Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market March 2022

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Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market March 2022

Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Market March 2022

The average price of a detached homes

For detailed stats that are specific to your neighbourhood, or even if you’re curious about what the house down the street sold for, please don’t hesitate to reach out – I’m always happy to help!
DREAM HOMES REALLY DO COME TRUE!

DREAM HOMES REALLY DO COME TRUE!

House hunting in K-W is supposed to be fun, but it’s important to be properly prepared.

It’s easy for homebuyers to get frustrated, especially in this market, so it’s important to start off with a solid plan and a positive mindset. Here are a few points to consider before you head out hunting for homes:

Finance Forward
Get pre-qualified for a mortgage so you’ll know exactly how much you can afford to spend. It’s important to also set aside money for closing costs such as legal fees and tax adjustments.

Know Your Needs
Make a list of the features your new home must have such as a double driveway and then a separate list of features you’d like to have such as an ensuite bath or walk-in closet.

Future Plans
Think about how long you plan on living in the home and whether or not it has to be in move-in condition or close to schools, transit, shopping, etc.

Keep An Open Mind
In this market, you’ll need to be flexible so when you start your search, try to keep an open mind. When you’ve explored all your options, you’ll be able to narrow things down and focus on your goal!

Location, Location, Location
Determine whether the location of your home is more important than the home itself. You can always update the home but you’ll never be able to update its location.

The Bold & Beautiful
Don’t be put off by the green shag carpet or floral wallpaper as they’re easy to replace. On the other hand, don’t get “taken in” by a well-staged home with expensive furniture.
 
Ready, Set, Go!
Homes in the K-W area sell quickly, so when you finally find the perfect place, it’s important to act in a very decisive manner so that you don’t end up with regrets.
 
Properly preparing yourself before you head out on your house hunting journey will make your experience much more enjoyable so do your best to get everything sorted out in advance.

In the meantime, if you’re thinking about making a move, we can set you up on a custom search to help you get acquainted with the K-W market. That way, when the perfect home comes along, you’ll be ready to move forward with confidence!
THE GIFT OF THE GAB

THE GIFT OF THE GAB

Starting a conversation with someone you just met can be intimidating.

Over the past two years, our social game has taken a bit of a hit due to lockdowns, social distancing and a lack of events and get-togethers.

Making conversation can be daunting if you can’t think of anything to say but these helpful tips will have you filling up awkward silences and chatting up a storm in no time:

You Name It
When you’re introduced to someone, use their name right away as people love to hear their name and by saying it out loud you’re more likely to remember it.

Mirror Mirror
Always maintain eye contact to show you’re interested, nod your approval every now and then and mirror their gestures to make them feel more comfortable.

Be Open Ended
Ask questions as people love to talk about themselves but try to always make sure that they’re open-ended questions so that the answers aren’t just yes or no.

Listen Learned
Rather than worrying about how to respond, listen carefully to what others are saying so that you’ll be able to provide a more natural response when there’s a break in the conversation.

Common Ground
Try and find similarities between you and the other person and build upon them. It could be as simple as a hobby you share, friends you have in common or the fact that you live in the same area.

Smile & Be Positive
Most individuals are drawn to positive people so stand tall, smile wide and keep your conversation upbeat instead of sharing your worries and woes right off the bat.

Making conversation is actually really easy — you just need the confidence to pull it off. Instead of awkwardly fidgeting when you’re introduced to someone, try to relax, listen carefully and most importantly, just be yourself!
A PIECE OF YOUR MIND

A PIECE OF YOUR MIND

Peace of mind is priceless. ☮️

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING!

“Mike is very helpful as I was weighing the options of selling vs renovating my home. He is very knowledgeable in either field. I appreciated that he is not pushy, but carefully explained the pros and cons of each option. Knowing and understanding my needs was a priority. I can only give Mike highest recommendations. I would turn to him anytime that either buying and/or selling were in my future.”

Dieter R.

“One of the best realtors in Waterloo. Mike made buying our condo easy. He did all the work and found us the perfect condo.”
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Karen Turnbull

“Mike was so amazing helping us navigate the sale and purchase of our home for sale that required extensive renovations to brought to market which Mike took care of the whole process making it so easy. Mike also staged our home very nicely and sold our home very quickly. Mike also connected us with great professionals to help us close our new dream home and complete the sale of of family home. I would highly recommend Mike Bolger for buying and selling real estate to my family and friends!”

Petru Machidon

“Mike has just sold our home in under 2 weeks in Waterloo. This result was attributed by his perseverance and dedication to our listing. We have no reservation recommending Mike to become your Real Estate Pro as professionalism will be the outcome in any situation.”

Valerie Lowry

“I have worked with a few real estate agents in Waterloo and Mike Bolger is by far the best. I could not be happier because Mike goes the extra mile to provide outstanding service. He is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and helpful. My family and I have worked with him a few times over the years and he is always very attentive to our needs and concerns. I would not trust anyone else. His expertise is so valuable and makes the entire process easy.”
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Henry S.

“Working with Mike Bolger has been a great experience. I really like his drive to succeed. He also goes over and beyond! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants service.”

Stephen M

“My wife and I decided to move to Waterloo from Toronto. When we were looking for a Waterloo realtor he was easy to find on Google. We contacted him and he replied quickly to set up an appointment for a meeting. We just required an agent to find a home for us because we were just renters in Toronto. Mike understood our requirements and found us the exactly what we were looking for. Mike Bolger is one of the smartest real estate agents I’ve ever met. He is well-versed in technology, real estate economics and customer service. He is truly one of the most innovative agents that I have had the pleasure working with.”

Ken Moran

“Mike is one of the best real estate agents I have had the pleasure of working with. He’s always networking in the community and growing his network. He’s very ambitious and I like that about him. He found my family a hidden gem in Waterloo and we got it before a bidding war.”

Flint P

“Excellent experience for first-time home buyers – and negotiated well under asking for us! My wife and I were new homeowners, and struggling to find a real estate agent who had the time, patience, and persistence to work with us. We were traveling from Toronto to do our weekly viewings, so packing in a lot of high-potential houses into one afternoon was very important. Mike explained the process well to us, worked hard to understand what our ‘perfect home’ looked and felt like (even when we hadn’t fully figured that out), and eventually found us several great options that fit our requirements. He was able to steer us away from the overpriced homes, and eventually negotiated a steep discount off the asking price of the house we purchased. If you want a person, assistant, and negotiator, as opposed to automated e-mails of recent listings, then give Mike a call. He’s motivated, smart, and patient.”

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