Have Your Cake* (Lake) & Eat It, Too! –  Issue 309

Picture this: you’re spending May 24 weekend at your family cottage, enjoying BBQs, beverages & beautiful views. And next weekend, another family is enjoying the same rest and relaxation, while helping you pay your mortgage at the same time. On this week’s blog, we discuss ...

Election Year –  Issue 308

With election signs popping up throughout the city, we take a moment to look at one hot button topic: housing affordability.

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/may-13

April Stats –  Issue 307

A shift in our local market is beginning to show itself. With an influx of new listings and a lull in sales, prices have taken a moment of pause. Read the full April reports at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/may-6

Cocktail Conversation –  Issue 306

As cocktail parties begin to make a reappearance, we wonder if the cardinal rule – don’t talk about politics or religion – should be expanded to include real estate?

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/april-29

Myth Busting Today's Real Estate Market –  Issue 305

Constant change in our local market leads to a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. Powerful beliefs developed over time lead people to make assumptions in the market that are based on historical data that is no longer relevant or applicable.

Today’s blog explores some ...

Spring Shift –  Issue 304

As the seasons change, we’re starting to see a shift in our local real estate market as well. Just weeks ago we saw dozens of buyers competing for properties, and now it’s not uncommon for offer night to come and go without a single offer.

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Spring Shift –  Issue 304

As the seasons change, we’re starting to see a shift in our local real estate market as well. Just weeks ago we saw dozens of buyers competing for properties, and now it’s not uncommon for offer night to come and go without a single offer.

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1st Quarter Stats –  Issue 303

1st quarter numbers are in and we’re pleased to see a little space opening up in this tight market.

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/april-8

Optimism, Skepticism & Cynicism –  Issue 302

With a provincial election on the horizon, a lot of cynicism has been cropping up around promises to address major issues – particularly the real estate market. Today’s blog looks at decoding which housing-related campaign promises actually hold water.

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Spring Cool Down –  Issue 301

As the weather warms up, we’re seeing a much different trend in the Guelph real estate market. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been noticing a market that is a lot cooler when compared to the red hot start to the year.

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When an Idea Becomes an Obsession –  Issue 300

It’s our 300th issue! What started out as PDF reports for a small group of clients has grown into thousands of subscribers and a super-functional search site, all thanks to the support of our loyal readers! Here’s to 300 more!

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Consistency –  Issue 299

This week we look at how consistency (or lacktherof) makes for opportunities for savvy buyers – and speaking of consistency, next week is our 300th blog!

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/march-11

February Stats –  Issue 298

This past month, we saw 330 new listings in the City of Guelph – 36% higher than the 14 year average – is this the beginnings of growing home inventory, or have sellers jumped into the spring market early to cash in on buyer demand?

Read the full story, plus our February ...

Is Now the Time to Take Risks? –  Issue 297

The world feels increasingly turbulent, and many are wondering: is now the time to take risks in the real estate market? We address this question on today’s blog.

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/february-25

The Housing Affordability Report –  Issue 296

This Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force published their inaugural report this past week – within it, 55 recommendations, mainly centred around increasing housing density and streamlining new development. On this week’s blog, we break down the main points of the report.

What's a Buyer to Do? –  Issue 295

Frustrated buyers are a key component of many real estate headlines – so much so, that we often forget that each of these buyers has their own story. On today’s blog, we tell the story of two Guelph buyers and their options in this difficult market.

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January Stats –  Issue 294

With the first month of 2022 behind us, we take an in-depth look at our local real estate market.

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/february-4

Out of Town Opportunity –  Issue 293

Record-high home values are proving to be a Catch-22 for would-be downsizers in Guelph. We take a look at affordable detached homes across Ontario – and you might be surprised where we found them.

Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/january-28

Talking With the Experts: CREA's Shaun Cathcart –  Issue 292

CREA Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart joins us to discuss the current state of the Canadian real estate market. Shaun discusses how demand is fuelled by rising immigration rates and a new generation of buyers, the type of new-build homes buyers actually need, and where he sees our local ...

2021 Year in Review –  Issue 291

We’ve released our 2021 Year in Review Market Stats in this week’s blog. We take a look at which home types and neighbourhoods Guelph buyers are finding opportunity in, plus an in-depth look at our local townships and the tri-cities. Read the full story at ...