According to this recent press release from the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) the number of homes sold to buyers by area Realtors in the local area have increased in April.

CONTINUED STRENGTH IN LOCAL HOME SALES

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON (May 3, 2012) --   Residential real estate sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), were up over last year for the second consecutive month.

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According to the latest press release from the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS (KWAR), houses for sale in Kitchener-Waterloo and area increased in March this year.

Kitchener-Waterloo Home Sales Strong In March

Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (April 4, 2012) --   Residential property sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS® System) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR), increased 8 percent in March compared to last year. There were 660 residential sales last month, 32.8 percent more than in February.

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Here's a list of energy saving tips provided in a great format. Perhaps there are a few ideas that you haven't thought of yet...

This infographic from England was created by Wickes Building Supplies.

I'm sure that you have heard on the news about the extremely low rates currently available from some Canadian Banks right now!

While rate is important, it may not be the most important factor in your situation.

Here are some of the items you should take a look at when negotiating your next mortgage (and there are more...).

1. The maximum amortization period

2. How long will they hold the rate for you? Can I arrange this mortgage before I start looking for a home?

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Any REALTOR^® can sell you a house...

But a Buyer's Representative looks out for your best interests!

A Coldwell Banker Buyer's Representative represents you, the home buyer, during every step of the real estate transaction.

In fact, a Buyer's Representative has a legal responsibility to home buyers. That means your interest and preferences are always our first consideration, from the moment you start looking to the moment you close.

This type of focus and dedication allows you to shop for a home with the ease and confidence of knowing you have someone looking out for your best interests.

Call or email Tracey today...

a Buyer's Representative that will be completely devoted to you!

Tracey Appleton,
Sales Resentative
(519) 500-1226 Mobile
Tracey-Appleton@ColdwellBanker.ca

Robert Hunsberger was a November "Achiever" at Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty.

Coldwell Banker asked kids "What is real estate"? They gave some pretty good answers...

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It looks like MCC has a good chance to win this contest! Watch the video and help the cause!

This is a great video produced by Ken Ogasawara and Jonathan Steckley at MCC Ontario in Kitchener. These folks have done a very engaging little video on energy conservation. Congratulations Ken and Jonathan!

They have entered the video in a contest at WattsNext.ca. They are trying to win a solar energy system for the MCC. The winner is the video with the most views... share it and watch it!

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Latest Episode of The Truth! From Coldwell Banker and FunnyorDie.com

As you may know, a common mistake that the Coldwell Banker brand sees from time to time is that some consumers think that we're a bank. So we thought it was time to deal with this...

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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At Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty we proudly celebrated our 25th Anniversary Year by sponsoring our third Habitat for Humanity Home in Kitchener-Waterloo.

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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Did you know that the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board has a special mobile website for local MLS® listings? Actually there are two versions of this website!

The first one can be viewed here: KWhomes.mobi This site will allow to search for properties that for sale on the local MLS® system. You can get the basic details of those listings along with photographs and a map link.

The other version is available to buyers that have obtained a personal "User Code" from a REALTOR®. This version gives you all the features that you obtain by using the above version, plus additional detailed information about each listing.

Contact Tracey today at Tracey-Appleton@ColdwellBanker.ca to obtain your User Code for the second mobile website. After you obtain your code visit KWhomes.mobi, enter your code in the box and press the "Login" button. You now have the details of any MLS® listing in Kitchener-Waterloo and area at your fingertips on your mobile phone, PDA or smartphone!

If you are familiar with QR Codes, here is one that will take you directly to KWhomes.mobi. Try it now!