The Waterloo Region real estate market is showing strong signs of stabilization, with more inventory, steady prices, and growing buyer activity. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s happening right now — and what it could mean for you.

Market Snapshot

- Buyer’s Market Still in Play

• Sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) in April 2025: 43%
• Up from 39% in March, but still below 50%, favouring buyers.

- Inventory Surge

• Active listings are up nearly 50% year-over-year, offering more choice and negotiating power for buyers. 

- Price Trends

- Steady Home Prices Across the Region

•  Average Sale Price – Kitchener-Waterloo (April 2025): $789,639
•  Cambridge: $756,484
•  Minimal year-over-year changes reflect market balance.

- Buyer Insights

Who’s Buying Right Now?

- First-Time Buyers

• Focus: Townhomes + Detached homes ($600K–$700K)
• Benefiting from 30-year amortizations & lower rates

- Move-Up Buyers

• Seeking larger detached homes in the $800K–$950K range

- Retirees

• Downsizing to condos/apartments priced around $600K–$700K

- Development & Sustainability

What Builders Are Focused On:

• Small detached homes
• Stacked and traditional townhomes
• Energy-efficient, eco-conscious construction is a growing trend

What's next?

Looking Ahead to Summer 2025

• Market expected to stabilize further
• Interest rates remain attractive for buyers
• Expecting an uptick in activity heading into summer

- Get in Touch

Thinking of Buying or Selling?
Let’s talk about your goals and how today’s market can work in your favour.

- Call us at 519-579-4110.

🧾 Ingredients for the Sun-dried Tomato Quiche Filling

• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ▢ 1 cup diced yellow onion (about ½ an onion) 

• ▢ ½ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes from jar, in olive oil

• ▢ 1 cup roughly chopped baby spinach

• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil

• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ▢ 3 large eggs

• ▢ 1 egg yolk

• ▢ ¾ cup whole milk

• ▢ ½ cup heavy cream

• ▢ ½ cup crumbled feta

🍳 Preparing the Filling

1. Sauté the Onion
   Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.

2. Add Veggies & Seasoning
   Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.

3. Mix the Eggs & Dairy
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, whole milk, and heavy cream.

4. Combine Everything
   Fold in the sautéed spinach mixture and add feta cheese. Stir to combine.

5. Fill the Crust
   Scoop the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust (see below).

6. Bake
   Bake at 375°F for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden. Insert a toothpick into the centre—if it comes out clean, it’s done.

🥧 Preparing the Crust

1. Use President’s Choice Homestyle Butter Pie Crusts.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F.

3. Place the crust in a pie dish and blind bake for 10 minutes (without filling).

4. If bubbles form, gently poke them with a fork.

5. Remove from the oven and proceed with filling as outlined above.

“Brunch: Because breakfast is too early and lunch is too late.” 🕒

Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Blog Post: June 1, 2025

Keep those pesky mosquitoes at bay this summer in Waterloo Region! 

🏞️ Whether you’re biking the Iron Horse Trail, hiking the Walter Bean Trail, playing Pickleball at Montgomery Park, or enjoying a backyard BBQ, protect yourself from the biting pests! 

Natural DIY Mosquito Repellent (without Vinegar)  

🌿 Ingredients:

¼ cup witch hazel (or distilled water if preferred)  

¼ cup carrier oil (such as coconut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil)  

15 drops citronella essential oil  

10 drops lavender essential oil  

10 drops eucalyptus or tea tree oil  

Optional: 5 drops peppermint oil (for extra potency and a fresh scent)  

Spray bottle (preferably dark glass, 4 oz or larger)  

🧪 Instructions:

Pour the witch hazel (or distilled water) into the spray bottle.  

Add the carrier oil.  

Drop in all the essential oils.  

Shake well before each use (as oil and water separate).  

Spray on exposed skin and clothing. Avoid the eyes and mouth. 

✅ Why This Works:

• Citronella is a well-known mosquito deterrent.  

• Lavender and eucalyptus are also repellent and soothing to the skin.  

• Peppermint adds a cooling effect and repels insects.  

