Dakota Pitz Real Estate

05/30/2026

Bali ✈️📍🗺️🏝️1️⃣

05/28/2026

I’ll be hanging out at 635 Saginaw Pkwy #54 in Cambridge, this Saturday from 1-3pm! If you want to see me OR this exceptionally maintained 3 bed, 4 bath 3-storey townhouse, come on out!

With approximately 2200 sqft, a walkout basement, and a private terrace, there’s lots to see!

See you then 👋😎

MLS: X13144514

05/19/2026

I might be away from the office, but my heart is still with the pups at GHS, and very much so missing my own pups of course!

We are officially less than 3 weeks away from the Guelph Humane Society Happy Trails Walk-a-thon on June 7th. A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far, we are closing in on our goal!

If you haven't had a chance to support our local shelter animals yet, there is still time to join the team or donate at the link below. Let’s make 2026 the best year yet for the animals in our care.

Donate here: https://guelphhumane.akaraisin.com/ui/walk2026/p/baeec5915c814682bfb9e8fde7eaccde

Make a Difference With Me! I am taking a step—and a paw—forward to help the animals in our community who need it most. By choosing to raise funds for the Guelph

05/12/2026

Real Estate Myth that folks are still somehow believing: "I need 20% down to buy a house in Ontario." ❌

This is one of the biggest things holding people back in 2026, and it’s simply not true for most residential purchases.

If you are buying a home for $700,000 (which is right around our local median), your minimum down payment is actually closer to 6.5% (~$45,000).

5% on the first $500k

10% on the portion above $500k

When you factor in the FHSA (First Home Savings Account) tax refunds, many of my clients are finding they are much closer to their goal than they realized.

Don't let outdated "rules" keep you in the rental cycle. The best time to buy is when you’re financially ready and the market gives you leverage, and right now, the market is giving plenty of leverage.

05/10/2026

And just like that, it’s time to recharge! ✈️🌍

I will be away from May 9th to May 24th. While my phone will be mostly off, my business is very much "on."

I have a fantastic team at Royal LePage Royal City Realty making sure all of my current clients are taken care of and every detail is managed while I’m OOO. If you have an urgent real estate need or want a market evaluation before I get back, please reach out to my email ([email protected]) and one of the fantastic agents covering me will get back to you!

I’ll be back in the office on the 25th, fully recharged and ready for the June market rush. See you in a few weeks!

05/08/2026

Is the "Tri-City Price Tag" pushing you out of the market?

While Guelph and Waterloo get all the headlines, I’ve been spending a lot of time lately in Oxford and Norfolk Counties. If you’re a first-time buyer or an investor looking for actual value, towns like Woodstock, Tillsonburg, and Simcoe are the 2026 "Hidden Gems."

In Norfolk County, for example, your dollar goes significantly further. You can still find detached homes with actual backyards in the $500-$600k range, something that’s becoming a rarity in the bigger hubs. Plus, the Oxford County Home Ownership program offers 5% down payment assistance for qualified buyers.

Whether it's the heritage charm of Woodstock or the lakeside vibes near Simcoe, these regions offer a lifestyle that’s hard to beat for the price.

Thinking of making a move toward the county? I’ve lived and worked across these regions and can help you find the pockets that are seeing the best growth.

05/06/2026

Training update for the GHS Happy Trails Walk-a-thon!

The dogs have decided that "training" actually means "stopping every 5 feet to sniff a new leaf." We might be slow, but we are committed!

I’m heading out on a trip this weekend, but before I go, I’m trying to hit 50% of my fundraising goal for the Guelph Humane Society. Our community is so incredibly supportive of our local animals, and I’d love to see us hit this milestone before I hit the airport.

If you’ve been meaning to support GHS, you can do so at the link below. Let’s give these animals the care they deserve!

Donate here: https://guelphhumane.akaraisin.com/ui/walk2026/p/baeec5915c814682bfb9e8fde7eaccde

05/02/2026

The March data just landed and it is a bit of a reality check for anyone thinking about selling in Guelph or Wellington County this spring. We are officially in buyer’s market territory, and with sales down 20% while expired listings jumped 38%, the old strategy of just throwing it on the MLS and waiting for a crowd is pretty much over. In April 2026, buyers have the leverage, the selection, and most importantly, they have the patience to wait for the right deal.

If you want to be the house that actually sells in a couple of weeks rather than sitting for two months, you have to be really surgical with your plan. Buyers are so educated right now that if you price even 3% above what is considered fair market, you risk becoming a stale listing that people just scroll past.

With about four months of inventory in Guelph, things like high end staging and professional media aren't just extra perks anymore, they are basically the minimum requirement to even get people to book a showing. You also have to go into it expecting that conditions for inspections and financing are going to be part of the deal again.

The market is not bad, it is just balanced, but it does mean your strategy has to be a lot more precise than it was a year ago. If you want a no-nonsense look at what your place is actually worth in this current climate, just reach out. I am pulling the latest April street level data today and I would be happy to share what I am seeing.

05/02/2026

Hosting an open house tomorrow at 45 Doyle from 1 to 3! is hanging out with me for the afternoon too, so come by and say hi if you’re around.

If you’ve been looking for a place in the south end, this one is a really great option. It’s a 3 bed, 4 bath with a fully finished basement, so there is plenty of room. The owners have taken amazing care of it and just finished a bunch of big updates like a new furnace, heat pump, and water heater, so everything is ready to go.

The location is also super convenient, you’re minutes from the 401 and the university, plus all the shopping and food in the south end is right there.

See you tomorrow between 1 and 3!

MLS: X13061118