this ever-changing post-pandemic world.
What is a buyer-friendly market?
There has always been a lot of talk about the differences between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market. But probably never as much as in the last two years! Real estate markets are cyclical, but that doesn’t mean they always go in the same direction!
What's the ROI for Clean Windows?
They say eyes are the windows of the soul. So what is it about looking out clean windows to the spring sunshine that is so mesmerizing?
Simple Spring Cleaning Solutions
Don’t you just love the feeling of springtime in the air? We can’t wait to spend more time outdoors and are keen to cultivate the dead lawn and prepare it for the beauty it will be bringing to extend our living space and quality of life. We embrace the hard work. But let’s face it. The mud is real.
Managing Mud while Selling
The springtime is a popular time people consider selling their home. Our REMAX realtor office phones are buzzing as March approaches, and we understand why. The springtime seems like a practical time to sell, given the summer is an opportune time to move.
Should I Consider Building my Home?
When you are house hunting, the idea of starting from scratch to get the home of your dreams is a tempting option. We don’t know about you, but you are not alone if you have dreamed of finding a beautiful plot of land somewhere and building this charming new home that is all yours… your touches, your ideas, your choices.