Wishing you a Happy Easter from The Saunders Tremblay Realty Team!
As the snow melts and the weather warms up, it's time to crack open your windows and breathe in the springtime air. There's no better time than Spring to list your property for sale or launch a search for your ideal property in Kitchener-Waterloo and area. 
With our accomplished team of 7 agents, there is no need to walk on egg shells if you're ready to buy or sell real estate in Kitchener-Waterloo. 
 
If you're thinking of listing your property, contact any of our team today to receive a "Complimentary Home Evaluation". Getting an accurate home assessment is important so that we can get you top $$$ for your home. We have a top-notch sales and marketing team ready to guide you through the selling process to make it as pleasant and straightforward as possible.

Want to get up to speed on the latest statistics and trends in the K-W real estate market? Syd Saunders has the latest Kitchener-Waterloo real estate stats for you in the video below. 

 
April's newsletter has all the hallmarks of Spring....fresh, new listings; local Easter Egg hunts; egg-stra special local restaurants, events and more! 
 
As Robin Williams once said: Spring is nature's way of saying 'Let's party!'
Or, as Michael likes to say:
"Spring has sprung
The grass has riz
I think it's time for another gin fizz!"
 


Have a fun and peaceful Easter,
 
Aga Binkowski 519-781-5726
Andy Naudi 226-789-7193
Bob Hooton 519-589-0951
Looey Tremblay 519-241-1230
Marie MacDonald 519-880-4218
Michael J. Saunders 519-503-0500
Syd Saunders 519-897-4110
 
The Saunders Tremblay Realty Team
Website: https://www.kitchenerwaterloo-realestate.com
RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.
Office: 519-579-4110



 
Brand New Corner Condo in Garment Street Lofts!

Listed at: $599,900
MLS® Number:  40200427
 104 GARMENT Street
Unit# 1907, Tower 2
Kitchener, ON
N2G 0C8
  • Condo in Garment Street Lofts
  • Brand New Corner Unit
  • Prime Downtown Kitchener Location
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Baths: 1
  • 699 total finished sq. ft.
  • Close to LRT
  • Gym & Rooftop Garden
  • Media & Party Room
  • Square footage shown is total finished square feet
Click here for a virtual tour of this beautiful new condo in Garment Street Lofts!

Click here to view the full listing details of this lovely condo in Waterloo. Text or call Michael Saunders, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. to arrange your showing or for more info - 519-503-0500. Or email Michael at [email protected].  If you’re working with one of our team members, feel free to contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!


 
Updated Brick Home in Waterloo with In-Law Suite!

Listed at: $599,900
MLS® Number: 40232900
219 Bridgeport Rd., E.
Waterloo, ON
N2J 2K7
  • Single-family Home
  • Desirable Waterloo Location
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths: 2
  • 2060 total finished sq. ft.
  • In-law Suite
  • 2 Kitchens
  • Main Floor Updated Kitchen
  • Updated Windows
  • Separate Entrances
  • 2 Driveways
  • 5 Parking Spots
  • Oversized Garage
  • Fully Fenced Private Rear Yard
  • Square footage shown is total finished square feet
Click here for a virtual tour of this updated brick home in Waterloo with an in-law suite!

Click here to view full listing details of this lovely single-family home in Waterloo. Text or call Aga Binkowski, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. to arrange your showing or for more info - 519-781-5726. Or email Aga at [email protected]. If you’re working with one of our team members, feel free to contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!


 
Two-Storey Home with In-Law Suite!
Listed at: $799,900
MLS® Number: 40223406
51 Shadeland Crescent
Kitchener, ON
N2M 2J1
  • Semi-Detached Home
  • Bedrooms: 3+1
  • Baths: 2
  • 1865 total finished sq. ft.
  • 3 Spacious Bedrooms Upstairs
  • Updated Kitchen w/ Soft Close Drawers
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • In-law Suite
  • Separate Entrances
  • Fenced Yard with Garden & Shed
  • Square footage shown is total finished square feet
  • Not holding offers!
Click here for virtual tour of this semi-detached home in Kitchener with an in-law suite!

Click here to view full listing details of this 1865 sq. ft. Kitchener home. Text or call Michael Saunders, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. to arrange your showing or for more info - 519-503-0500. Or email Michael at [email protected].  If you’re working with one of our team members, feel free to contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!


 

Treat yourself to a
LOBSTER BURGER TODAY

Mention "Looey and Michael sent me"
and receive a 10% discount 
 
Lobster Burger Bar opened its doors in Waterloo in August 2021. Located in the University Plaza, LBB serves delicious dishes with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from local Canadian farmers and producers. Our burgers are made from certified AA Angus Beef. Fresh lobster is brought in weekly from our plant on the East Coast of Canada. Join us for lunch or dinner and find out what our rave reviews are all about!
 
