Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors
540 Riverbend Dr N2K 3S2 Kitchener, ON, Canada

Why join KWAR? Because local expertise matters. We are extremely proud of the ongoing and extensive education we offer our members. Visit https://kwar.ca/why-join-kwar/ for more information. #WhyJoinKWAR

Just one week after Kitchener council voted unanimously in support of a bylaw amendment to allow the construction of additional dwellings or tiny homes on certain residential properties, Cambridge council is expected to receive a notice of motion from Ward 7 Councillor Scott Hamilton to take the first steps toward a similar outcome.

Don't forget to register for Let's Get Real with KWAR’s Executive Team! Join us on April 28th for a discussion with our first-ever all-women Board of Directors Executive Committee. There is a lot to celebrate and discuss, as we look at the history and growth of female leaders in Real Estate. We will dive into the stories and experiences of our team and learn how they got to where they are today.

Richard Kelly-Ruetz, the city’s planning project manager for the additional dwelling units, said as permits come in, the city will send a courtesy notice letter to homeowners within 30 metres of the tiny house application, which mean as many as 20 property owners. To learn more about the City of Kitchener's Backyard homes and duplexes visit: https://www.kitchener.ca//backyard-homes-and-duplexes.aspx

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Homeowners pay privately for upkeep, street lighting and snow removal on the road and trail. Public access to the trail is guaranteed by a legal agreement called an easement.

Spread joy and magic this holiday season! Help us put smiles on children’s faces in need on Christmas morning! LEAP is collecting toys for children in need in ...our community this holiday season! Drop off on December 9 from 1pm-7pm at the LEAP office or we can arrange pick up or drop off during a time that suits you! Will you join us? #joinus #holiday #charity #donation #giveback #leaptogether #leapintogiving

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Today we remember all of those who have served and continue to serve this great country of ours during times of war, conflict and peace. Our duty is to take up their torch, hold it high and not break faith. #weremember #lestweforget

Heartwood Place is a recipient of $4,066 from KWAR’s Every REALTOR Campaign. Heartwood Place was founded by the late Mary Bales who was a REALTOR member of KWAR for 40 years. Heartwood Place currently has 120 affordable housing units in Waterloo Region and they are actively lobbying for more affordable housing in our community. #REALTORSCareWeek

Every year, Keller Williams Golden Triangle Realty, as well as the Jim Reitzel Team, participates in this fantastic event where we give toys and food to familie...s in need for the holidays. This year, things are a little different, Jeff Reitzel explains. Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors #jimreitzelteam #kwawesome #family100

Regional staff are optimistic Fischer-Hallman Road can be reopened as planned by the end of this year with a two-lane temporary roadway. The archeology team is working closely with the region and other partners to make sure the excavations are being done with due care while meeting construction deadlines with the aim of reopening the important corridor into Kitchener.

"Opening a hub office in a smaller community provides an opportunity to acquire real estate square footage and add capacity without breaking the bank."

We hope you can make it to next week's Rural Mayors Panel! Join us online to hear directly from our local leaders as they focus on re-opening the economy and plan for recovery. Register Here: https://members.kwar.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=552

KWAR’s Volunteer Award is presented annually to a REALTOR who has shown both commitment and dedication to the association and within the community. Melodie Walsh was presented with the award last Friday at KWAR's virtual Annual General Meeting. Melodie exemplifies the kind of camaraderie that is so vital to being both a good REALTOR and a good person, says KWAR President Colleen Koehler. Whether it is through her volunteerism in the community or at the association, Melodie brings her special blend of friendliness, compassion and humour to everything she does. Read more about Melodie and watch her acceptance video here: https://kwar.ca/melodie-walsh-volunteer-award/

The new building is proposed to rent 32 one-bedroom units. It would be built in the interior of the complex that already rents 78 units offering two, three or four bedrooms. This is a real sweet addition for their community, having an infill development, Mayor Dave Jaworsky said. The more we can enable them, the better.

KWAR's president Colleen Koehler recently talked to CTV Kitchener about our hot September home sales and our OREA proposals to bring more supply to the market https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video

If anything, what COVID has done is really heighten the importance and value of home, Colleen Gayford Koehler said. People want to stay in their homes for longer so they’re building home office spaces or gyms, or creating space for extended family to move in. With more people able to work remotely, Waterloo Region is seeing an influx of buyers coming from the Greater Toronto Area and from other provinces like Alberta, Koehler said. If people only have to drive in to work once or twice a week, they’re choosing to live somewhere a little further from the office at a much more affordable price, she said.