Preliminary figures from the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board show residential unit sales in January 2009 totalled 217. This figure represents a decline of approx. 28% from January 2008's total of 301. Active residential listings in Kitchener-Waterloo total 1240 or almost a 6 month supply. This would indicate a buyer's market.
However, to put our local real estate ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on February 3, 2009
Preliminary results of unit sales in November 2008 indicate a market shift has occurred. In Kitchener-Waterloo, 240 residential properties changed hands. This represents a 40% decline over November 2007 when 400 properties were sold. There are currently 1330 properties for sale which equates to approximately a 5 1/2 month supply.
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on January 6, 2009
Effective June 23, 2008, Realtors in Canada must obtain identification from clients and customers as part of a Canadian government initiative to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. This applies to both buyers and sellers of real estate. Full information is available at www.fintrac.gc.ca or toll-free 1-866-346-8722
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on July 8, 2008