Hats off to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2022!

Hello

Hope October finds you well and enjoying the fall colours! With Oktoberfest in full swing and Thanksgiving weekend on the horizon, there's much to celebrate.

According to a recent blog post on the RE/MAX Canada website, Canada's real estate inventory may reach a crisis point  We all know what happens when there is a shortage of homes...buy now, while you still can. Read the full article here. 
 
On that note, we are actively seeking new listings. If you’d like to learn more about our marketing strategy to sell your home or just want to chat with us about the local market, please call or text any of us at the numbers listed below.

Normally, your home is your most valuable asset. We are acutely aware – as realtors and fellow homeowners – that selling your home is one of the most important financial decisions ever. As realtors, we take our role very seriously and are grateful for every listing, every referral, and every buyer.
 
We would never have succeeded without our loyal client base. Thank you!! Please make room in your busy schedule to join us on December 1 for our “Client Appreciation Night”, details to follow in our November newsletter. One thing’s for sure – when Michael plans a party, fun is sure to follow!

Happy Thanksgiving,

Aga Saunders 519-781-5726
Andy Naudi 226-789-7193
Looey Tremblay 519-241-1230
Marie Roy-MacDonald 519-880-4218
Michael J. Saunders 519-503-0500
Robert Hooton 519-589-0951
Syd Saunders 519-897-4110
Watch for news about our new team member!

RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.
Office: 519-579-4110

SOLD!! We need listings! We have active buyers ready to buy now! Call us today!

 

Beautifully Renovated Kitchener Bungalow 


Listed at: $700,000

MLS® Number: 40323656

9 Fife Avenue

Kitchener, ON

N2B 1M9 
 

• 3 bedroom/2 bathroom 
• Open concept bungalow
• Fully fenced mature yard
• Click here for a virtual tour of this lovely home in Kitchener with a party-size deck, gazebo and a six-person hot tub!

Text or call Aga Saunders, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. at 519-781-5726 to arrange your showing or for more info about this charming bungalow in Kitchener. If you're working with one of our team members, contact them directly to arrange a showing for you! 

 

Desirable Beechwood Home on Cul-de-Sac Listed at: $1,250,000 MLS® Number: 40333102 353 Browning Pl. Waterloo, ON N2L 2W2 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms Backs onto greenspace Great location close to the universities, shopping, parks Private drive, double wide Click here for a virtual tour of this 2-storey home in Beechwood Text or call Michael Saunders, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. at 519-503-0500 to arrange your showing. If you're working with one of our team members, contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!    Charming Condo in Kitchener close to the LRT Listed at: $249,900 MLS® Number: 40331667 64 Benton St., Unit 301 Kitchener, ON N2G 4L9    1-bedroom/1-bathroom condo Great for first-time homebuyers Open-concept kitchen, dining room/living room Building amenities include lounge, library, fitness room Click here for a virtual tour of this charming condo in Kitchener just minutes from the LRT! Text or call Michael Saunders, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. at 519-503-0500 to arrange your showing or for more info about this Kitchener condo for sale. If you're working with one of our team members, contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!      Uptown Waterloo Condo Listed at: $549,000 MLS® Number: 40288739 144 Park St., Unit 403 Waterloo, ON N2L 0B6    Bright and elegant 1-bedroom plus den Uptown Waterloo living at its best Numerous upgrades Click here to discover the many great features of this Waterloo condo including the super amenities! Text or call Marie Roy-MacDonald, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. at 519-880-4218 to arrange your showing or for more info. If you're working with one of our team members, contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!   Lakeside Bungalow at Blue Water Beach Listed at $829,000 MLS® Number: 40305900 12 Park Rd. Blue Water Beach, ON N7A 3X8 Private treed setting bungalow 2 kilometres south of Goderich Click here to discover the Top 10 reasons to love this lakeside gem! Text or call Andy Naudi, Salesperson, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. at 226-789-7193 to arrange your showing or for more info. If you're working with one of our team members, contact them directly to arrange a showing for you!   Put Your Garden To Sleep for the Winter Much about Mulch! Fall is a great time to mulch. Mulch before Jack Frost hits to insulate the soil and give your plants the winter protection they need. Cedar is the "go-to mulch" for many due to its insect-repelling properties. But, there is a dark underbelly to cedar mulch - its insect-repelling properties create a barrier for pollinators and beneficial insects; and cedar mulch can negatively impact the eco-system. A good option is shredded pine bark mulch (also known as "pine fines"). Pine bark mulches are great for moisture retention and also insulate the soil from external temperature changes. Steer clear of the dyed variety. Here are some local outlets where you can source pine mulch: Meadow Acres Garden Centre in Petersburg has both bulk and bagged shredded pine mulch. Local Home Hardware stores carry "All Treat" brand natural pine nuggets, a natural composter out of Arthur. Benjamin Tree Farm in Waterloo sells shredded pine mulch. They deliver 8 yards in a dump trailer for a flat fee based on zones. Grand River Stone in Kitchener sells shredded pine mulch. Dirt Cheap has shredded pine mulch in bulk, mini bags and tote delivery options.   Watch for our upcoming September 2022 Kitchener-Waterloo real estate market update....coming soon to your inbox!   Ein Prosit!   Biergartens, bratwurst and Bavarian music! Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda are back in full swing! Join the fun and festivities at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2022. Or as Bob likes to say: "Raise a stein in good cheer, it's time to drink another beer!" Don't miss The Twilight Zoo and Zombie Walk in Elora for more spooky happenings during Monster Month!   Autumn Fruit Cake     Ingredients: 1 cup plain full fat yogurt, well stirred 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large pinch sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 quartered prune plums 1 14 oz can apricots, drained and halved zest of one lemon Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly oil a 10-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl whisk the yogurt, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the oil in a steady stream whisking to combine. Add the eggs - one by one - whisking to mix after each addition. 3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a small bowl and fold it into the wet batter until just combined. Stir in the lemon zest. 4. Transfer the batter into the cake pan and top with the chopped apricots and prune plums. 5. Bake the cake on the centre rack for about 45 minutes until golden brown, or until a cake tester comes out clean and the top springs back lightly when touched. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then lift it out with the parchment paper and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Recipe Credit: Adapted from Elizabeth Bard's "Lunch in Paris"