There’s an interesting rumour that I’ve heard floating around recently that Mady Corp, the developer bringing the posh 144 Park Condominiums to Waterloo is building a second tower, just south of where tower one is proposed. Seeing how strong sales have been at tower one, slated to break ground this summer, I’m not surprised. Mady [...]
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Proposed Waterloo Rental Licensing Bylaw Hurts Poor People Most
The City of Waterloo Proposed Rental Housing Licensing Bylaw Lots of real estate investors have been following Waterloo’s proposed Rental Housing by-law process with great interest – after all, it has the potential to have a massive impact on all tenants, landlords, investors and homeowners in Waterloo. Since the Municipal Act was passed in 2007, the [...]
The sweetest words I’ve read recently – licensed student rentals to be grandfathered
Some very good news out of City Hall this morning: The City of Waterloo released the revised draft of their proposed new residential rental by-law, and there is welcome relief for landlords of student properties! I’m still reading through the new draft proposed by-law, but this jumped out at me (in a very good way): [...]
RED Condominiums by Momentum moving ahead
Momentum Developments, the builder behind the42 and The BPR Lofts, recently announced their upcoming project RED Condominiums. The plans look great: This is being built at the corner of Allen and King Street in Waterloo, directly across from the Bauer Lofts. The plans aren’t fully approved yet; Momentum is asking the city to ammend the Official [...]
Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Market Update, Q1 2011
Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Market Update As the first quarter of 2011 draws to an end, Kitchener Waterloo’s real estate market is very healthy. We continue to see strong activity in the residential & condo markets, as well as the commercial and investment markets. Development land is in strong demand all over the region, with [...]
Waterloo Condo close to RIM, Shopping, Schools, and UNDER 150K!
The Best Value in all of Waterloo? 3-333 Northlake Drive, Waterloo Ontario Looking for a great condo in Waterloo, but don’t want to pay the prices that new buildings like Bauer and 144 Park are going at? Take a look at this great two bedroom condo close to RIM, the Universities, the expressway, and picturesque [...]
HUGE Apartment Building Complex Sells for Record Price
Minto pays $215 million for 5% of London Rental Market Biggest Apartment Building Complex Sale in Canadian History Big commercial real estate news from London, Ontario – Minto, in partnership with Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, has bought Cherryhill Village from Esam Construction for $215 million. This is the largest single site multi-family transaction in [...]
Look Ma, I’m on TV – and so is my blog !
In the past week I’ve spoken with CTV News and 570 News about the new Apple Store in Conestoga Mall, as well as the City Centre model suite that just opened. View the media appearances below For all media enquiries, please call Benjamin at 519.772.4376 or contact him via email. CTV News covers the opening [...]
Sneak Peak inside City Centre’s Model Suite
Andrin’s City Centre Condos in Kitchener has officially opened their model suite on King Street. CTV News covers the opening of Andrin Homes’ City Centre condo project in downtown Kitchener There has been a lot of excitement and anticipation for this project, over a decade in the making – Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr started assembling the [...]
It’s official: Apple Store coming to Conestoga Mall in Waterloo
Updated: The Apple Store at Conestoga Mall opens August 13, 2011 Have you heard the latest news behind this construction site at Conestoga Mall? We have heard rumblings for months that the next Apple retail store would be in Waterloo Region, and we are now able to confirm that Apple is bringing a retail store [...]
