Questions answered by our expert: Re/Max Julie Wilson 2008-11-20 05:37:31 http://koolfm.com/experts/view/all/ 2008 Kool FM Congratulations. Thank you for your question. Housing prices here in the Kitchener/waterloo area have so far only seen a very slight dip and slow down in today's market. Once the elections are over we will see the turbulence settle and we will be able to get a better grip on the real estate market here and any changes in the future. Presently there is no need to panic. If you are looking to move in July I would wait until March or April to put your home on the market. Unless you sell now and rent until you move but I don't see any benefit for you in doing that. When you are ready to sell I will be happy to meet with you and advise you on how you can get the most money for your home in any type of market. http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-10-14 08:00:00 EDT It varies depending on which price range you are looking in. Sellers dominate in the $250,000. and under market. Prices have risen and the buyers looking in this price range find there are few homes to choose from and have to pay the price. MlS statistics show that there are fewer homes on the market than this time last year. http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-04-27 08:00:00 EDT That is a great question. If you invest now, you will see a return on that investment when you go to sell your home. Below please find a list of common things sellers do, to maximize the resale value of their home. If you have further questions, please contact me and I would be pleased to help you. If you don't have money in the budget for renovations, I strongly recommend that you remove clutter and debris from in and around your home. My other suggestion? Clean, Clean, Clean! This will bring you top dollar for a few hours of hard work. Bathrooms 56% Flooring 22% painting 29% Kitchens 44% landscaping 7% http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-03-24 08:00:00 EDT Just send me an email with your property address and I can email you what homes are selling for in your neighborhood. juliewilsonremax@hotmail.com http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-02-29 08:00:00 EDT Does my mortgage have any prepayment clauses? Will I have a penalty to pay off my mortgage early or sell my home? How much is the CMHC premium if I put less that 20% down? http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-02-28 08:00:00 EDT 5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes 1. They don't ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. 2. They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. They don't find the right agent who is willing to help and educate them through the home buying process. 4. They don't do enough to make their offer (not necessarily price)look appealing to a seller. 5. They don't think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years. http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-02-01 08:00:00 EDT