The Dorinda Orser Team

10/06/2026

Getting clear on down payment options can save you from sitting out longer than you need to.

A 20% down payment can be helpful, but it isn’t a rule for every homebuyer. Many loan programs allow qualified buyers to purchase with less upfront, though the tradeoffs can include mortgage insurance, different monthly payments, or stricter approval requirements. If you’re planning to buy, this...

10/05/2026

Before you add another decorative detail to your garden, consider what you want it to highlight. Sometimes the plants provide all the personality you need.

In this U.S. gardening feature, Martha Stewart shares her preference for natural-looking spaces, explaining that she avoids plastic accents and black or red mulch. Her approach puts plants at the centre of the design rather than decorative extras. She also makes room for individual taste, acknowledg...

10/02/2026

Welcome to country living with city convenience!
This updated 3+1 bedroom, 3+1 bathroom sidesplit offers approx. 3,100 sq. ft. on a picturesque 0.6-acre lot. Features include 14' vaulted ceilings, custom kitchen, primary ensuite, in-law suite potential, possible severance, Z3 zoning with site-specific exemption, stunning outdoor spaces and numerous recent updates. Close to Cambridge!

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647 Brant-Waterloo Road, North Dumfries, ON N0B 1E0. Click for more photos and pricing

10/02/2026

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Well-maintained, one-owner-raised bungalow in desirable Lakeshore! Ideally located near the future WRHN hospital, transit, U of W & Ira Needles. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen, finished basement & major mechanical updates. Excellent in-law or duplex potential, plus a large yard, single garage & parking for 2.

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309 Toll Gate Boulevard, Waterloo, ON N2L 4M5. Click for more photos and pricing

10/02/2026

Welcome to Heritage Park! This 4-level, 3-bed, 1.5-bath home offers room to grow, with a den/library, 3-season sunroom, large rec room, bright kitchen and spacious backyard with mature trees. Close to schools, shopping, sports fields, trails & swimming. Updates include roof (2025), furnace, electrical panel, windows, tankless hot water & owned water softener.

99 Lorraine Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2B 2N1. Click for more photos and pricing

10/02/2026

Check out this home!

Set on 0.52 of an acre, this exclusive Carindale location is being offered for the first time for sale. Absolutely stunning lot has no rear neighbors or neighbors to one side. Bungalow was custom built in 1984, with 4 bedrooms on the main floor and a finished basement. Build your dream home here, or add on to the existing home! Located close to great schools and only minutes

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39 Bannockburn Road, Kitchener, ON N2R 1M1. Click for more photos and pricing

10/02/2026

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Downsizers, first-time buyers, and young professionals take note! Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath bungalow-style condo in Carriage Crossing with 2 parking spaces, locker, new flooring, KitchenAid appliances, quartzite counters, soft-close cabinetry, in-suite laundry, and wraparound balcony. Steps to RIM Park, Grey Silo, trails, shopping, and transit.

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249 Grey Silo Road, Unit 202, Waterloo, ON N2K 0G8. Click for more photos and pricing

10/02/2026

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Well-maintained duplex offering strong fundamentals, recent updates, and flexibility for investors or owner-occupiers. This property features 1468 square feet of complete living space between two self-contained units. The main floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, while the upper unit features 1 bedroom plus a dedicated office/den space. Both units are equipped with in-suite laundry.

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83 Oxford Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 6A4. Click for more photos and pricing

10/01/2026

OPEN HOUSE AT 99 LORRAINE AVENUE, KITCHENER
SATURDAY, OCT. 3RD FROM 2PM TO 4PM.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. 😍
Welcome to this home to grow your family in, with 3 beds, 2 baths and 4 levels of living space and a bonus 3 season sun room along with a attached single car garage you simply have to move in and be ready for Christmas and enjoy! Book a private showing today.

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10/01/2026

Open House at 309 Toll Gate Blvd. Waterloo
Saturday, Oct. 3rd and Sunday, Oct. 4th from 2PM to 4PM
Welcome to this well maintained, one owner raised bungalow in the desirable Lakeshore area of Waterloo! Ideally located just a stone’s throw from the newest future WRHN hospital, on a bus route, and minutes from the University of Waterloo and Ira Needles amenities. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this solid home features an updated kitchen, finished basement and major mechanical updates already completed. The versatile raised bungalow layout offers excellent potential for an in-law suite or duplex conversion. Outside, enjoy a large yard, single car garage and driveway parking for two. A fantastic opportunity in an established neighbourhood with an incredibly convenient location. ** Some photos have been virtually staged.