Scott Bruinsma, Realtor

It's SOLD! It was a pleasure working with these clients again. Thank you for trusting me to be your realtor and congratulations on the sale of your home.

Thinking of buying or selling in , or beyond? I'd love to help! Call or text me at 226-338-9038 📞

It's SOLD! Congratulations to my clients on the sale of this fantastic home🎉. Thank you for trusting me to be your Realtor and best of luck on the next chapter.

Thinking of buying or selling in , or beyond? I'd love to help! Call or text me at 226-338-9038 📞

May stats are here from Waterloo Region Association of Realtors.

“May saw a dip in the number of sales across all categories, with condo apartments experiencing the largest drop,” says Christal Moura, president of WRAR. “The Condo market also had the greatest supply level, posing a challenge for sellers, especially for units with one or fewer bedrooms, where the current inventory level exceeds buyer demand.”

All the details:

Detached Homes
- 467 detached homes were sold
- 1.3% ⬇ decrease compared to May 2023
- Average price $943,859
- 0.4% ⬆ increase compared to April 2024

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Townhomes
- 134 townhomes were sold
- 3.6% ⬇ decrease compared to May 2023
- Average price $653,761
- 0.9% ⬇ decrease compared to April 2024

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Condos
- 82 condos were sold
- 34.4% ⬇ decrease compared to May 2023
- Average price $459,260 (apartment style)
- 5.6% ⬇ decrease compared to April 2024

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Semi-detached
- 59 semi-detached homes were sold
- 13.2% ⬇ decrease compared to May 2023
- Average price $699,780
- 5.1% ⬆ increase compared to April 2024.

This amazing home is now listed on realtor.ca.

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Check out this listing 234 14TH CONCESSION ROAD EAST Concession, Puslinch, Ontario N0B2J0

April stats are here from Waterloo Region Association of Realtors.

“The real estate market appeared to be well-balanced last month,” says Christal Moura, president of WRAR. “The market experienced a slight increase in home sales and moderate price fluctuations. Additionally, the number of homes for sale reached an eight-year high for the month of April, which translates to more available options for potential buyers.”

All the details:

Detached Homes
- 406 detached homes were sold
- 0.5%️ ️⬆ increase compared to April 2023
- Average price $938,478
- 1.8% ⬇ decrease compared to March 2024

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Townhomes
- 137 townhomes were sold
- 15.1% ⬆ increase compared to April 2023
- Average price $660,945
- 0.8% ⬇ decrease compared to March 2024

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Condos
- 90 condos were sold
- 5.3% ⬇ decrease compared to April 2023
- Average price $485,556 (apartment style)
- 0.5% ⬆ increase compared to March 2024

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Semi-detached
- 57 semi-detached homes were sold
- 11.83% ⬆ increase compared to April 2023
- Average price $665,936
- 2.1% ⬇ decrease compared to March 2024.

February stats are here from Waterloo Region Association of Realtors .

“Home sales remained sluggish in February, up over last year’s record-breaking low, but still well below historical norms for February,” says Christal Moura, president of WRAR.

All the details:

Detached Homes
- 281 detached homes were sold
- 9.3%️ ️⬆ increase compared to February 2023
- Average price $889,280
- 2.2% ⬇ decrease compared to January 2024

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Townhomes
- 110 townhomes were sold
- 10% ⬆ increase compared to February 2023
- Average price $629,734
- 1.8% ⬇ decrease compared to January 2024

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Condos
- 73 condos were sold
- 30.4% ⬆ increase compared to February 2023
- Average price $459,455 (apartment style)
- 3.1% ⬆ increase compared to January 2024

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Semi-detached
- 24 semi-detached homes were sold
- 14.3% ⬇ decrease compared to February 2023
- Average price $673,638
- 4.2% ⬆ increase compared to January 2024.
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January stats are here from Waterloo Region Association of Realtors
“January is traditionally a slower time of year for home sales, but it’s reassuring to see the increase compared to last year,” says Christal Moura, president of WRAR. “This time last year, we hit an all-time low in January home sales, and while this year has begun with sales below the historical average, the market is showing signs of improvement.”

All the details 👇

Detached Homes
- 206 detached homes were sold
- 15.7%️ ️⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $911,262
- 2.9% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023

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Townhomes
- 85 townhomes were sold
- 39.3% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $638,162
- 2.0% ️⬆️ increase compared to January 2023

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Condos
- 56 condos were sold
- 30.2% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $446,146 (apartment style)
- 10%️ ⬇️decrease compared to January 2023

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Semi-detached
- 19 semi-detached homes were sold
- 11.8% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $631,995
- 2.9% ⬇️ decrease compared to January 2023

January stats are here from Waterloo Region Association of Realtors

“January is traditionally a slower time of year for home sales, but it’s reassuring to see the increase compared to last year,” says Christal Moura, president of WRAR. “This time last year, we hit an all-time low in January home sales, and while this year has begun with sales below the historical average, the market is showing signs of improvement.”

