Marlene & Neil have been successfully practicing Real Estate in the Grey Bruce and Walkerton area for a combined 50 years.

“We would be happy to help you start the beginning of your next great adventure in Real Estate.”

Contact Marlene & Neil

Saugeen Real Estate Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

120 Jackson Street South
Walkerton ON N0G 2V0

Office: 519 881-2551
Fax: 519 881-1894

Thinking About Buying a Home in Walkerton? Tips for Visiting an Open House

When it comes to selling a home in Walkerton, there is a lot of information out there for staging an open house, but surprisingly few guidelines for the people who come to view ...

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How Do REALTORS Determine The Price of a Walkerton Property?

The key element is to research the market and find comparable homes for sale in Walkerton or that have recently sold in the last several months. Making comparisons is a blend of ...

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The Final Walk-through of Your New Grey Bruce Home

Congratulations! You have bought the house of your dreams and the SOLD sign is on the lawn. Now, you're waiting patiently for possession day to arrive, which could be anywhere ...

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Home Staging Tips to Get Your Kincardine Home Sold Fast!

You only have one chance to make a great first impression and make your Kincardine home for sale emotionally engaging to buyers in your market. That's where home staging comes in ...

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Dealing with Preview Agents Comments to Your Chesley Home Seller

A Client selling a Chesley home needs to hear the truth. However, I like to think of it as how to reach a common goal. If we are constantly discussing issues with our clients in ...

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How The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) Addresses Mortgage Fraud

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is a non-profit corporation that regulates the activity of trade in real estate in the public interest including ...

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New Online Tool Compares Home Prices in 320 Markets

Want to know what your home might be worth in over 30 communities across Canada? Or what a comparable home would be listed for in over 320 North American markets? Now you can find out with just ...

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Canada Home Buyers Guideline - Mortgages

Canadians love buying houses. So much so, that roughly 70% of us own our own homes. What's more, two-thirds of repeat homebuyers believe their next house purchase won't be their last and more than ...

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Canada Housing Markets

Canada's housing market should return to "more normal" conditions this fall following a summer slowdown.The company, which overseas real estate agents throughout the country, said despite ...

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Mortgage Interest Rates Report

The month began with a dramatic drop below five-and-a-half percent for 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM). The average rate, excluding points, fell to 4.49 percent the first time in the history of ...

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A Few Facts about Ontario's Harmonized Sale Tax (HST)

The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is the combination of the name given to the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the regional Provincial Sales Tax (PST) into a single ...

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Selling Your Durham Home? How a Realtor Can Help You

You might be under the assumption that there is no need to hire a Realtor to sell your Durham home. Yes, there are homeowners who have been successful with Durham ...

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Beware of Household Mould!

Moulds are a natural part of the environment. However, indoor mould growth should be avoided as certain moulds have the potential to cause health problems, especially for ...

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Canadas Housing Activity to strengthen says forcast

Canada's housing starts rebounded in the second half of 2009 and will strengthen in 2010, according to the first quarter Housing Market Outlook recently released by Canada Mortgage and Housing ...

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Did You know that Investing in Real Estate can Help with College Expenses?

Many Canadian parents who have a son or daughter going away to college this fall, are already thinking about all the expenses that College entails.And while there may not be much that ...

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Sales pace cools, but prices still rising

As predicted in previous industry forecasts, the sizzling sales pace of Canada's housing market has begun to cool and move at a more moderate pace.However, according to recent statistics released ...

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Relocating to Grey Bruce - Preparing for a Far-a-way Move

Thinking about buying a home in Grey Bruce and relocating from far away? Relocation is often a stressful and complicated process, especially when the new home you are moving to is ...

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24 Ways to Clean with Vinegar!

Deodorize the sink: Pour 1 cup baking soda, followed by 1 cup hot vinegar, down the drain. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes, then rinse with hot water.Deodorize ...

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Buying a Home in Grey Bruce - Tips for Couples

For most couples, buying a home in Grey Bruce will probably be the most significant purchase they will ever make together. While the prospect of owning a home is an exciting one, ...

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Avoiding the Common Pitfalls when Buying a Home in Flesherton

Buying a home in Flesherton can be a very complex, and sometimes emotional experience. Some buyers find themselves getting caught up in the emotional side and allow their heart to ...

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Know your options for mortgage interest

With the Canadian resale housing market booming, and indications that the Bank of Canada will increase interest rates on June 1st, there's been a lot of attention lately regarding the various ...

