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What NOT to Do When Remodeling a Bathroom in a Waterloo Region Home For Sale

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Jul 20, 20224 min read

What NOT to Do When Remodeling a Bathroom in a Waterloo Region Home For Sale

Bathrooms are very important to homebuyers. And for good reason. The bathroom is, in most homes, the most trafficked room of all, even it...

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How - and Why - To Stage Your Unfinished Basement in Your Waterloo Region Home for Sale

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Jul 10, 20224 min read

How - and Why - To Stage Your Unfinished Basement in Your Waterloo Region Home for Sale

Your basement represents a lot of livable square footage in your home. Lots of buyers are looking for spaces they can live and work in,...

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Attic Disasters to Check for When Selling Your Waterloo Region Home

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Jun 29, 20224 min read

Attic Disasters to Check for When Selling Your Waterloo Region Home

You have been cleaning for a week (or more) You’ve ensured that everything is painted, stain free and the house smells great. You finally...

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Summer Home Staging Tweaks for Your Waterloo Region Home For Sale

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Jun 20, 20224 min read

Summer Home Staging Tweaks for Your Waterloo Region Home For Sale

When they decide to put their Waterloo Region home on the market for sale, homeowners will inevitably – and quite rightly – hear a great...

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7 DIY Disasters That Will Make a Bad First Impression on Waterloo Region Home Buyers

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Jun 13, 20225 min read

7 DIY Disasters That Will Make a Bad First Impression on Waterloo Region Home Buyers

First impressions matter when touring a home for sale, and we're not just talking about curb appeal. Sellers frequently spruce up their...

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Understanding The Key Differences Between Home Inspections and Home Appraisals

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Jun 8, 20226 min read

Understanding The Key Differences Between Home Inspections and Home Appraisals

It is important to note that when you are buying a Waterloo Region home, appraisals and home inspections are key parts of the home buying...

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Hardwood Floors For Your Waterloo Region Home: Go Light or Dark?

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Jun 3, 20224 min read

Hardwood Floors For Your Waterloo Region Home: Go Light or Dark?

When choosing the right hardwood flooring for your home, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is whether you want dark or light...

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Is the Waterloo Region Housing Market Cooling? What You Need to Know Now

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May 9, 20224 min read

Is the Waterloo Region Housing Market Cooling? What You Need to Know Now

Canada's housing as a whole market has been scorching. Our nation's home prices rose 26% year over year in 2021, the highest level on...

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When Homes are Selling So Fast, Do You Still Need a Waterloo Region Real Estate Agent?

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May 6, 20225 min read

When Homes are Selling So Fast, Do You Still Need a Waterloo Region Real Estate Agent?

The real estate market in the Waterloo Region is still on fire! 🔥 This has many potential sellers asking themselves if listing their...

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Why You Need to Solve Pest Problems Before Selling Your Waterloo Region Home

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May 2, 20224 min read

Why You Need to Solve Pest Problems Before Selling Your Waterloo Region Home

Spring and Summer bring us all kinds of wonderful things to look forward to, but they do have their downsides as well. One of them is...

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9 Ways to Stay Sane When Selling Your Waterloo Home

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Apr 29, 20224 min read

9 Ways to Stay Sane When Selling Your Waterloo Home

Years ago, it may have been love at first sight, but now is the time to break up with your current home and move on to something better....

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Top Tips for Selling a Waterloo Region Home with Pets

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Apr 13, 20223 min read

Top Tips for Selling a Waterloo Region Home with Pets

Everyone loves pets, right? Precious pups and cuddly cute cats, what’s not to love? That though, of course, is not always the case. If...

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Can You Sell a Waterloo Region Home for More Than The Appraised Value?

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Mar 9, 20225 min read

Can You Sell a Waterloo Region Home for More Than The Appraised Value?

When you put your Waterloo Region home on the market for sale, things won’t always play out how you expect. You may discover your home...

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Will a Finished Basement Add Real Home Value?

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Mar 7, 20225 min read

Will a Finished Basement Add Real Home Value?

Many soon-to-be Waterloo Region home sellers, and even homeowners who are just thinking about selling in the next few years, wonder if...

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The Power of Negotiating in Waterloo Region Real Estate

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Feb 23, 20223 min read

The Power of Negotiating in Waterloo Region Real Estate

When you think about real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most buyers and sellers, price tops the list. While this is...

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Murphy’s Law for Home Sellers – Dealing With What Might Go Wrong

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Feb 11, 20223 min read

Murphy’s Law for Home Sellers – Dealing With What Might Go Wrong

Murphy’s Law – if it can go wrong, it will go wrong. And anyone trying to sell their Waterloo Region home has to be prepared to deal with...

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Top Care Tips for Your Waterloo Region Home's Lawn

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Feb 2, 20225 min read

Top Care Tips for Your Waterloo Region Home's Lawn

It's still snowy and icy out there, but Spring isn't too far away, and after all of that winter weather, the lawn(s) surrounding your...

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How to Choose Between Multiple Offers on Your Waterloo Region Home for Sale

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Jan 17, 20224 min read

How to Choose Between Multiple Offers on Your Waterloo Region Home for Sale

In a hot real estate market, which is the current state of the market in the Waterloo Region as we head into 2022, because there aren't...

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Home Improvements That Do Not Add Value (and What to Do Instead)

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Jan 14, 20225 min read

Home Improvements That Do Not Add Value (and What to Do Instead)

If you're considering selling your Waterloo Region home, you might be asking yourself what - if any - home renovations you should make to...

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Comparative Market Analysis: What It Is and Why You Need One

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Dec 27, 20215 min read

Comparative Market Analysis: What It Is and Why You Need One

Knowing the value of a home is one of the most difficult aspects of real estate deals. As a buyer, you want your offer to be high enough...

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