• Witch hazel acts as a light base and is soothing to the skin without the strong scent of vinegar. (No one wants to smell like a French fry on the Pickleball Court!).

“If you think you are too small to make a difference,

 try sleeping with a mosquito”. ~ Dalai Lama

Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Blog Post: June 1, 2025

It’s time for that dirty word again......spring-cleaning!

Say cheerio to harsh chemicals and hello to a healthier, greener home with these three easy-to-make natural cleaners. Perfect for allergy sufferers (achoo!), families with children and pets (woof! woof!), and anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact (hooray!).

These non-toxic cleaners are free of harmful fumes and toxic residues, making them safe for children and pets, while their biodegradable nature reduces plastic waste and is better for the environment. 

Let’s get rockin’! Here are three easy-to-make, natural home cleaners that will leave your home sparkling.

Citrus-Infused Cleaner

1. Fill a quart-size glass jar with 8-12 clean citrus peels of your choice (grapefruit, lemon, lime, and/or orange peels). Weck Jars are a good choice.

2. Add 1 cinnamon stick (optional) and 10 cloves (optional).

3. Cover the peels and spices with white vinegar.

4. Place the jar in a sunlit area or window for 2 weeks.

5. Give the mixture a gentle shake every few days.

6. Let the solution sit for 2 weeks.

7. Strain the liquid and pour the infused vinegar into a glass bottle. 

8. Dilute it by combining equal parts of the citrus-vinegar mixture and water into a glass spray bottle.

Use on bathroom showers and sinks, counter-tops, cutting boards, fridge, garbage cans, kitchen sinks and the tub. Heads up! Do not use this solution (which is acidic) on granite or marble surfaces.

“We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.” -Alfred E. Newman 

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

1. Sprinkle a quarter cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl. The baking soda has scouring and deodorizing power – but doesn’t have anti-bacterial benefits.

2. Combine 1 cup of distilled white vinegar and ½ teaspoon tea tree essential oil (for additional anti-bacterial punch) in a spray glass bottle.

3. Spray the vinegar/tea tree oil mixture on toilet surfaces (handle, lid, toilet seat) and inside the toilet bowl.

4. Wipe the exposed surfaces with a clean, dry cloth.

5. Let the mixture fizz for several minutes. 

6. Brush and flush!

“What did one toilet say to the other? You look flushed!” ~ Anonymous

Glass and Mirror Cleaner

1. Combine 1 cup of distilled water (tap water can leave streaks) and 1/3 cup of white vinegar (antibacterial ingredient) in a 16-ounce glass spray bottle. 

2. Optional: Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil for a natural scent.

3. Optional: Add ½ cup rubbing alcohol. Yes, it’s a bit toxic, but it is low on the toxicity totem pole. Rubbing alcohol quickly evaporates and gives a streak-free shine.

“I look in the mirror and think, ‘Wow, I really need to clean my bathroom.” ~ Anonymous

Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Blog Post: April 1, 2025

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Eggs-citing! Easter is officially right around the corner! If you’re in search of fun ways to occupy and entertain your kids, there are plenty of fun Easter events in Waterloo Region.

From Easter Bunny Meet & Greets through to Easter Brunch aboard a heritage train, Waterloo Region offers lots of family-friendly events to keep you hoppin’ this Easter!

Check out these Family-friendly Easter Events in the Waterloo Region. 

Pre-Easter Event - April 12, 2025

Schneider Haus Easter Egg-stravaganza, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, ON

Take a hippity-hop through bunny lane! Watch the cutie pies in a peep parade as the baby chicks steal the show. Head out to collect eggs in the Rainbow Easter Egg Hunt. Doodle, sprinkle, and play – get creative with springtime crafts today.

Good Friday - April 18, 2025 

Celebrate Easter with your Furry Friend!

National Service Dogs’ Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs and their Families Fundraiser

Thousands of coloured eggs filled with treats and prizes for the pups are hidden in the park. Doggies (along with their humans) will search for and retrieve prizes from the collected eggs. This is a super-fun fundraiser to raise money for children with autism and to restore independence to veterans and first responders living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD). Loads of fun for Fido and the whole family!

