As we roll into the end of May, I’m sure many of you are getting your gardens ready or planning those first summer trips. Living in The Ward, I’ve been enjoying the historical character of our neighbourhood as it wakes up for spring. But while we’re looking forward to June, there’s a practical change coming…
Hello Guelph! It is officially May 2026, and while the real estate market is keeping me busy from Old University to Riverside Park, this month is really about the ties that bind our community together. Between local legacy events and hitting the links, here is what is on my calendar this month. Supporting the Nightingale…
The Bigger Picture: Navigating Guelph’s May 2026 Market By: Michael Bennett, Guelph Real Estate Professional If there is one thing I have learned from my family’s deep roots here, from my grandfather Leo’s days to the development of Bennett Avenue, it is that you cannot judge a landscape by a single season. Guelph’s real estate…
In an industry often driven by “five-star” badges and constant solicitation, I choose a different path. My business is built on the foundation of The Bennett Legacy, a commitment to this city that spans generations, from my family’s roots on Bennett Avenue to my current life in the historic heart of The Ward. For me,…
After what feels like an eternity of unseasonable rainfall and a long, wet spring, I have some news that will be music to the ears of every local golfer. It’s time to trade the umbrella for a 7-iron. The local courses are finally opening up! As a kid who grew up at Cutten Fields and…
As we navigate some of the most unique economic headwinds I’ve seen in my career, many of our neighbours are feeling the pinch. Whether you’re living in a historic home in The Ward, a spacious 40-60′ lot in Victoria North, or a modern suite at Edgewater, the rising cost of living is a conversation we’re…
Guelph Real Estate: A Q1 2026 Update By Michael Bennett As we move through the first quarter of 2026, I’ve been spending a lot of time looking out toward the GORBA trails. I’d love to be out there on the bike, but as any local rider knows, the ground is currently far too wet. Riding…
If you’ve ever driven toward downtown Guelph from any direction, you know that moment when the skyline shifts and the massive limestone towers of the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate come into view. It represents, without question, the architectural soul of our city. As someone who grew up wandering the streets of Victoria North and…
Why “Good Enough” Isn’t Enough: The Power of Professional Photography in Guelph Real Estate If you’ve spent any time around Guelph, you might have seen me out with my camera. Whether I’m capturing the historical grit of The Ward, the lush fairways at Cutten Fields, or a sunset over the Riverside-to-Guelph Lake trail system, photography…
ichael Bennett’s March 2026 Guelph Real Estate Market Report. Detailed analysis of The Ward, Victoria North, and city-wide trends showing a buyer’s market.
