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Market Monday August 2026

Market Monday August 2026

August brought another month of evolving market conditions across Stratford, Perth County, Woolwich, and Wellesley. With eight months of 2026 now behind us, the year-to-date data is providing…

Tariffs and Two Markets

Tariffs and Two Markets

What does the current trade war mean for our local real estate market? With new tariffs, economic uncertainty, and plenty of headlines creating concern, it’s a fair question…

The Market Strength of a Century Home

The Market Strength of a Century Home

Why do century homes continue to hold their value when markets soften? In every soft market, the pattern is familiar: buyers become cautious, showings slow, and offers get…

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Smart New Ways to Make Your Gardening High …

Smart New Ways to Make Your Gardening High …

With the promise of spring in the air and the joys of gardening once again calling, experts share…

4 Ways Architecture and Design Are Turning to …

4 Ways Architecture and Design Are Turning to …

The restorative powers of green space are not to be underestimated—here’s how top projects around the world are…

Lake Simcoe Waterfront Sales: 1st Quarter Review 2022

Lake Simcoe Waterfront Sales: 1st Quarter Review 2022

The first quarter of 2022 revealed a very slow start to the year for waterfront sales. Inventory levels…

10 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Lighting

10 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Lighting

Change your world with light.In Ilse Crawford’s beautiful book, The Sensual Home, she places an important emphasis on natural light…

Mindful Meditation: Create Your Own Sound-Room Sanctuary

Mindful Meditation: Create Your Own Sound-Room Sanctuary

How can meditation help with the stresses and strains of everyday life? Experts recommend a dedicated space at…

5 Sustainable Items Shaping Home Design in 2022

5 Sustainable Items Shaping Home Design in 2022

Line up for eye-catching colour, bold shapes, and a whole new angle on adding personality to As top…

6 Christmas Activities to do in Waterloo this …

6 Christmas Activities to do in Waterloo this …

Enjoy colourful lights & bring your cameras – there’s lots of holiday things to do in Waterloo Region! You…

Shape Up: 5 Ways to Incorporate Geometric Design …

Shape Up: 5 Ways to Incorporate Geometric Design …

Line up for eye-catching colour, bold shapes, and a whole new angle on adding personality to your space…

Meet a Barbecue Master and Upgrade Your Outdoor …

Meet a Barbecue Master and Upgrade Your Outdoor …

Make the most of the warm weather and embrace easy outdoor dining with these high-end essentialsThis article was…

Pet-a-Porter: The Luxury Accessories Your Dog Deserves

Pet-a-Porter: The Luxury Accessories Your Dog Deserves

From sleek leather harnesses to feather-trimmed sweaters, we take a look at the best in show of designer…

Eco-Friendly Design: Are You Sitting Sustainably?

Eco-Friendly Design: Are You Sitting Sustainably?

It’s not enough for homewares to simply look good—today’s truly stylish pieces are those that have been responsibly…

Kitchener-Waterloo Home Buyers Looking To Stratford for Affordability

Kitchener-Waterloo Home Buyers Looking To Stratford for Affordability

With the average detached home price in Kitchener-Waterloo reaching $907,690 many local buyers have begun to expand their…

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