The Drew At Home Blog

home inspection

Check Your Sump Pump!

It’s fall, check your sump pump! This post gets bumped every year (first written in 2018) because I know so many people who’ve had flooded basements. I want to stop you from having a really

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mini split heat pump

Should You Get A Heat Pump?

Should you get a heat pump? Is it a good idea? Enbridge and the government are constantly pushing this technology, and offer substantial rebates if you install one. But what exactly is a heat pump

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new home

New Home Or Resale?

Should you buy a new home from a builder or look at the resale market on MLS? It’s a tough question with plenty of things to consider. Like so many things in life, there are

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august market review

Back to 2021? August Market Review

We’re back to 2021 with regard to real estate prices here in Waterloo Region. This August was the slowest in 11 years, down 21% on volume compared to the 10 year average. But this is

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July Market

July 2025 Market Review

The July numbers for real estate sales here in Waterloo Region point to a continuing trend of increased affordability and selection for home buyers. While sales volumes are on par with last July’s market, prices

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Why Did I Become A Realtor?

Why did I become a Realtor? It’s a family trait I suppose, on both sides! My mom worked in real estate as an admin at Canada Trust when I was a teen. And my dad

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June market

June 2025 Market Review

Is boring good? I’d like to think so because this is definitely the trend for real estate here in Waterloo Region, and the June market has been no different. What really stands out is how

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Google review

We choose Andrew for our home purchase. It was a good decision.

KM Tanvir