Guelph Egg Hunt: Riverside Park, Guelph, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON

Kitchener Egg Hunt: Knollwood Park, 155 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON

Register here.

 Easter Weekend - April 18, 19, & 20, 2025

Spring Fling: A Family Easter Celebration at McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Avenue South Cambridge, ON

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with enjoyable spring-themed games and crafts. Plant posies. Spring into creativity with fun, seasonal crafts. How about a game of Bunny Bowling or Carrot Toss? Get ready for loads of fun and lots of laughter at this lively family day on the banks of the Grand River in Cambridge!

 Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025

St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market Easter Egg Hunt, St. Jacobs Farmers' Market - Farmyard, 878 Weber St N, Woolwich, ON 

Get ready for bunny hops and giggles galore. Meet the Easter Bunny – it’s a hoppy affair! Explore the farmyard for eggs - egg-citing places for every little explorer!

The Easter Egg-spress, Heritage Train Adventure, WCR Farmers’ Market Station located at 330 Farmers Market Road, St. Jacobs

Hop aboard the Easter Egg-spress! Get egg-cited – the family fun train is leaving! Your Easter Eggs-pedition includes a stopover in Waterloo Central Railway Park where the kids get to hunt for Easter treats. Then, you’re off to ride the rails to Elmira. Special guest appearance by The Easter Bunny! A very hoppy adventure!

Uptown Waterloo Easter Egg Hunt, Uptown Waterloo, ON

Celebrate with free face painting, caricature sketches, and The Uptown Waterloo Egg Hunt. Get ready to tap your feet to the Live DJ beat!

 Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025

Easter Brunch Train, Waterloo Central Railway, WCR Farmers’ Market Station located at 330 Farmers Market Road, St. Jacobs

Enjoy a taste of the past on this beautifully restored vintage railcar for a round-trip eggs-cursion to Elmira. Hop on board for a brunch to remember!

Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Blog Post: April 1, 2025

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Happy Anniversary to the

Best Real Estate Agents in Kitchener-Waterloo!

Congratulations to Looey Tremblay, 

Broker, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.

Phew!! Thirty years has whipped by in no time flat! This year marks Looey’s 30-year anniversary with RE/MAX Twin City. 

On behalf of our award-winning Waterloo Region real estate team, we’d like to congratulate Looey on his incredible success! 

As a consistent leader in the industry, Looey’s skill, determination, and ambition have served his many clients well, helping them to successfully buy and sell real estate in Kitchener-Waterloo and area. His skill in helping clients navigate the ups and downs of real estate cycles is the hallmark of his success. Clients love him.

Looey rose to the top of his profession by working hard and pushing his abilities to the limit. His dedication and warm personality shines through in every interaction. You won’t find a better or more capable real estate agent in Waterloo Region.

Click here to contact Looey directly.

Congratulations to Michael J. Saunders, 

Sales Representative, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.

Michael is also celebrating his 30-year anniversary as a Sales Representative with RE/MAX Twin City.

Saunders Tremblay Realty Team are delighted to congratulate Michael on this milestone marking a very successful career in real estate in Waterloo Region and beyond. 

Michael’s success stems from a foundation of repeat and referral-based business. His congeniality and dedication are legendary in real estate circles. Clients rave about him.

A hometown boy – born and raised in Elmira - Michael’s love for the community has served him well. He deserves the spotlight to celebrate his well-earned success.

Click here to contact Michael directly.

Congratulations to Robert Hooton, 

Sales Representative, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.

Bob joined RE/MAX Twin City five years before Looey and Michael did. 

So, the team at Saunders Tremblay Realty have the pleasure of congratulating Bob on his 35^th anniversary with RE/MAX Twin City!

Bob loves to guide clients through the process of buying and selling real estate in Waterloo Region. He is a well-liked and integral part of our award-winning Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph real estate team. 

Bob’s clients whole-heartedly recommend him and appreciate his dedication, energy, and professionalism.

Click here to contact Bob directly.

Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Blog Post: April 1, 2025

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