Agent Blogs

46 Mary Street is located in the lovely and much sought after Mary Allen Neighborhood of Kitchener Waterloo. On a large lot, it’s unusual for an inner city property to have such a large and private back yard. There is lots of room for the kids to play even... [ more ]

Be one of the first to see our fantastic new listing at 36 Woodhaven Road in Kitchener. Our First open house is this Sunday June the 24th from 2-4 PM. Completely renovated and updated one plus one bedroom bungalow. Enjoy the fantastic kitchen with a walkout to... [ more ]

 Alasdair Douglas & Keith Marshall are holding a couple of open houses this Sunday June 10th from 2-4pm. Visit Keith at 241 Simeon Street in Kitchener. This is a charming East Ward 2 1/2 storey home with finished loft/bedroom. Renovated and updated... [ more ]

Please visit our first Open House this Saturday June 9th from 2-4pm! You will be impressed by this luxurious second floor condo apartment in Kitchener's Market District. Features include two bedrooms, two bathrooms including a master bedroom ensuite... [ more ]

In the United States, in the 21 years between 1974 and 1995, at least 85 children died or suffered permanent brain damage in accidents involving automatic garage door openers. If only those injuries and deaths could have been avoided, and that’s exactly... [ more ]

 Are you looking for a spacious and stylish condo in Kitchener's desirable East Ward?  Please visit our open house this weekend at 122 Mansion Street this Saturday and Sunday May 26th & 27th from 2-4 pm. [ more ]

46 Mary Street is located in the lovely and much sought after Mary Allen Neighborhood of Kitchener Waterloo. On a large lot, it’s unusual for an inner city property to have such a large and private back yard. There is lots of room for the kids to play even... [ more ]

A chimney is designed to exhaust products of combustion from a fuel-burning appliance to the exterior of the building. A review of the condition of the chimney will normally take place during a home inspection. An inspector will look at the general condition of... [ more ]

LRT, RIM, Taxes, Northdale and real estate in Kitchener Waterloo There is always so much happening around Kitchener Waterloo. Its all interrelated at least to our taxes, neighborhoods and lifestyle. With the LRT given the green light to spend, the council... [ more ]

Victor Hussein – What does a real estate agent do that I can’t do myself? QUESTION: A while ago, you wrote an article outlining the pros and cons of selling a home privately versus using the services of a listing broker.  Can you now... [ more ]

A short video from Alasdair Douglas & Keith Marshall, Sales Representatives with Prudential Grand Valley Realty and online at www.kwhomesandhouses.com inviting you to our open house at 241 Simeon Street in Kitchener this Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th from... [ more ]

We often get asked if a home inspection is necessary for condominiums.  A condominium is a building like any other home that has repair and maintenance requirements. A qualified home inspector will give you information regarding the condition of the dwelling... [ more ]

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation gets reined in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. was established in 1946 to house returning war veterans and lead the nation’s housing program. It’s now a multibillion operation. In an ongoing effort to... [ more ]

Sustainable growth in Kitchener Waterloo Grand River Hospital In 1973 Waterloo Region had about 268,000 people. Today we have 535,000. Our population has about doubled in forty years. In about another twenty years we are predicted to be at about 735,000.... [ more ]

We see our share of 60 amp electrical services as we're inspecting homes in Waterloo Region and Guelph. These electrical services were commonly installed in homes prior to the 1950s. The term "60 amps" represents the maximum amount of current that a home... [ more ]