Howie Schmidt Realty

Howie Schmidt Realty Howie Schmidt Realty Inc. Brokerage (HS Realty) is built on the principle of “hard work with a personal touch”. Let our family serve your family's needs.

From our family to yours, wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁We are so incredibly grateful for the support you sho...
10/12/2026

From our family to yours, wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

We are so incredibly grateful for the support you show our small business every single day. Enjoy the turkey, the pumpkin pie, and the long weekend!

What are you most thankful for this year?
Let us know in the comments below! 👇❤️

So… is the Waterloo Region real estate market up, down or somewhere in between?Honestly? It depends.The 2026 market has ...
10/09/2026

So… is the Waterloo Region real estate market up, down or somewhere in between?

Honestly? It depends.

The 2026 market has been more balanced, with buyers generally having more choice than during the frenzy years. But Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo aren’t necessarily moving in exactly the same way.

That means the big national headlines don’t tell the whole story.
“Wait!”
“Buy now!”
“Prices are crashing!”
“Everything is going up!”

📣Forget the noise.

Your neighbourhood, property type, price range and personal circumstances matter far more.

Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling this autumn, let’s look at the numbers that actually matter to you.

HSRealty.ca


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10/09/2026

Our gave it all they had last night - what a great game!

Big brokerage. Big team. Lots of names.Or… know exactly who you’re dealing with.At HSRealty, we’ve deliberately stayed b...
10/08/2026

Big brokerage. Big team. Lots of names.

Or… know exactly who you’re dealing with.

At HSRealty, we’ve deliberately stayed boutique. That means you don’t get passed from agent to assistant to someone you’ve never met.

You get us 😎

We know Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding communities. We know the neighbourhoods, the homes and the market — but most importantly, we get to know our clients.

In a market where the details matter, personal service still matters too.
Small by choice. Experienced by necessity.

Thinking about your next move? Let’s talk.

HSRealty.ca 📲

Why did the realtor bring a ladder to the open house?Because they heard the market was going up! 😂Tony says:“Hey, in rea...
10/05/2026

Why did the realtor bring a ladder to the open house?

Because they heard the market was going up! 😂

Tony says:
“Hey, in real estate, you have to keep climbing!”

HSRealty, helping you move up, move down, or just move! 😎🏠

❤️ REAL ESTATE HAS CHANGED. FAMILY VALUES HAVEN'T.In 1981, Howie Schmidt founded HSRealty.Today, Tony, Teri and Christin...
10/02/2026

❤️ REAL ESTATE HAS CHANGED. FAMILY VALUES HAVEN'T.
In 1981, Howie Schmidt founded HSRealty.
Today, Tony, Teri and Christina continue that family tradition.

Three generations.
One local business.
And one simple philosophy:

Know your clients. Know your community. Tell the truth. Work hard. Be there when you're needed.

The real estate business has changed dramatically since 1981.
Technology has changed.
Marketing has changed.
Mortgage rules have changed.
The way people search for homes has changed.

But buying or selling a home is still personal.
It's still one of the biggest financial decisions most people make.

And that's why we believe you shouldn't feel like a number.

When you work with HSRealty, you're dealing with people who know the communities around Cambridge, Preston, Galt, Hespeler and Ayr—and who genuinely understand that your home is more than a listing.
Let our family business look after your family's business.
Meet Tony, Teri and Christina.
👉 HSRealty.ca 📲519.653.6666

🍁 Selling This Fall? Here's Your Checklist.Before your house hits the market:☐ Declutter the main living areas☐ Deal wit...
10/01/2026

🍁 Selling This Fall? Here's Your Checklist.

Before your house hits the market:
☐ Declutter the main living areas
☐ Deal with obvious repairs
☐ Clean windows
☐ Freshen the entrance
☐ Tidy the yard
☐ Consider whether paint would help
☐ Gather information about upgrades and improvements
☐ Understand your local competition
☐ Determine a realistic pricing strategy
☐ Have a conversation with your REALTOR®

Notice what's missing?
“Spend $50,000 renovating the kitchen.”

That's because every house is different.
The best preparation strategy depends on your property, your neighbourhood and the buyers you're trying to attract.

HSRealty has been helping local families buy and sell real estate since 1981.
Tony, Teri and Christina know the communities they serve—and they know that successful selling is about more than putting a listing online.

👉 Planning a fall move? Start with HSRealty.ca📲519.653.6666

📊 Your House Is Not Worth The Canadian Average.And neither is mine.CREA reported a national average home price of approx...
09/25/2026

📊 Your House Is Not Worth The Canadian Average.
And neither is mine.

CREA reported a national average home price of approximately $674,819 in July 2026.

Interesting number?
Absolutely.

But does it tell you what your house in Preston, Galt, Hespeler, Ayr or another Cambridge-area neighbourhood is worth?
No.

National numbers are useful for understanding broad trends.
✅Real estate decisions happen at the local level.
✅Your street.
✅Your neighbourhood.
✅Your lot.
✅Your home's condition.
✅Your renovations.
✅Your competition.

And the properties that have actually sold around you.

That's where local experience matters.

Tony, Teri and Christina live and work in the communities they serve—and HSRealty has been part of the local real estate landscape since 1981.
Want to know what the market is saying about your home?
👉 HSRealty.ca 📲519.653.6666


Remember when we all decided we could cut ✂ our own hair during COVID?Some of us looked surprisingly good.Others are sti...
09/24/2026

Remember when we all decided we could cut ✂ our own hair during COVID?
Some of us looked surprisingly good.

Others are still recovering. 😂

Real estate is kind of like that.
Yes, you CAN do it yourself.

But buying or selling a home involves contracts, negotiations, conditions, financing, inspections, deadlines, paperwork and a whole lot of money on the line.

And unlike a bad haircut, you can’t just wait six weeks for it to grow back.
A good REALTOR® doesn’t just open doors.

They help you understand the market, identify potential problems, negotiate, manage the transaction and keep everything moving toward closing.

And at HSRealty, we don’t disappear after the offer is accepted.

Maybe DIY is great for assembling IKEA furniture😁
For a six-figure real estate transaction?

Professional help is probably worth considering. 😉
HSRealty.ca 📲519.653.6666

🤔 Gen X: Are You Stuck In The Middle?You're helping your kids.You're thinking about retirement.You may still have a mort...
09/23/2026

🤔 Gen X: Are You Stuck In The Middle?

You're helping your kids.
You're thinking about retirement.
You may still have a mortgage.
You may have a home that's worth considerably more than when you bought it.

And suddenly you're asking:

👉“What should we actually do next?”
👉Move?
👉Stay?
👉Downsize?
👉Renovate?
👉Buy an investment property?
👉Help the kids?

There's no universal answer.
But there is a better way to make the decision:
Start with the numbers.
Then look at the lifestyle.
Then look at the real estate options.

Tony, Teri and Christina have spent decades helping local families navigate exactly these kinds of transitions.

You don't need to make a decision today.
You just need good information.

👉 HSRealty.ca 📲519.653.6666

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Cambridge, ON
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