Home sales last month were down 4.7 percent compared to September 2010.

According to the Kitchener Waterloo Association of Realtors, MLS shows that home sales are down. More sellers means more competition, therefore you need to ensure that your home shows at it's best to beat the competition - focus on curb appeal, upgrades, and home staging to make the difference.

Canadian Tire Idea #53 - Draft proof your house

http://houseofinnovation.ca/ideas/checking_drafts_from_windows?icid=HOI%20October%20English%202011&atr=SOURCE_AMAZING&subid=1413160&linkid=Draft+Punk&et_cid=17162127&et_rid=417830769&linked=Draft+Punk

Thanks hurtssogood.ca!!

Great bootcamp tonight, thanks Karen from Hurts So Good for kicking my butt!

Attention condo owners in KW and surrounding areas

If you're thinking of selling, contact me today for details on how to qualify for a free Home Staging Consultation!

Client follow-ups - 3 more BTSH staged properties sold!

Repurposed Trays - From Home Made Simple

Check out some of these great ideas for organizing:

http://www.homemadesimple.com/en-CA/HomeOrganization/Pages/Repurposed-Organizers-Trays.aspx?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Single%2BFocus&utm_campaign=Trays&TID=e570139e-78ef-4d64-acee-8953be9c69b8

Don't Forget to Vote!!!

You can't have your say unless you vote - don't forget to vote for your favourite candidate today!!

Great Fall Planning Tips from Home Depot

Check out this Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist from the Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GardenCentre?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-15&display=landscaping_articles_7&eid=300911|email|email-GC||EN|fw35||2-Fall+Yard+Cleanup+Checklist+-+READ+MORE||||

Is it too early to decorate for Halloween?

Absolutely not! I say that once we've hit the first of October, it's fair game. Some prefer to wait until after the Canadian Thanksgiving has passed, but if you're in the spirit of this spooky holiday then go for it! Let me know what you think!