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Some good articles to read for Real Estate Investors: News about the Canadian Economy "Smart Real Estate Investors educate themselves about the economy.  I try to be a smart investor, so.. Here are a few articles that I'm reading about the Canadian economy:" Why Europe is in trouble, and how it a...

This morning my good friend Phil Gerbyshak published an interview we did together. I highly recommend you check it out at Phil’s site. If you found my main blog (Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Investments) from Phil’s site, or you’re a new reader to the Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Investment ...

Looking for a great investment property in a growth region?  A two bedroom condominium in Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario came across my desk this morning, listed for a shade under $110,000.  The last condo unit listed in the building sold conditionally in one day, and was listed at $119,000. The co...

This afternoon, CMHC sent me their newest report about the Kitchener Waterloo and Guelph (they have added Guelph into the Kitchener Waterloo report this quarter) real estate market ("Kitchener and Guelph CMA Housing Market Outlook").  There is a wealth of research and statistical knowledge conta...

On Monday, Sarah and I closed on an ‘investment-grade’ condominium in North Waterloo. There were some mild theatrics associated with the closing (i.e. where was the other side’s lawyer on Friday when we were to close the deal? Canoing ? Lawn bowling ? Enjoying a lazy Friday afternoon at Morty’s ?...

Back when I was working in a large financial management brokerage (which means I was working with a team of stock brokers), I remembered being shocked at how small people’s portfolios were when they approached retirement. A very common situation was: Married couple, sixty years old Making $100,00...

An interesting situation came up recently while I was pursuing an investment property for a client in Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario. Sally is from out of town, but she has recently started to move her equity into the Kitchener Waterloo area in the form of real estate investment property. She had a ...

For Sale - 93 Lydia Street, Kitchener It is my pleasure to present you with an opportunity to live on one of the nicest tree lined family-oriented streets in Kitchener’s prestigious East Ward. This lovely home is an all brick, Schnarr built 3 bedroom home with an abundance of hardwood in the for...

Annual Financial Check Up Posted by Benjamin Bach on January 28th, 2007 This morning I’m going to follow Jeff Brown’s lead and encourage all of my clients, friends, family and readers to take an honest look at their finances today. What is your retirement plan? What lifestyle do you want to lead ...

Ben’s Top Three Tips for Sales Success Posted by Benjamin Bach on February 2nd, 2007 1. Focus on the client 2. Give give give 3. Look at them with love in your eyes What are your top sales tips? Leave them in the comments section! Benjamin Bach is a Sales Representative with Keller Williams Golde...