Waterloo Region

LATEST RBC HOUSING REPORT INDICATES IMPROVED AFFORDABILITY

Lee Quaile Broker of Record Between the day-to-day running of a newer real estate office, and with the Kitchener-Waterloo market now in full-on ‘spring mode’, it’s been quite some time since I’ve had a chance to update my blog. I’d like to share a few quick thoughts on the current state of affairs in Waterloo Region, and on where I see things going from here for the remainder of...

IS THE HOUSING MARKET COOLING OFF?

Lee Quaile Broker of Record It’s a common assumption when a market starts to cool that the worst-case scenario is imminent. But instead, let’s take a moment to revisit what the previous market was like from a buyer’s point of view. The action was fast and furious with homes being listed and then sold, often in a matter of hours. Buyers struggled to understand prices as houses sold for far...

TREBS: A GOOD AGENT STILL PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE

Lee Quaile Broker of Record The Toronto Real Estate Board has been forced to concede and comply with the federal Competition Tribunal’s order to allow the free flow of previously protected information. Buyers and sellers will now have access to transaction records for properties including sale prices and sales numbers for Real Estate Agents, information which, to date, has been exclusively...

NEIGHBOURHOOD SPOTLIGHT: KITCHENER’S AUDITORIUM NEIGHBOURHOOD

Lee Quaile Broker of Record The charming Auditorium Neighbourhood is one of Kitchener’s oldest neighbourhoods. Fondly known as the East Ward, the East Village, or just ‘the Hood’ among residents, it’s a place where neighbours not only know each other but also become close friends, known to have impromptu porch gatherings and the occasional game of road hockey.  Location Weber,...

SUMMER SLOWDOWN?

Lee Quaile Broker of Record Have you read the latest article in the Kitchener Post about the summer slowdown in Waterloo Region's housing market?  Not only do things typically slowdown in the summer, but there are more things in play than just seasonal conditions. The market over the past couple years was unsustainable over the long term. It was great for sellers, obviously, but...

SO MUCH TO DO IN UPTOWN WATERLOO

Lee Quaile Broker of Record If Waterloo is the heart of Canada’s Technology Triangle, then Uptown Waterloo is its true gem, nestled in the centre of it all. With more than 400 businesses including retail, dining, entertainment and cultural sites, Uptown Waterloo is a fantastic place to live, work and play. The investment opportunities are varied and plentiful.  Whether you walk, cycle,...

CHESTNUT PARK WEST: A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Lee Quaile Broker of Record “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.”  — John Pierpont “J.P.” Morgan Since April 2018, it’s been a whirlwind of change and opportunity for me. Opening Chestnut Park West in The Shops at Waterloo Town Square has been a dream fulfilled from day one.  I’m so proud to be working with a team...

WHY LIVING IN KITCHENER-WATERLOO IS BETTER THAN EVER!

Lee Quaile Broker of Record The Kitchener-Waterloo area has always been a beautiful and diverse place to live. It’s big enough for varied employment and investing opportunities and of course, education options. It’s also small enough to have a close-knit community feel with great neighbourhoods. Minutes from farmer’s markets, close enough to the GTA and active arts events - why live anywhere...

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