http://www.benjaminbach.com Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:39:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you’re looking for a new home, or just want some decorating tips, check out these Keller Williams open houses this weekend:   $232,900 ~ A7-175 David Bergey Drive, Kitchener ~ Sat Feb 6th 2-4pm and Sun Feb 7th 2-4pm Great location! Backs onto ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=430 A big part of our client base lives outside of Kitchener Waterloo – other parts of Ontario, Canada, and even people living in other countries.  They are able to live   where they love, but invest where the numbers make sense because they employ quality property management companies. Even a ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=426 One of my favorite neighbourhoods in Kitchener Waterloo is Eastbridge. Located in the North East part of the city, there are parks, trails, beautiful homes (ranging from condos, semis and towns to luxury homes worth more than $1 million), shopping (Conestoga mall is close by), close to restaurants like Wildcraft, ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=425 Yesterday I had the chance to sit down with two of our clients, Dr Robin Walsh and Darryl Kraemer to discuss why they invest in Real Estate, as opposed to any of the other investment vehicles available, like stocks, mutual funds, commodities, gold etc.  Press play to hear ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=424 A friend of mine asked me this morning what clauses we usually put in an offer, when we’re helping our clients buy and sell an investment property in Ontario.  While every purchase and sale will have unique features demanding custom clauses - often a few Schedules worth of ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=423 Last night I saw an expose on CBC Marketplace, going backstage at a “Rich Dad Poor Dad” seminar led by Tigrent learning. These seminars are sold as a way to learn how to invest in real estate, but based on the video CBC shot at the event, which was held ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=419 The Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce has just released the list of nominees for the annual Business Excellence Awards. Congratulations to everyone who is nominated! I want to specially recognize a number of my friend’s who are nominated, inlcuding Fiddleheads, Gowlings, Rick Baker, Kurt Wissent, Mandy Dennison, Jason Kipfer, Stemmler Meats, Nutrition ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=416 Real estate prices are tied to the quality of the local economy.  With that in mind, more good news for people who invest in Kitchener Waterloo real estate: Waterloo Region’s economy poised for strong growth TheRecord.com WATERLOO REGION – ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=414 One of my friends recently expressed some frustrations to me about the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) system for investors in Canada.  He was finding it tough to reach his savings goals through the RESP, and asked if I had any insight. I suggested that he and his wife could buy ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=411 Some disappointing news out of last night’s Council meeting in Waterloo – our elected city councilors think its best to not ask the citizens our opinion.  Hmmmmmm…..   Regardless of if you’re a pro or con on amalgamation, shouldn't the voters get to debate and decide? Waterloo ... http://www.benjaminbach.com/?p=410