by Dave Roach | Aug 4, 2017 | About Dave |
These days the line between work time and free time is pretty blurry. I’m always a phone call away, but sometimes you won’t catch me while I’m at the office. So what do I do when I’m not working for you? Well, it’s a four-letter word. Golf. I’m a member of a league...
by Dave Roach | Aug 4, 2017 | Real Estate News |
KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (August 3, 2017) ––In July there was a total of 558 residential sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), a decline of 5.1 percent compared to the same month last year, but...
by Dave Roach | Jul 28, 2017 | Homeowner Tips, Seller Tips |
Let’s face it.. there will come a time when we just want less things to worry about and live a simple life. Maybe the kids are already grown up and have purchased their own homes. Maybe you retired from work and would like to do more travelling. Or maybe you...
by Dave Roach | Jul 21, 2017 | Home Improvement, Seller Tips |
Thinking about renovating to add value to your home? This article from The Globe and Mail provides some very useful recommendations on what types of projects won’t pay off. Six Renovations That Don’t Add Value to Your Home Every homeowner must pay for...
by Dave Roach | Jul 18, 2017 | Homeowner Tips, Seller Tips |
De-cluttering is always an ongoing battle in most households. Summer is the perfect time to get rid of rarely used “stuff” that we have collected over the years. Having a garage sale allows you to make space in your home while making money. With these...
by Dave Roach | Jul 13, 2017 | Real Estate News |
You may have already heard…Interest rates are up 25 base points to 0.75% as of yesterday, July 12, 2017. There are a lot of factors involved in this decision by the Bank of Canada, but what does it really mean for YOU? On a mortgage of $100,000 your monthly...
by Dave Roach | Jul 13, 2017 | Real Estate News |
From: Barry Patchett, Mortgage Broker Dominion Lending Centres – Great Lakes July 12, 2017 The Bank of Canada met market expectations, raising its key monetary policy interest rate by 25 basis points, to 0.75%. The outlook for growth was upgraded again, with an...
by Dave Roach | Jul 11, 2017 | Homeowner Tips |
It’s summertime, and many of us are spending extended time away from home. As you make your travel arrangements, also make plans to make your home less susceptible to burglary. Begin with the basics. Ensure you have tamper-proof entrance locks and secure...
by Dave Roach | Jul 7, 2017 | Real Estate News |
KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (July 5, 2017) –– For the first time this year home sales in June decelerated on a monthly basis. Last month’s 716 residential sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) were...
by Dave Roach | Jun 13, 2017 | Real Estate News, Seller Tips |
This article, written by James Craig, appeared in the Saturday, May 20, 2017 issue of Waterloo Region Homes. Knock Knock? Who’s there? Someone who wants to buy your house? Consumer Beware! For most readers this is no newsflash: Waterloo region’s residential real...
