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Local News looks at Why REIN named Kitchener Waterloo #1 place to invest in Ontario

Last night CTV ran a story on the recent Real Estate Investment Network report naming Kitchener Waterloo (or KW) the #1 investment destination for real estate investors in Ontario (see: Top 9 Reasons You Should Invest in Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate). I spoke with CTV at the Keller Williams office yesterday morning, and they also [...]

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Top 9 Reasons You Should Invest in KW Real Estate

KW Tops List Kitchener Waterloo is Ontario’s top Real Estate Investment Destination, again. Well, it’s that time of year again. Kitchener Waterloo is getting some more much deserved attention from Canadian Real Estate Investors all across the country. KW has been named the top real estate investment destination in Ontario by the Real Estate Investment [...]

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Large Redevelopment Coming to Breithaupt & King in Kitchener

The Record has exciting news about a major commercial real estate project in Kitchener. Perimeter Development Corp. is redeveloping the old (some parts date to 1903) complex on the corner of Breithaupt and King, bringing cool space to the north end of downtown Kitchener. Developer turning old boot factory into trendy commercial space When its [...]

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Terrific news for Real Estate Investors in Waterloo

University of Waterloo to Double Size of Campus Owners of Student Housing Rejoice Back in April you read about the University of Waterloo proposed plans to double the size of campus (Is Waterloo’s Student Housing Market Being Over Built?), and today the news is announced that the plans are moving forward. This is great news [...]

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Housing Starts in Kitchener Waterloo up 165%

In another sign that the Kitchener Waterloo economy is still very healthy, housing starts are up dramatically: Apartment construction boosts housing starts WATERLOO REGION — Fuelled by a surge in apartment building construction, housing starts in Waterloo Region rose 165 per cent in June compared to the same month last year. Ground was broken on [...]

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Kitchener Waterloo local David Johnston named Canada’s next Governor General

There was a buzz building that Stephen Harper was preparing to nominate Kitchener Waterloo local David Johnstons as Canada’s next Governor General, and last week the news became official. This is a terrific choice for Canada, and is yet another event that will draw Canadian’s attention to the Waterloo Region, one of the most vibrant [...]

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$1 Billion dollars: Kitchener Waterloo’s Mid Year Market Update

Benjamin Bach with Keller Williams discusses what’s going on with the real estate market in the Kitchener Waterloo MLS area. The area surpassed $1 billion in transaction volume in the first 6 months. Prices of homes are up. Watch the video, and visit http://BenjaminBach.com for more

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Kitchener Waterloo – an amazing place to live

Happy Canada Day weekend! This long weekend I think we’ve all been reflecting on how lucky we are to live in this great country.  I want to thank the men and women who risk their lives everyday so that we can enjoy our lives securely.  I’m grateful to live in Canada, and grateful to live [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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