Market Watch: Hespeler Textile Building Site Project Gets Green Light - 07.22.2022

Posted by Greg Dewar on July 22nd, 2022

Market Watch

Historic Hespeler Textile Building Site Project Gets Green Light

July 22, 2022 - via Barbara Latkowski [CambridgeToday.ca]

'I think redevelopment is essential, but I think it is just as essential to retain the history and culture of that site'

A plan of the new building redevelopment located at the historic Dominion Woollens/Silknit /Forbes textile building at 211-215 Queen St. W. in Hespeler.

Cambridge city council has approved a development project at an historic site at 211-215 Queen St. W. in Hespeler.

The Blacks Point Development project will begin construction in two phases while preserving the historic Dominion Woollens/Silknit /Forbes textile building, a designated heritage property that fronts the Speed River.

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Looking For Community Service Hours?

Posted by Greg Dewar on July 4th, 2022

Hey, Students!

Looking for Community Service hours?

We want to hear from you.

As every student knows, in order to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma every graduate is required to have completed a minimum of 40 hours of community service. There are many ways in which a student can achieve this goal including helping with local food banks, community park clean-ups, and volunteering at retirement centers. This is a great opportunity for youth to gain a strong sense of community and even a bit of work-transferrable experience. In return, our community becomes a better place thanks to their efforts.

Dewar Realty is thrilled to be able to offer opportunities to help with projects and events in the community, while also helping…

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In The News | June 30th, 2022

Posted by Greg Dewar on June 30th, 2022

IN THE NEWS

A quick look at the stories that are affecting our local real estate market. [June 30th, 2022]

OSFI makes real estate loan changes aimed at reducing lender risk

June 28, 2022 - cambridgetoday.ca

Canada's banking regulator is tightening requirements for some types of real estate loans to protect homeowners who may be at greater risk from higher interest rates.

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions says changes affect combined loan plans like reverse mortgages or loans with shared equity features, which have grown in popularity in recent years but may be riskier for lenders.

For borrowers who owe more than 65 per cent of the loan value, a portion of their payment must to go toward the loan principal…

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Spotlight on Cambridge Neighbourhoods: Preston

Posted by Greg Dewar on March 18th, 2022

Neighbourhood Spotlight:

Preston

As a realtor who has a large focus in Cambridge, I think it’s important to understand the differences between each Cambridge neighbourhood before you decide to purchase a home in the area. This week I’m going to go in-depth about the different areas in the neighbourhood of Preston, which is centrally located in Cambridge.

Historic Downtown Preston is divided into North and South by King Street. Since this area is so centrally located, it’s a great place to live since you can get to most places in Cambridge very quickly. Riverside Park is Cambridge’s largest park and is conveniently located in Preston. Perfect for the outdoors-types, it runs along the length of the river and has beautiful walking paths and…

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Welcome To Our New Office!

Posted by Greg Dewar on March 11th, 2022

We've Moved!

It was a long road but Dewar Realty has officially moved into our new home at:

18 Tannery St E in Cambridge!

This historic building in the heart of Hespeler was built in 1892, and was the home of the local Baptist church. In 1954  it changed hands and became the Salvation Army Citadel. The local history that this church has been a part of, and the stories the walls could share, are key elements of what we love about our new home.
(read more below for some Hespeler history!)

As your local hometown brokerage, we love Cambridge as much as anyone. We are proud to restore life back into this monument of our city's story, and we hope you'll stop by to say hi! We are still settling in and finishing some final touches, but don't let that…

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Family Day 2022 in Waterloo Region

Posted by Greg Dewar on February 18th, 2022

Family Day 2022 in Waterloo Region

Links and event information courtesy of explorewaterloo.ca

Monday, February 21st is Family Day in Waterloo Region and all of Ontario! A perfectly welcomed break from all the stresses the new year can bring, none the least being all the snow we just received! Since its inception in 2007, Family Day has been a time for families to get together, enjoy a little quality time, and have some fun.

Thankfully, Waterloo Region is full of fun family activities and events to help you make the most of the day! You can even take advantage of Ontario's Staycation Tax Credit to allow for even more adventures, including booking a stay at one of the many hotels, motels, and inns in the region.

Check out this list below and…

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Spotlight on Cambridge Neighbourhoods: Hespeler

Posted by Greg Dewar on December 10th, 2021

Spotlight on Cambridge Neighbourhoods: HESPELER

Cambridge, Ontario is an amazing and diverse city made up of a selection of unique neighbourhoods to call home. However, before you buy a home in any neighbourhood, you'll want to do some research and make sure it's the right place for you and your needs - if you have a family to keep in mind, if you need to be close to the office, or if you need to be near the best jogging trails, and everything in-between.

In this article, I'll be going into depth about Hespeler, one of my personal favourite neighbourhoods in Cambridge. One of the great things about Hespeler is that the houses range from brand new to historic homes that are over 100 years old. The Speed River runs through the middle of Hespeler and…

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Exploring Cambridge’s Diverse Neighbourhoods

Posted by Greg Dewar on November 9th, 2021

Welcome to
Cambridge, Ontario

As a Cambridge realtor, I frequently get asked what part of Cambridge is best to live in. My answer always depends on what the asker’s lifestyle is – do they like to be in the thick of things or are they looking for a quiet spot to settle down? Do they have children or would they prefer to be in a good location to commute to Toronto?

One of the reasons why Cambridge is such an appealing place to live is because of its proximity to Toronto and also because the city itself is mature with a wide range of different styles of homes. There are four main neighbourhoods in Cambridge – each of which I’ve written about before but I think is worth tying together with an nice overview for an even easier comparison.

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Spooky Season in Cambridge

Posted by Greg Dewar on October 22nd, 2021

Spooky Season is Here!

With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkins and fake spiderwebs have begun popping up all around the neighbourhoods. Like many parents, you might be wondering what to do with your little ones this year, as there is a lot of uncertainty to what is even available or open.

Luckily Waterloo Region has plenty to do! Here are some local fun ideas from TheRecord.com:

Family Fun at Snyder’s Farm

Open each weekend in October, Snyder’s Farm offers classic farm attractions like hayrides, a corn maze, haunted house, animal barnyard and more. This outdoor, physically distanced experience also includes a licensed patio and a bakery serving delicious food and drinks.

Go Thrill-Seeking at Bingemans Screampark

This is one…

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