KW Moms Club: Meet-Ups and Support for Moms in Kitchener-Waterloo
KW Moms Club brings together moms of kids 0 to 4 in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge with weekly meet-ups and events. Plus free EarlyON drop-ins.
Market Insights
Real Estate Articles and Market Insights
Every article from WRX Property Group in one place: Kitchener-Waterloo market updates, how-to guides for buyers and sellers, neighbourhood guides and local history. Start with the latest market numbers below, or pick a topic.
Average sale price
$704,480
down 6.3% from a year earlier
Average days on market
32
from listing to sale
Months of inventory
3.8
at the current pace of sales
Sale price vs. list price
98.6%
on average
Waterloo Region, all home types, September 2026. Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®.
Foodlink Waterloo Region: The Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Map and Where to Buy Local Food Now
Foodlink Waterloo Region, founded in 2002, published the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! map. It appears inactive in 2026. Its history and where to buy local food now.
St. Jacobs Horse Drawn Tours: What Happened and Where to Ride Now
St. Jacobs Horse Drawn Tours closed in 2024. Here’s where you can still take a horse-drawn wagon ride at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, with prices and hours.
The Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge: History, Demolition and What’s Next
The story of Cambridge’s Preston Springs Hotel, from 1888 spa resort to sanatorium to its 2020 demolition, plus the three-tower condo plan for the site.
Moving from the GTA to Kitchener-Waterloo: What to Know Before You Go
Thinking of leaving the GTA for Kitchener-Waterloo? 2026 home prices compared, the commute by car and GO train, and what surprises new arrivals.
Title Insurance in Ontario: What It Covers, What It Costs and Do You Need It?
Title insurance in Ontario explained: what it covers, typical 2025 costs, how long it lasts and whether you need it when you buy a home.
Sandhills Retirement Community in Downtown Kitchener: Life Lease Suites, Prices and Fees
Sandhills Suites in downtown Kitchener: a 58-suite, 50+ life lease building. 2026 prices from $225,000, fees, the 8% resale rule and availability.
Retirement Communities and Residences in Kitchener-Waterloo: 2026 Guide
Compare Kitchener-Waterloo retirement options in 2026: land lease, life lease and rental residences, with locations, fees and who can buy.
The Best Museums in Kitchener-Waterloo
The best museums in Kitchener-Waterloo for 2026, from the Waterloo Region Museum and THEMUSEUM to free options and the Waterloo Central Railway.
The Westhill in Waterloo: Now Chartwell Westhill Retirement Community
The Westhill at 25 Westhill Drive, Waterloo, is now Chartwell Westhill after Sifton sold its retirement homes. 2026 starting rents, suites and services.
Highland Place Retirement Residence in Kitchener: Suites, Services and Who Runs It
Highland Place at 20 Fieldgate St, Kitchener: an 83-suite, one-floor retirement residence run by Oxford Living since 2019 (formerly Revera). Suites and services.
Beechwood Manor in Waterloo: Assisted and Independent Living on Erb Street
Beechwood Manor at 305 Erb St W, Waterloo: assisted living since 1984 plus one- and two-bedroom independent suites. What’s included, and how to plan a move.
Trinity Village in Kitchener: Long-Term Care, Life Lease Townhomes and Day Programs
Trinity Village in Kitchener: Lutheran Homes’ 150-resident Care Centre, 60 life lease bungalows at The Terraces and its Adult Day Program, updated for 2026.
The Best Parks in Guelph
The five best parks in Guelph, from Riverside Park’s carousel to the beaches at Guelph Lake, with 2026 hours, prices and what’s new in the south end.
The Best Parks in Cambridge, Ontario: Our Top 5 Picks
The best parks in Cambridge, Ontario for 2026: Riverside Park, Shade’s Mills, Mill Race Park, Dumfries Conservation Area and Churchill Park.
The Best Museums and Historic Sites in Guelph
The best museums and historic sites in Guelph for 2026: the Civic Museum, McCrae House, the Art Gallery of Guelph, the Basilica and more, with hours and prices.
8 Places to Find Free Moving Boxes Near You in Kitchener-Waterloo
Where to find free moving boxes in Kitchener-Waterloo, from Kijiji and U-Haul’s Box Exchange to liquor and grocery stores, plus how to ask and which boxes to skip.
Catholic High Schools in Kitchener-Waterloo: 2026 Guide and Ratings
The Catholic high schools in Kitchener-Waterloo for 2026: St. David, Resurrection, St. Mary’s and the new Notre Dame, with ratings, programs and boundaries.
The Williamsburg Community Association and Community Centre in Kitchener
The Williamsburg Community Association in Kitchener: what it offers, where programs run, and the new Williamsburg Community Centre at 200 Rosenberg Way.
The Kitchener Schwaben Club: History, Oktoberfest and Its New Home in Breslau
The Kitchener Schwaben Club moved from King Street East to Breslau in 2021. Its history since 1931, Oktoberfest 2026 and what it offers today.
What Is a Land Lease? How Land Lease Homes Work in Ontario
A land lease means you own the home but rent the land. How land lease communities work in Ontario, your rights under the RTA, and the pros and cons.
What Is a Life Lease? How It Works in Ontario, With Pros and Cons
What a life lease is, the five types in Ontario, the real pros and cons, and how it compares with a condo and a land lease, with local examples.
The Best WRDSB Elementary Schools in Kitchener-Waterloo
Millen Woods, Abraham Erb, Laurelwood and Vista Hills top the latest Fraser Institute ratings for public elementary schools in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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