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New Mortgage Rules

Recent changes to Canada's mortgage rules announced by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, will take effect April 19, 2010. The changes have three different ...

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Does Your Grey Bruce Home Need A Tune Up?

Just like you would take your car in for regular tune-ups to ensure that it continues to run smoothly, your Grey Bruce home also needs some special attention. There's a lot more ...

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Consider Closing Costs When Buying A Home in Markdale

Buying a home in Markdale, especially if it is your first home, is an exciting process. You have determined how much home you can afford, you have saved your down payment, your ...

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The Advantages of Homeownership

If you are wondering whether home ownership is right for you than a good place to start is to weigh all the pros and cons and consider the many advantages of owning a your own home.There ...

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Kids are staying home longer to be homeowners themselves.

Young Canadians have learned a powerful lesson from their parents about the benefits of owning their own home. At least, that's the conclusion that many people would make when reviewing a recent ...

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The Language of Mortgages

Whether you are purchasing your first home, upgrading to a larger home, downsizing or relocating, if you need a mortgage, chances are you will come across some if not all of the following ...

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Making a business out of property flipping.

Anyone who owns a television must have noticed the recent serge of programs about people who buy properties, fix them up and quickly resell them for profit. If you are the handy type or if you ...

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Home Inspections - What Every Home Buyer and Seller Should Know

Anyone looking to buy property in Walkerton, especially a resale home, doesn't want to inherit a seller's headaches.A home inspection on Walkerton property for ...

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Home Buyers Visiting Open Houses

Open houses are as important for homebuyers as they are for the seller. As a prospective buyer, you can assess and compare a large number of properties at one time. When the time comes, a Real ...

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First time Buyers look to re enter the market

If you are like most Canadians, you are well aware that the national real estate market has cooled. However, with any changing market comes a new opportunity. With today's incredibly low financing ...

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Negotiating in Todays Active Market

After a brief slowdown, the real estate market is roaring back in most of Canada's markets. The big question for many homebuyers is - in today's market will sellers be more or less open to ...

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Do not try to time the market. Know when it is right!

In today's market, many Canadians are wondering whether it is still a good time to buy or sell a home. The truth of the matter is, there is no one right answer to that question. The real question ...

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Men vs Women - Who wears the pants in the home buying process?

It seems that when it comes to home buying there are some definite differences between how men and women approach the process. Here are some findings of a latest consumer survey tracking the ...

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Get Instant Curb Appeal

It is amazing how many home sellers spend a considerable amount of time and money getting the interior of their home ready for showings.Yet they pay almost no attention to that ...

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Tuning up your home for the winter.

Winter is a time of year when we resolve to getting ourselves trim and fit whether it is by joining the gym or a dance class or perhaps buying some exercise machinery for our home.We devote ...

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When the price is right ... act quickly

Should you negotiate the price of a home you are interested in? A question more and more homebuyers are asking.While every transaction is different, some buyers may be surprised to learn ...

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A moving experience!

It frazzles everyone, drives the most devoted close to divorce and it can make life unbearable for days ... all this for such a small word known as moving! There are ways to ease this trauma and ...

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Selling Privately the Pros and Cons

The Pros of Selling PrivatelyYou save the fees charged by a RealtorThe Cons of Selling PrivatelyYou may under value your home. Your home could have ...

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Buying Privately Pros and Cons

Pros of Buying PrivatelyThe Buyer feels they are getting a deal. Beware and know your market. What has sold comparable to this property in the last 4 months?What are comparable properties ...

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Consumer confidence is critical to a strong real estate market.

Although the differences may outweigh the similarities, there's at least one aspect of the current real estate market that we share with the U.S. Both countries are dealing with dramatic declines ...

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Run the Numbers Before Buying an Investment Property

People talk about running the numbers before buying an investment property, but before doing that we need to discover what are the numbers and how do you get accurate numbers. Running the wrong ...

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Things You Must Know Before Making The First Offer

Who my agent is working for?Depending on each local market, the agent you are working with might be working for the Seller, instead of yourself, the Buyer. Before making the first offer, ...

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Choosing a Closed Mortgage to pay off your home sooner.

Canadian homeowners know that paying off your mortgage is the key to achieving financial freedom. Knowing that, it's surprising how many homeowners shy away from closed mortgages and opt to pay a ...

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Making the Best Decisions when Purchasing an Older Home.

There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home. Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses. They tend to be located in established ...

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Purchasing in the Country...

What's underground can be as important as what's above ground !!!Protect yourself by asking the right questions.About the Septic System How old? When was it last ...

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