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Kitchener-Waterloo Employment Growth outpaces rest of Canada in July

KW Employment Growth up 7.8% Some encouraging news for real estate investors looking to buy investment property in an area with a strong job market.  Kitchener Waterloo is growing while many economies across Canada slow down. Remember Ben’s Rule of Rental Real Estate: Buy rental property in strong job markets, near major employers From Daily [...]

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My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter

I joined Twitter January  22, 2008. I had heard about it from a few leading edge tech types – the next cool thing – and I figured I should get on and see what the fuss was about. Like many, I wasn’t quite sure – even after I signed up and took a look around. [...]

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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 REIN Top 10 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 [...]

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3 Things You Should Look For Before Investing in a Condo in Kitchener Waterloo

3 Things You Should Look For Before Investing in a Condo in Kitchener Waterloo

Over the last few years our clients have been investing in residential condominium apartments priced between $106,000 – $178,000 range, 750 – 1200 square feet, usually 2 bedrooms & 1 bath or 3br / 2 bath units and renting them out to stable, long term tenants for between $850-$1250 a month. There are many condominiums [...]

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Real Estate Investment Tip: Raising Rent on Rental Units in Ontario

Real Estate Investors in Ontario know there is a cap on an annual rent increase.  This is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. Did you know that not all rental properties are subject to this ?  Our clients are investing in Kitchener Waterloo properties with an important piece of knowledge – Do you know [...]

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