Winner of the Diners' Choice Award 2021
 
Book your table today! 
 
https://lobsterburgerbar.com

 

Elora Easter Egg Hunt
 
 
Take a hip and a hop with the kids to Elora for an Easter Egg Hunt - from now through April 13th. Good fun, fresh country air, and loot! What could be better? 

For more information about the Elora Easter Egg Hunt, call Knox Presbyterian Church at 519-846-8061.
 
"Easter Egg Hunts are proof that your kids can find things when they really want".
Anonymous
Return of Live Theatre to St. Jacobs!
 
Celebrate the return of live theatre at St. Jacob's Country Playhouse, St. Jacob's Schoolhouse Theatre, Drayton Festival Theatre, and Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. Choose from 100%-capacity performances (no proof of vaccination required) and limited capacity (33% reduced) with no proof of vaccination required. Great 2022 season line-up includes Wizard of Oz; Driving Miss Daisy; Fiddler on the Loose; On Golden Pond; The Sound of Music; Mamma Mia! and more!

For more info, call toll-free 1-855-372-9866 or visit www.draytonentertainment.com 

“May the rest of our lives, be the best of our lives.” Young Tanya, Mamma Mia!

Selling your Home?

Set the Stage...Starting with your Kitchen!
 
The kitchen is the heart of the home and buyers pay particular attention to kitchens. They may forget there’s a bidet in the powder room or whether there’s a closet in the foyer, but they will remember your kitchen...and any toast crumbs left on your counter!

Here are some tips to stage your kitchen when you’re selling your home:
  • Remove your coffee bean grinder, espresso machine, mandoline, citrus juicer, pressure cooker, avocado slicer, and other latest and greatest kitchen gadgets from your countertops. Buyers like to see lots of countertop surface space – not your prized “La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine”.
  • Replace old cabinet hardware – upgrading drawer and cabinet pulls is a pretty quick and easy fix. Cabinet handles are considered “the jewellery of the kitchen”. Check local home improvement stores; and online outlets like Wayfair and Amazon. If you want to “make a statement with your handles” check out Etsy, Rejuvenation, West Elm, and Top Knob. Lee Valley in Waterloo has a large selection of kitchen hardware too.
  • Swap out a scratched and stained sink with a brand spanking new sink. Presto! Instant improvement!
  • Give your cabinets a facelift! Kitchen cabinet refacing can completely transform your kitchen. A little tuck here, a little nip there! Oops, wrong facelift! Seriously, though, refacing your kitchen cabinetry is a super way to achieve a totally remodelled look – without the hefty price tag of new cabinets.
  • Remove and reorganize furniture if your kitchen space seems cramped. Switch out 6 chairs for 4 chairs around your breakfast table.
  • Ensure everything in the kitchen is spotless and shiny. Trade Secret: pay particular attention to the base cabinet under the sink. This cabinet door is the one most often opened by buyers. (Pssst! The underwear drawer in your bedroom is likely right up there too!).
  • Replace kitchen mats if they are worn. Check out local hardware stores (Swanson’s Home Hardware on Park Street has lots of home décor items); and local garden centres like Meadow Acres Garden Centre. Zehr’s Marketplace offers plenty of options too.
  • Clean your dishwasher. You’ll be surprised what a gunky mess it might be! Remove the racks and baskets. Use a wooden barbecue skewer or toothpick to clean out debris in the spinning arm. Remove the filter and use a toothbrush to scrub the filter and the drain area with baking soda paste. Soak a cloth with white vinegar and a few squirts of lemon juice and wipe the seal, sides, edges, utensil holders, racks, buttons, and panel. Pour a couple of cups of vinegar into the bottom of your dishwasher and run the cycle.
  • Lastly, give your kitchen “The Smell Test”. No buyer wants a whiff of last night’s leftovers, garbage, recycling, or pet-related smells.
  • When a showing is scheduled, turn on the lights, fling open the curtains and raise the blinds. You want your kitchen to be shown in the best light possible.
These simple improvements can make an enormous difference in how your kitchen looks to buyers. If your kitchen sparkles and shines, buyers will remember it!
 
“My cooking is fabulous! Even the smoke alarm cheers me on!” ~ Anonymous

Hoppy Easter Sunday Brunch

California Eggs Benedict

Try this new spin on an old favourite!
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
For the hollandaise sauce:
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste 
Click here for the full recipe for California Eggs Benedict from The Curvy Carrot.