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How do I find a good neighbourhood to buy a house in?
For me, a good neighbourhood is more important than a great house. Good neighbourhoods mean great neighbours, low crime, good schools, good walkability, shops and amenities… But how do you know where...
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Where are the high crime areas in Kitchener Waterloo? Where are the worst...
Recently, I was invited to write a post for the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council’s “Smart on Crime” blog. They asked me: What kinds of concerns (in regard to crime) do people have when buying a...
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Should I buy a new house from the builder?
I get emails all the time, mostly from people who are looking for reasons not to buy a house (it seems). It’s a big decision, I know, one of life’s biggest. But just think of all the times you’ve...
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How do you find an agent when you inherit your parent’s house?
What do you do when you inherit your parent’s house? How do you find an agent? I received lots of letters over the summer. I answer them all. Just like in school when the teacher said, “If you have...
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2013: A blog year in review.
For me the highlight, the defining moment for 2013 happened in May when Google changed its algorithm. This blog, which was getting a respectful number of visitors, started getting 50% more. I went from...
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Why is Laurelwood considered to be the most popular neighbourhood in Waterloo...
Laurelwood is a fast-growing community located in the north-west corner of Waterloo (real estate area 0441). It’s mostly residential, quiet and close to nature, yet not too far to enjoy a trip into...
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How does the Fraser Institute rank Waterloo Region’s schools?
Why are schools important to real estate? Schools and neighbourhoods go hand in hand. There is a strong and direct relationship between them and between them and other real estate factors like house...
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3 reasons why UpTown/North Ward is better than the Laurelwood neighbourhood
I like Laurelwood. It’s got modern houses, a great school and its near both nature and shopping. Laurelwood is a great place to raise a family. But suburbia isn’t for everyone. There is a big move...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Most Read Blog Posts of 2014
I started real estate blogging back at the beginning of 2010, almost 5 years ago. And in that time I have posted 949 blog posts, about 190 a year, on average, or a post every 2 days. They say that...
View Article3 Things to Consider before Moving to Kitchener Waterloo
Last year I helped several families move to Kitchener Waterloo. They came from South Korea, Hong Kong, Oman, Kuwait, New Brunswick, Thunder Bay, Whitby and Toronto. They settled in Clair Hills,...
View ArticleEight Questions Home Sellers Ask
I get lots of questions, either in person or more and more often by email and through my latest and greatest chat widget. I always think, just like in school, if one person has a question, many others...
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Should I buy a new house from the builder?
I get emails all the time, mostly from people who are looking for reasons not to buy a house (it seems). It’s a big decision, I know, one of life’s biggest. But just think of all the times you’ve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How do you find an agent when you inherit your parent’s house?
What do you do when you inherit your parent’s house? How do you find an agent? I received lots of letters over the summer. I answer them all. Just like in school when the teacher said, “If you have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2013: A blog year in review.
For me the highlight, the defining moment for 2013 happened in May when Google changed its algorithm. This blog, which was getting a respectful number of visitors, started getting 50% more. I went from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why is Laurelwood considered to be the most popular neighbourhood in Waterloo...
Laurelwood is a fast-growing community located in the north-west corner of Waterloo (real estate area 0441). It’s mostly residential, quiet and close to nature, yet not too far to enjoy a trip into...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How does the Fraser Institute rank Waterloo Region’s schools?
Why are schools important to real estate? Schools and neighbourhoods go hand in hand. There is a strong and direct relationship between them and between them and other real estate factors like house...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3 reasons why UpTown/North Ward is better than the Laurelwood neighbourhood
I like Laurelwood. It’s got modern houses, a great school and its near both nature and shopping. Laurelwood is a great place to raise a family. But suburbia isn’t for everyone. There is a big move...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Most Read Blog Posts of 2014
I started real estate blogging back at the beginning of 2010, almost 5 years ago. And in that time I have posted 949 blog posts, about 190 a year, on average, or a post every 2 days. They say that...
View Article3 Things to Consider before Moving to Kitchener Waterloo
Last year I helped several families move to Kitchener Waterloo. They came from South Korea, Hong Kong, Oman, Kuwait, New Brunswick, Thunder Bay, Whitby and Toronto. They settled in Clair Hills,...
View ArticleEight Questions Home Sellers Ask
I get lots of questions, either in person or more and more often by email and through my latest and greatest chat widget. I always think, just like in school, if one person has a question, many others...
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