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The latest K-W real estate market stats are listed for you below, but please let me know if you’d like a more detailed report that shows the latest sales activity in your neighbourhood. If you’re thinking about making a move but aren’t quite ready to view homes in person, this month’s article offers some helpful advice on how to get the most out of your next virtual property tour. The Habitat for Humanity Restore is also featured as it’s a great place to shop for building materials while also helping those in our community. Finally, there’s a post-grilling BBQ trick that’ll help you take your grill game to the next level! ♨️ https://bit.ly/2ZQnWvW

The latest K-W market stats are listed for you in my blog, along with a few community resources and virtual events. Spending so much time at home has influenced the way we view our living space, so in my blog, we also look at a few home design trends that will likely become popular in the near future. There are some tips on how to eliminate dampness in your home so that you can improve your indoor air quality. Please reach out if you have any questions or if you'd like a report on the latest sales activity in your neighbourhood. It’d be great to hear from you! Call Mike Bolger at (519) 616-2656. #waterloonews #kitchenernews #kwregion #kitchener #waterlooregion #waterloo #kitchenerrealestate #waterloorealestate #uptownwaterloo #sellyourhouzz #mikebolger #realtor #kwawesome https://bit.ly/3ev4Z6X

WooHoo! Housing Prices Holding Steady in Kitchener-Waterloo It’s been over a month now since we first started to understand how COVID-19 and the resulting economic shutdown impacted the housing market in Kitchener-Waterloo. The news then wasn’t exactly great, but it wasn’t unanticipated either. The KWAR has just released its data for May 2020. The numbers paint a clear picture of a market. There were 577 new residential listings hitting the market this past month. 419 properties sold and it took an average of 20 days to sell. Overall there was a 6.5% increase compared to last year. If you're thinking about listing your home. Consider giving Mike Bolger a call at (519) 616-2656. Ask me about my VIP sellers Program. https://bit.ly/2KxlEK6

The latest K-W market stats are listed on my latest blog along with some great ideas on how we can support our local businesses during these challenging times. Social distancing can be difficult but it’s a great opportunity to tackle those projects around the house that you’ve been putting off so there are a few ideas on how you can improve your home and increase its value. Finally, there’s an amazing website that offers live streams of the natural world that you can enjoy from the comfort of your living room! As expected, the real estate market slowed during the lockdown down but homes are still continuing to sell. Please reach out if you have any questions or if you'd like a custom report of the latest sales activity in your area to help give you a better idea of current market conditions. It’d be great to hear from you! Call Mike Bolger at 519-616-2656. https://bit.ly/2Xh8kPw

Healthy Lighting for Your Home is very important and is featured in my latest blog. Researchers discovered that the lighting in your home can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, help you sleep better, and even enhance healing. My latest blog also has some great tips on how to estimate your selling costs and how to quickly improve indoor air quality. Learn something new by clicking the link below. If you have any questions about real estate or are in need of a referral to a professional, call Mike Bolger at (519) 616-2656. I would be happy to help. https://bit.ly/3fqlCle

I hope you’re doing well during these challenging times and that you and your loved ones are healthy. Spring is usually a hectic time for real estate, but that’s not the case at the moment. Homes are still continuing to sell, but at a much lower rate than usual. To give you a better idea, the latest market stats are listed in my lastest blog along with a few local resources that are designed to help those out in our community who may be struggling. On a separate note, your home environment must remain calm during times like these, so this month’s main blog looks at a few simple things you can do to turn your home into a relaxing sanctuary. The last little while has been an ongoing adjustment for us all, but we will get through this and come out stronger than ever! In the meantime, if you have any questions about the real estate market, please don’t hesitate to reach out — I’ll be at my home office :). Call Mike Bolger at (519) 616-2656. https://bit.ly/2zmZI1E

The KWAR said, "Home sales in March came in like a lion went out like a lamb!" Colleen Koehler, President of KWAR. "Before the pandemic hit our region, I believe we were on pace to set a record number of sales for March with the continuance of high demand, low inventory, and a strong seller's market." Total residential sales in March included 348 detached homes (up 7.1 percent), and 68 condominium apartments (up 5.1 percent). Sales also included 136 townhouses (up 17.2 percent) and 25 semi-detached homes (up 4.2 percent). Detached homes sold for an average price of $679,728, an increase of 15.9 percent. It will be interesting to see what April stats bring. Stay tuned for those stats. If you are looking to sell, buy, or invest, contact Mike Bolger at (519) 616-2656. Ask about my a VIP Program that will get you the most value for services possible. Learn more here https://bit.ly/2KxlEK6