All the details 👇

Detached Homes
- 206 detached homes were sold
- 15.7%️ ️⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $911,262
- 2.9% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023

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Townhomes
- 85 townhomes were sold
- 39.3% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $638,162
- 2.0% ️⬆️ increase compared to January 2023

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Condos
- 56 condos were sold
- 30.2% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $446,146 (apartment style)
- 10%️ ⬇️decrease compared to January 2023
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Semi-detached
- 19 semi-detached homes were sold
- 11.8% ⬆️ increase compared to January 2023
- Average price $631,995
- 2.9% ⬇️ decrease compared to January 2023

November stats are here from the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors !

In November, 441 homes sold through MLS® a decrease of 4.5% compared to the previous year. "Last month, the number of homes sold followed their typical pattern of cooling to match the weather, but with consumer confidence continuing to drop, we saw sales slump to their lowest level for November in over a decade,” says Christal Moura, president of WRAR. “With many still waiting to see what happens with interest rates in the months to come, homes are taking a little longer to sell, there’s more inventory on the market, all contributing to sale prices levelling off..”

All the details 👇

Detached Homes
- 226 detached homes were sold
- 6.7%️ ️⬇ decrease compared to November 2022
- Average price $891,091
- 5.8% ⬆️ increase compared to November 2022
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Townhomes
- 81 townhomes were sold
- 0% change compared to November 2022
- Average price $611,667
- 1.7% ️⬇ decrease compared to November 2022
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Condos
- 62 condos were sold
- 5.1% ️⬆️ increase compared to November 2022
- Average price $450,476 (apartment style)
- 1.3%️⬇ increase compared to November 2022
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Semi-detached
- 31 semi-detached homes were sold
- 16.2% ⬇ decrease compared to November 2022
- Average price $617,329
- 3.9% ⬇️ decrease compared to November 2022

October stats are here from the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors !

In October, 527 homes sold through MLS® a decrease of 27.1% compared to the previous year. "The number of homes sold last month was very close to last year’s decade-low for the month of September”, says Megan Bell, president of WRAR. “I breathed a sigh of relief last week when the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 5 per cent, and I will be watching to see what the Bank of Canada does at their next scheduled announcement on December 6, 2023.”

All the details 👇
Detached Homes
- 329 detached homes were sold
- 6.1%️ ⬆️ increase compared to October 2022
- Average price $890,591
- 1.1% ⬆️ increase compared to October 2022
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Townhomes
- 129 townhomes were sold
- 51.8% ⬆️ increase compared to October 2022 👀
- Average price $644,511
- 1.4% ⬆️ compared to October 2022
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Condos
- 64 condos were sold
- 3% ⬇️decrease compared to October 2022
- Average price $476,166 (apartment style)
- 2.6%️⬇ increase compared to October 2022
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Semi-detached
- 32 semi-detached homes were sold
- 0% change compared to October 2022
- Average price $658,133
- 5.7% ⬆️ increase compared to October 2022

September stats are here from the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors !

In September, 527 homes sold through MLS® a decrease of 27.1% compared to the previous year. "The number of homes sold last month was very close to last year’s decade-low for the month of September”, says Megan Bell, president of WRAR. “At the same time, we had a record number of new listings for the month of September.”

All the details 👇

Detached Homes
- 302 detached homes were sold
- 4.7% ⬇️ decrease compared to September 2022

- Average price $876,590
- 1.6% ⬆️ increase compared to September 2022

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Townhomes
- 122 townhomes were sold
- 25.8% ⬆️ increase compared to September 2022

- Average price $639,816
- 0% change️ compared to September 2022

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Condos
- 68 condos were sold
- 9.7% ⬆️increased compared to September 2022

- Average price $500,092 (apartment style)
- 9.9% ⬆️ increase compared to September 2022

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Semi-detached
- 33 semi-detached homes were sold
- 34% ⬇️ decrease compared to September 2022

- Average price $673,764
- 5.4% ⬆️ increase compared to September 2022

August stats are here from the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors !

In August, 568 homes sold through MLS® a decrease of 14.2% compared to the previous year. “For the first time in a decade we saw August’s home sales slip under the 600-unit mark,” says Megan Bell, president of WRAR. “Home sales were softer than normal last month, which is not surprising given the current borrowing environment.”

