Roots Real Estate Team, Royal LePage Royal City Realty

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

470 Dublin St
Mount Forest, ON
2 bed | 2 bath | 1100 sq ft
$499,900
MLS X13859316

There's a lot to love about this bungalow for the next owners lucky enough to call it home! Whether you're hosting holiday dinners and want to socialize while cooking, or throwing together a quick meal for the kids but want to keep an eye on them while you do it, the bright (thanks to new windows in 2022) and open main floor allows you to easily do either! With convenient access from the attached garage to the kitchen, you no longer need to try and lug all the bags in one trip to avoid repeat trips (although we all know you will still do it anyways...). The living room also features a built-in display cabinet, perfect for your fine china, your nerdy collectibles, or both! Down the hall you'll find two bedrooms and an updated four-piece bath, as well as ample storage in the hallway closets. Downstairs, you can enjoy games and beverages in the large rec room, complete with a cozy gas fireplace and wet bar. A convenient 2-piece bathroom means that you never have to leave the table long enough for your "friends" to peek at your cards. Outside, you can enjoy a private meal on the rear deck, or sit on the front porch and enjoy the sunset. You're only a short stroll away from parks and trails along the Saugeen River. Whether you're looking for your first home or your last, 470 Dublin Street is a great place to do it.

📞 519-824-9050
📧 [email protected]

10/04/2026

470 Dublin St
Mount Forest, ON
2 bed | 2 bath | 1100 sq ft
$499,900

MLS X13859316

There's a lot to love about this bungalow for the next owners lucky enough to call it home! Whether you're hosting holiday dinners and want to socialize while cooking, or throwing together a quick meal for the kids but want to keep an eye on them while you do it, the bright (thanks to new windows in 2022) and open main floor allows you to easily do either! With convenient access from the attached garage to the kitchen, you no longer need to try and lug all the bags in one trip to avoid repeat trips (although we all know you will still do it anyways...). The living room also features a built-in display cabinet, perfect for your fine china, your nerdy collectibles, or both! Down the hall you'll find two bedrooms and an updated four-piece bath, as well as ample storage in the hallway closets. Downstairs, you can enjoy games and beverages in the large rec room, complete with a cozy gas fireplace and wet bar. A convenient 2-piece bathroom means that you never have to leave the table long enough for your "friends" to peek at your cards. Outside, you can enjoy a private meal on the rear deck, or sit on the front porch and enjoy the sunset. You're only a short stroll away from parks and trails along the Saugeen River. Whether you're looking for your first home or your last, 470 Dublin Street is a great place to do it.

📞 519-824-9050
📧 [email protected]

09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Our work is land, we help people buy and sell it every day, but the land in Guelph and Wellington County has a history that predates any deed, tied to treaties and promises that weren't kept.

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: nctr.ca
The 94 Calls to Action, and progress on them, are also on that site.
Orange Shirt Society: orangeshirtday.org

09/28/2026

Happy closing day to our wonderful clients (and their pet pigs, who are already loving all the extra space 🐗🐗). They wanted the pool left open so they could get a few dips in with this nice weather sticking around!

As always, we appreciate the trust put in us for every transaction, which builds the foundation for a strong working relationship.

09/22/2026

We've got 4 tickets to this Friday's game to giveaway!

With the cooler weather here (at least for now...), we want to know what are your go-to soups to help warm you up this time of year!

Leave us a comment to be entered to win, and feel free to tag some friends who you'd like to go with, or who you'd like to share a bowl of soup with!



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09/21/2026

Join us for our second Night Light Walk to support !

We'll be walking on October 22, starting at 7pm at Royal City Park South.

Donate or join here: https://shelterfoundation.akaraisin.com/ui/NightLightWalk/p/49e9d869cacb4549aa5a5535c7622131

09/18/2026

We are thrilled for our clients for the sale of their home!

With proper pricing, presentation, and positioning, it went fast even in a market that has a lot of inventory right now.

Thinking of a move or want to know more about our market? Reach out!

09/16/2026

Your property tax bill is not arbitrary, but a lot of homeowners have no idea how it is actually calculated. Here is how it works in Ontario.

It starts with MPAC, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, which is the provincial body responsible for assessing the value of every property in Ontario. They assign your home a Current Value Assessment based on what your property would have sold for on a specific valuation date. MPAC reassesses on a four year cycle, and the last full reassessment used January 1, 2016 as its valuation date. The next one has been delayed several times, which means your assessed value may look quite different from what your home would actually sell for today.

Your tax bill is then calculated by multiplying that assessed value by the tax rate set each year by the City of Guelph. The rate is made up of a municipal portion, an education portion set by the province, and any local levies. So if MPAC has assessed your home at $600,000 and the combined rate is 1.2 percent, your annual bill works out to $7200.

If you think your assessment is off, you have the right to dispute it. A Request for Reconsideration is free to file directly with MPAC, and comparable sales in your neighbourhood are the strongest evidence you can bring. If you are not satisfied with the outcome you can appeal further to the Assessment Review Board.

Swipe through for the full breakdown.

09/15/2026

Numbers for August are in, let's take a look.

Busier, but not competitive. More sales didn't swing things back toward sellers, because new listings kept pace. Buyers are still taking their time, negotiating on price, and keeping their conditions.

Rates are the story this fall. The Bank of Canada held its rate on September 2 for the seventh time in a row, so nothing changes for variable-rate borrowers. Fixed rates are a different story. They follow bond yields, and a jump in yields this month led lenders to raise fixed rates again, by anywhere from about 20 basis points to nearly a full percentage point. Most forecasters expect the Bank to hold for the rest of the year, and the talk has shifted toward possible increases in 2027 rather than more cuts.

For buyers: Prices are down and fixed rates are going up, so the window where you get both soft prices and low rates may be closing. Paying about $28,000 less than last August more than makes up for a quarter-point rate increase on a typical mortgage. If you're planning to buy in the next few months, a pre-approval with a rate hold means a rate increase won't cost you while you shop.

For sellers: Homes are still selling, but only when they're priced for today's market. Buyers compare everything, and a listing priced at last year's values usually ends up chasing the market down with price cuts. Getting the price right from day one, presenting the home well, and being flexible on terms like closing dates will do more for you than waiting for conditions to change.

Thinking of a move soon? Reach out and we've love to chat about your specific scenario!