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    About this Website

    The name of my blog says it all - Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate is about Real Estate in the Kitchener-Waterloo area of Ontario - an area that encompasses the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the outlying townships and communities of Woolwich, Wilmot, North Dumfries, Wellesley, St. Jacobs, Elmira, Conestogo, Breslau, New Dundee, Roseville, Blair, Linwood, and many other smaller communities and crossroads.

    The purpose of this blog is to provide you with pertinent information about our community, including information about business, cultural, historical and recreational opportunities in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact me and I'll try to find it for you.

    Peter Hendershot, ReMax Twin City Realty Inc.- 519-885-0200 or 519-500-4696.

Feature Story

Canada Will More Than Survive Financial Crisis

The legendary editor of The New Republic, Michael Kinsley, once held a "Boring Headline Contest" and decided that the winner ...

What do the new mortgage rules mean to you?

As of October 15, 2008, home buyers will have fewer options when obtaining a mortgage. That's because starting October 15, ...

the truth behind POWER OF SALE

While such properties can often be had at a bargain, and more than a few that I've dealt with personally ...

US Pool Problems Become Opportunity for Others

The economic meltdown has spawned an unexpected opportunity for skateboarders in areas of the U.S. such as Fresno, California. Foreclosed ...

Location, Location, Location

Here's an interesting article about the importance of location when it comes to finding a good home. According to author ...

Kitchener Waterloo Area Early History

The Kitchener Waterloo area is located in the centre of southern Ontario, Canada's most populous province. This dynamic region ...

Here’s a Real Steal

Luxury Real Estate - GigaYachts - from LuxuryProperty.com Whilst not fitting the term “Luxury real estate,” in the traditional sense of ...

Interest rates on the way down!

OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by three-quarters ...

Building Your Own Solar Panel

Power bills have been constantly rising for a long time but it has now reached the stage where power is ...

Profile of City of Waterloo

Waterloo has a service-oriented economy with flourishing insurance and high-tech sectors as well as two major universities. The city's ...

Bits and Pieces

Installing a New Toilet

If your toilet is old and in need of repairs, it may very well be cheaper to install a new one than mess around with the old one. Here is an article that explains How To Install A New Toilet.
Installing a new toilet yourself may seem like the kind of project you should leave to [...]

Selling In Kitchener-Waterloo

Winter Sell (part 3)

Turn on music.  Turning on soft instrumental music in the background creates ambiance and a warm and cozy atmosphere during a showing.
Eliminate unpleasant scents.Opening the windows and freshening the home with potpourri or an air freshener will remove odours from cooking, smoking or the family pet.
Lighting.Lighting helps to showcase your home. Take advantage of natural [...]

Buying in Kitchener-Waterloo

What do the new mortgage rules mean to you?

As of October 15, 2008, home buyers will have fewer options when obtaining a mortgage. That’s because starting October 15, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - the government-owned housing agency that provides mortgage insurance - will no longer accept mortgage insurance applications for mortgages amortized over 40 years, 100 per cent financing or [...]

Waterloo Region News

Profile of City of Waterloo

Waterloo has a service-oriented economy with flourishing insurance and high-tech sectors as well as two major universities. The city’s largest employers are Sun Life Financial/Clarica, the University of Waterloo, Manulife Financial, Research In Motion, and Wilfrid Laurier University.
The city is part of Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT), a joint economic development [...]

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Real Estate in Kitchener-Waterloo in 2009

I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas and all are continuing to enjoy the holiday season. I know that I’m very thankful for a great year in 2008 and can’t wait to get rolling in 2009!
Whenever I’m out, I always seem to run into a handful of people and it seems like every body’s attention is [...]

Real Estate News

JANUARY HOME SALES UP TWENTY PERCENT OVER DECEMBER IN KITCHENER-WATERLOO

KITCHENER, ON (February 4, 2009) – Despite deepening economic concerns across the nation, the number of residential properties sold hrough the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2009 increased 23.3 percent from the previous month in the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo.
There were a total of 217 residential properties sold in January for an average [...]