All the details 👇

Detached Homes
- 315 detached homes were sold
- 24.1% ⬇️ decrease compared to August 2022

- Average price $884,390
- 3.9% ⬆️ increase compared to August 2022

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Townhomes
- 134 townhomes were sold
- 12.6% ⬆️ increase compared to August 2022

- Average price $659,704
- 8.0% increase ⬆️ compared to August 2022

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Condos
- 74 condos were sold
- 10.4% ⬆️increased compared to August 2022

- Average price $485,205 (apartment style)
- 4.1% ⬆️ increase compared to August 2022

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Semi-detached
- 44 semi-detached homes were sold
- 27.9% ⬇️ decrease compared to August 2022

- Average price $669,044
- 2.0% ⬆️ increase compared to August 2022

✨NEW LISTING

49 Menno St., Waterloo
3 bed, 4 bath

Meticulously maintained property offers a unique combination of historical character and contemporary features. Why you'll love it:

- Two-storey Menno Martin addition (2019) that aligns with eco-conscious living
- Modern kitchen
- Impressive main bedroom with ensuite
- Spacious Backyard, perfect for hosting, gardening or relaxing
- Uptown Waterloo Location
- 7.4kW solar system

Homes on Menno Street rarely come up for sale! Minutes' walk to the centre of town - restaurants, parks, and amenities abound - street has no through-traffic and is lined with mature trees and beautiful neighbouring homes.

Don't miss the opportunity to make 49 Menno St. your new home. This property offers a unique living experience that you won't find elsewhere. Contact me today!

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MLS® 40482022

It's SOLD! Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their home. It was my pleasure to help get their property ready for sale with a little outdoor work. You know I love a little manual labour, especially outside! 🌲🌲

Thinking of buying or selling in , or beyond? I'd love to help! Call or text me at 226-338-9038 📞

Daydreaming about listing your home, but feeling uncertain about how to transition from dreaming to sold? No need for uncertainty, I'm here to lend a helping hand! Let's schedule a time to discuss your goals, challenges, and how I can provide the guidance you need. Reach out today - 226.338.9038

FOR SALE: 41 Layton Street, Kitchener ON
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms

Tastefully renovated with a delightful blend of modern updates and classic appeal. You will love the layout with a bathroom on each floor, picturesque bright views, large living spaces, a truly unique covered back porch, and landscaped yard.

This property has so much to offer.
- New electrical and plumbing
- New dry wall, carpet free with tile and hardwood floors
- 50 year steel roof was installed in 2018
- Finished basement with ample storage

Located in desirable and quiet Rosemount neighbourhood, this home is surrounded by convenient amenities, including schools, parks, shopping centers, and transportation options. Everything you need is within easy reach, making daily life a breeze.

Come visit and and see why 41 Layton is the dream home you have been waiting for!
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May long weekend can only mean one thing - time at the cottage! The perfect spring weather to get some tasks done, enjoy a fire and take in this amazing view. It never gets old.

If you're looking for a piece of paradise in Muskoka, get in touch! I'd love to help you find your perfect spot to get away.

It's SOLD! Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their Uptown Waterloo home🎉. Thank you for trusting me to be your Realtor and best of luck on the next chapter.

Thinking of buying or selling in , or beyond? I'd love to help! Call or text me at 226-338-9038 📞

FOR SALE: 47 Euclid Avenue, Waterloo ON
4+1 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms

A unique property nestled in the heart of Uptown Waterloo! This exceptional home has been thoughtfully updated with a beautiful addition that overlooks a lush and private treed backyard. There's a beautiful balance between the original character of the home and modern upgrades throughout.

This home is located on Euclid Ave., which is famous for street parties, porch parties and proximity to newly renovated Waterloo Park and Alexandra Park. From trendy restaurants and bars to unique boutiques and shops, there is always something to do and see with Uptown Waterloo just a few minutes away. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional property. Schedule a viewing today!

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COMING SOON: 47 Euclid Ave., Waterloo.

This is Uptown Waterloo living at it's best! This beautiful home is just a stone's throw away from some of the best shops, restaurants, and schools in the area. Plus, with easy access to both the ION and GRT buses, you can get wherever you need to go with ease. Don't miss out on the opportunity to live in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Waterloo. Contact us today to schedule a showing!

Now Hiring: Real Estate Assistant

I am seeking a highly motivated and organized administrative assistant for approximately 10 hours each week.

Responsibilities:
- Write and submit offers and contracts for real estate transactions
- Manage and maintain all transaction files and paperwork
- Communicate with clients, lenders, and other real estate professionals
- Coordinate appointments and showings with clients and other agents
- Assist in the preparation of marketing materials and property listings
- Handle administrative tasks such organizing invoices, expenses and email

Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Familiarity with Matrix, CRMs, sending newsletters an asset

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn and grow within the real estate industry, I encourage you to get in touch for this exciting opportunity! [email protected]

Seems like the market is coming out of winter hibernation! If you're considering a move, now might be a decent time to start exploring your options. Get in touch! I'd love to chat with you about buying, selling or investing.

I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to all my amazing clients who have trusted me to help them buy or sell their properties. I'm honored to have been a part of your journey!

It's SOLD! Great neighbourhood, amazing schools and minutes to the 401, this home sure didn't last long! Congratulations to my clients 🎉

Thinking of buying or selling in , or beyond? I'd love to help! Call or text me at 226-338-9038 📞