Louise Macdonald - Your Local Real Estate Broker

08/13/2026

Absolutely thrilled for our clients.

Thank you for trusting the process in such a difficult real estate market.

The buyers of your home will be thrilled.

On to the next thrilling chapter.

08/05/2026

Fail to prepare.
Prepared to fail

Whether you’re ready to buy or sell in spring, summer, fall, or winter you can prepare months in advance for this type of huge life event.

Knowing how to prepare for this month in advance will give you an advantage over other buyers and sellers. And also make it much less stressful when it comes to writing the contract or closing your home.

Call your Realtor in advance so we can help you prepare and execute the purchase of a home or the sale of a home with as much ease as possible.

08/03/2026

Imagine starting your morning in a bright breakfast nook and ending your day relaxing by the pool. ☀️

Offered at $559,900, this beautifully updated end-unit condominium combines comfort, convenience, and flexible living space.

The main level features a renovated white kitchen with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, spacious living and dining rooms, hardwood flooring, and a cozy fireplace. Downstairs, the finished walk-out basement provides a bright family room and sitting area with direct access to the backyard.

Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet and private ensuite.

With a new furnace installed in 2024 and a convenient location near Highway 401, Conestoga College, golf courses, parks, shopping, and local attractions, this home is ready for its next chapter.

MLS® 40830587

Could this be the one? Contact us today to arrange your private tour.

08/03/2026

25 years of being a Realtor.

Not just time but experience.

Not only do I learn more each year.

But every client I have ever had has taught me so much more.
Love. Family. Humility. Faith.

Thank you all.

Tell your friends, again. I’d love to be their realtor too.

07/23/2026

07/21/2026

NEW PRICE | 148 BIRKINSHAW ROAD, CAMBRIDGE
Now offered at $879,900 | MLS® 40849525

Imagine having the park directly across the street, scenic trails within walking distance, and some of Cambridge’s best restaurants, cafés and local destinations just minutes from home.

148 Birkinshaw Road offers the space, natural light and flexibility today’s families are looking for. The bright, open-concept main floor creates an effortless flow between the kitchen, dining and living areas—equally suited to busy weekdays, relaxed weekends and entertaining with friends.

One of the home’s most valuable features is the spacious family room above the attached garage. It can easily become a media room, playroom, private home office or comfortable second living area, allowing the home to adapt as your needs change.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom feels like a true retreat, complete with a 5-piece ensuite and generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for children, guests or another work-from-home setup.

The layout also offers exciting potential for a future separate entrance and in-law suite, making this an appealing option for multigenerational families or buyers planning for the future.

Located directly across from Birkinshaw Park and within walking distance of the Cambridge to Paris Trail, this home also provides convenient access to the Gaslight District, Downtown Galt, the Grand River, shops, restaurants, cafés and the Cambridge Idea Exchange.

This is more than a beautiful home—it is a location and layout that can continue working for your family for years to come.

📍 148 Birkinshaw Road, Cambridge
💰 $879,900
🛏 3 bedrooms
🚗 Spacious attached garage and double-wide driveway
🌳 Park views and an exceptional family-friendly location

Ready to see whether this could be the right home for you? Contact us to arrange your private showing.

07/14/2026

Experience Matters—Especially in a Changing Real Estate Market

Real estate markets change. Interest rates shift, buyer expectations evolve, and new challenges emerge. Through it all, experience provides the perspective needed to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Steven Andrade has been a licensed real estate professional since 1999, and Louise Macdonald since 2001. Together, they bring more than 50 years of combined experience helping buyers and sellers navigate changing markets, important decisions, and every stage of homeownership.

Our approach has always been simple: listen carefully, provide honest advice, communicate openly, and put our clients’ needs first.

Whether you are buying your first home, preparing to sell, downsizing, or planning your next move, you can rely on experienced guidance from people who understand the market—and understand how personal every real estate decision can be.

Steven Andrade & Louise Macdonald
Real Estate Brokers
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day

Today, we celebrate home, community, and the people who make this country so special.

As we celebrate here in Waterloo Region, we also respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on lands within the Haldimand Tract and the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Chonnonton, and Haudenosaunee peoples.

Canada Day is a time to celebrate, reflect, and move forward with gratitude, respect, and a shared commitment to community.

Wishing you and your family a safe and meaningful Canada Day.

Steven & Louise
Real Estate Brokers

06/27/2026

Join us this Sunday at 417 Cooper Street in Hespeler for an open house from 2–4 PM.

This warm and spacious family home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates and flexibility — including one of its most valuable features: an in-law suite with its own separate entrance.

Inside, you’ll find a grand entrance with a beautiful curved staircase, formal living and dining rooms, a cozy family room with gas fireplace, main-floor laundry, a double-car garage and three generous bedrooms upstairs.

Located just minutes from charming Downtown Hespeler, local shops, restaurants, parks, schools and scenic trails, this home is ready to support your family’s changing needs for years to come.

📍 417 Cooper Street, Hespeler
🗓 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 2–4 PM

Come take a look — we would love to see you there.