During the heat of the summer our lawns often need to be watered. The Region of Waterloo has an outdoor water use by-law that comes into effect when there is a drought or when drinking water storage runs low.

Here is a PDF outlining the by-law: Water Use Postcard (Stage 2). Stage 1 is in effect year-round in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Stage 2 is in effect from May 31 to September 30.

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Open House in Laurelwood (Waterloo)

600 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo ON
(Laurelwood Commons Plaza)

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The school boards in the Kitchener Waterloo area have an excellant website for families moving to Waterloo Region. It includes information about the individual schools, the areas served by each school and the transportation services that are available.

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When I bought my house in Laurelwood about 10 years ago, it was among the first built on the block in a new section of the neigbourhood. I confess I was, at the time, largely attracted by the affordability of the home compared to some other new construction I was considering at the time (I needed a new home out of consideration for my children's allergies and asthma) and by the proximity to the Laurel Creek Conservation area.

For the first few years we lived with construction dust and building traffic but also enjoyed frequent wild animal sightings on the construction site(foxes, raccoons, deer, snapping turtles, frogs, to name a few.)!

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We recently did some calculations in answer to a website visitor's inquiry about the value of homes in the area of Beaver Creek Road in Waterloo (the Laurelwood neighbourhood). Here is what we found:

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In this recent press release from the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors (KWAR) it is reported that home sales on the local MLS system are up once again.

K-W HOME SALES UP FOR SECOND MONTH IN A ROW

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (July 6, 2011) -For the second consecutive month, residential sales increased on a monthly basis compared to last year. This brings the total number of sales recorded through the Multiple Listing System (MLS®) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) during the first half of the year to 3,443, a 5.4% decrease compared to 2010, but in line with the 5 year average.

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You are invited to attend this special private open house event at the Reflections at Laurelwood Sales Centre. With more than 60% sold and construction on Building 1 underway, don't miss this opportunity to view Reflections at Laurelwood!

If you're planning to attend, please RSVP to newhomes@coldwellbankerpbr.com.

Thursday, June 16, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Another first for the real estate innovative leader, Coldwell Banker has once again raised the bar for the industry by partnering with Apple to create and release a new iPad app that puts our listings on center stage!

The iPad remains one of the most utilized technology devices on the market today. Coldwell Banker is now tapping into the millions of iPad users by developing an iPad app that allows users to easily search for property listings, agents and local Coldwell Banker offices.

But what really makes the app unique is its ability to take advantage of the iPad's Multi-Touch interface and large display that will allow agents to showcase our videos and deliver a great experience.

Other highlights of the app include integrated Yelp data; social media sharing capabilities; and more! To watch a promotional video of the app's functionality, click here. Users can download the app for free from the App Store on iPad, or from iTunes.

Activity has begun at 776 & 778 Laurelwood Drive in Waterloo.

Sales have been very strong at the Sales Centre for the Reflections at Laurelwood Apartment Condominium project. The 50% sold mark was past a while back and the site is now being prepared for construction of this exciting new condo project to begin.

For more information about the Reflections at Laurelwood project contact Robert Hunsberger or visit the builder's website atReflectionsCondo.ca

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Construction of the newest branch of the Waterloo Public Library is well underway. The "John M. Harper Branch Library" will be located at the corner of Fischer-Hallman Road and Laurelwood Drive in the Laurelwood neighbourhood. The new building will also house a new family YMCA facility.

You can find more information on this project at the John M. Harper Branch Library blog website.

Here is a recent video tour of the site that is posted on the Waterloo Library YouTube channel at YouTube.com/WaterlooLibrary

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You are invited to take advantage of a chance to donate some of your used stuff to a good cause.  Proceeds will go to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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You are invited to attend our Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Concierge Trade Show for Homeowners.

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Construction of the newest branch of the Waterloo Public Library is well underway. The "John M. Harper Branch Library" will be located at the corner of Fischer-Hallman Road and Laurelwood Drive in the Laurelwood neighbourhood. The new building will also house a new family YMCA facility.

You can find more information on this project at the John M. Harper Branch Library blog website.

Here is a video tour of the site that was created by Councillor Karen Scian. (Courtesy of YouTube)

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The Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association (LWNA) is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers for residents of Laurelwood.

If you live in the Laurelwood neighbourhood of Waterloo, or are considering a move to the Laurelwood area, you may be interested to know about the Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association. The purpose of this group is to promote and present numerous community based activities and to develop relationships with the city of Waterloo.

You can visit the Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association website at: Laurelwood.ca

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We recently did some calculations in answer to a website visitor's inquiry about the value of homes in the area of Beaver Creek Road in Waterloo (in the Laurelwood neighbourhood). Here is what we found:

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According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around Virginia Creeper Street in Waterloo Ontario speaks English (91%), is married (65%) and has a University or College education (64%).

Here is the age distribution:
0-19 years: 36%
20-29 years: 7%
30-44 years: 25%
45-54 years: 18%
55+ years: 14%

Some of the dominant languages spoken include:
English, Korean, Cantonese, and Serbian.

Ethnicities include:
English, Chinese, Canadian and German.