Market Updates
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June Housing Stats Point to More Balanced Market in Waterloo Region
WATERLOO REGION, ON (July 4, 2025) —In June, a total of 676 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 0.3 per cent increase compared to the same period last year and a decline of 21.7 per cent compared…
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BoC hits pause despite escalating tariffs
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 2.75%, pausing after a 225-basis-point reduction since June. This places the rate within the estimated neutral range of 2.25% to 3.25%. The central bank cited a weaker Q1 economy with slower job growth, reduced consumer and business spending, and a cooling housing market. Still,…
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Waterloo Region Home Sales Cool in March as Inventory Reaches Nine-Year High
(April 2, 2025) —In March, a total of 459 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 23.1 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year and a decline of 45.2 per cent compared to the average number…
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Spring Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a quick little Spring Cleanup Checklist for Ontario, perfect for preparing your backyard after the snow melts: 1. Inspect Your Yard for Winter Damage 2. Prune Trees and Shrubs 3. Clean Gutters and Downspouts 4. Lawn Care 5. Prepare Flower Beds 6. Inspect and Repair Outdoor Structures 7. Test Your Lawn Equipment 8. Refresh…
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New Listings Rise, While Home Sales Decline in Waterloo Region
The statistics provided in this report are based on information from the ITSO MLS® System. Multiple MLS® Systems operate within Ontario, and while none can be guaranteed to include every property listed or sold within a given area, they effectively illustrate market trends. WATERLOO REGION, ON (March 5, 2025) —In February, a total of 363 homes were…
