This is a pretty good video, explaining two major schools of economic thought, John Keynes and FA Hayek. One is a proponent of regulation, one believes in free markets. What do you think?
Archive | June, 2010
Investment Property in Cambridge Ontario sells for $45+ million
Last week we looked at Two Waterloo Region Apartment Buildings that Sold For $45+ million. Here is a video with some more information: To recap, the investment property in Cambride, Ontario was purchased at a 5.7% cap rate. Between both apartment buildings there are 225 units, and the average rent is above $1500 per month. [...]
New Kitchener Condo development splits local opinion
New Condos coming to Margaret Ave in Kitchener Fresh off our discussion of the new Condos, Hotel, and Commercial real estate coming toWaterloo - the Barrel Yards, here is some information about a new development going in donwtown Kitchener at 30-40 Margaret Ave. I happen to think it’s a great addition to the area! Read [...]
The iPad and Real Estate: What you need to know
Update – CBC’s The National asked me if I thought the iPad was an essential business tool – watch below to find out what I said! Let me know if you agree or think I’m wrong Last month I bought my first apple computer, a 32gb wifi iPad. I mention this so you know that [...]
News on the Barrel Yards Development in Waterloo, Ontario
Condos, Hotel & Offices coming to Uptown Waterloo The Record has an article in this morning’s paper about a major development underway in Waterloo, Ontario – The Barrel Yards – which will bring the Kitchener Waterloo real estate market some very high quality product over the next few years When completed, the Barrel Yards – [...]
REALTORS discuss HST & Real Estate in Ontario
REALTORS discuss HST & Real Estate in Ontario From The Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Board blog: On Thursday June 17th, 2010, 16 leaders from Waterloo Region’s real estate industry, including REALTOR® members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board (KWREB), Cambridge Real Estate Board, staff, and a representative of the Waterloo Home Builder’s Association met with Ontario PC [...]
Earthquake felt in Kitchener Waterloo, from New York to Montreal
I was just having lunch with a client, and the restaurant started shaking. That was *freaky* There was just an earthquake in South Western Ontario, felt in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, New York, and here where I am, in Kitchener Waterloo. That is a rather large span. No words on aftershocks yet. Overheard on Twitter from @jtorrespants: [...]
Google moves offices from Waterloo to Kitchener’s Tannery
Google is on the move, from Waterloo’s tech town down to the Tannery District in Kitchener. Click here for all the details, and which investors will profit (and how you can too)
Canadian Mortgage Market Update, week of June 21
Woj Pianka returns to provide us with another Canadian mortgage update: This week has had a few major updates. Currently the best 5year fixed rate is at 4.09% from ICICI Bank on a special close rate. This is a new lender to the market that is trying to establish a market share for itself. Along [...]
Ontario Rent Increase Guideline for 2011 is pretty low
Are you a Real Estate Investor? You need to learn about the Ontario Rent Increase Guideline for 2011. It’s pretty low, but you can raise the rent more on some properties.
