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Having grown up here in Kitchener-Waterloo (and surrounding areas), I know the neighbourhoods well and understand the values and advantages of each. I received post secondary education at the University of Guelph and have an Honours Bachelor of Commerce. I spent several years in robotic and automation sales and have sinced enjoyed my time as a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty. I am here to assist my clients and help keep them well informed so that they have the knowledge to make the right choices.
I love working with first time home buyers and can guide them through the process.
QUALIFICATIONS
Member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board
Member of the Ontario Real Estate Association
Member of the Canadian Real Estate Association
Member of the National Association of Green Agents and Brokers
Accredited Green AgentTM
Accredited Staging Professional (ASP® ) Real Estate Agent
Certified Negotiation Professional
Certified Residential Relocation Professional
Ultimate Service Provider
I specialize in residential real estate in the Region of Waterloo which has a lot to offer:
A combined populaton of over 450,000: Waterloo Region is made up of three urban municipalities - Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo , and four rural townships - North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario our unique balance of the urban and rural our proximity to major North American markets and transportation networks our excellent education, health, cultural and recreational facilities two world-class Universities and one of Canada's finest community colleges Kitchener is a vibrant, confident and cosmopolitan community. Our city is part of one of the most diverse and dynamic economies in North America, built on the foundations of entrepreneurship, innovation and education. Waterloo enjoys a growing recognition for high standards of education, keen entrepreneurship, and technological innovation.
The Real Estate Investment Network (REINTM), Canada's leading real estate education and research organization, is pleased to release its report on the top ten investment towns in Ontario for real estate investment.
Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge - Canada's Technology Triangle - is #1 on the list
Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge comprise Canada's Technology Triangle, a region quickly becoming known worldwide as a competitive area in which to build a high-tech business. The area is so strong economically that the REINTM research team has selected it as the number-one investment town in that province. More than 60% of Canada's population and 40% of the U.S. population is situated within a 500-mile radius of the Technology Triangle.
While the shifting of the region's economy has brought with it the closure of older manufacturing plants, even this transition has brought a vibrancy and redevelopment to Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge that is unmatched anywhere in the province," said Don Campbell, the report's lead author and president of REINTM. Campbell is also author of the best-selling books Real Estate Investing in Canada and co-author of 97 Tips For Real Estate Investing. "We call it ‘The economic Alberta of Ontario,' and this is our top-ranked investment area in the province."
TOP 5 SAFE HAVENS...
From Canadian Real Estate Magazine, December 2008 issue
A recent issue of Canadian Real Estate Magazine names Winnipeg, Kitchener-Waterloo, Barrie, Victoria and Moncton as the top five Canadian havens for real estate investors. The magazine article quoted experts as saying the top five factors needed to establish a "safe haven" were a diversified economy, increasing home prices, population growth, demand for rental properties and demographics that promote economic stability. It further quoted figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association showing these five locations have shown steady appreciation in home values with low volatility. In short, says one related article, people who buy homes or income properties in "safe havens" are pretty much guaranteed to make money.
Top 5 Safe Havens...
Kitchener-Waterloo:
Home to Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, Kitchener-Waterloo boasts a robust economy and equally stable real estate market.
Recently, the Real Estate Investors Network research team selected Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge as the No.1 investment town in Ontario. "We call it 'the economic Alberta of Ontario', and this is our top-ranked investment area in the province," says Don Campbell, the report's lead author and president of the network.
Kitchener-Waterloo's resale residential market has experienced one of the strongest runs on record during the past 10 years, according to Re/Max's Decade in Review report.
Sales have steadily gained momentum, climbing 63% to more than 7,031 in 2007 from 4,307 unites in 1997.
Compared to major centres such as Toronto or the GTA, homes in Kitchener-Waterloo are more affordable. The average residential house price is $265,499, according to the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board.
For investors, the market posts an annual rate of return of 6%, based on Re/Max's 1997-2007 numbers.
Currently, rental demand is increasing. The vacancy rate sits at 2% compared to 4% in 2007, with average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment holding steady at about $838, according to CMHC.
The region's location - an 80-minute drive from Toronto - makes it attractive, and population growth has given the two cities a combined 350,000 residents.
While older, established hot pockets have maintained their appeal, new areas such as Kitchener's Fischer Hallman area and Cambridge's Hespeler, North Galt and East Galt have become very popular with purchasers, according to the report.
"The region's high-tech sector is a big boost to the community as well as the real estate market," says Karen Shartun, president of the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board.
What differentiates Kitchener-Waterloo from other more volatile markets, she says, is the region's wide economic base. While the high-tech sector is a staple of the economy, so too are insurance and education: the region boasts two universities and a recognized college.
I specialize in residential real estate in the Region of Waterloo which has a lot to offer:
A combined populaton of over 450,000: Waterloo Region is made up of three urban municipalities - Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo , and four rural townships - North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario our unique balance of the urban and rural our proximity to major North American markets and transportation networks our excellent education, health, cultural and recreational facilities two world-class Universities and one of Canada's finest community colleges Kitchener is a vibrant, confident and cosmopolitan community. Our city is part of one of the most diverse and dynamic economies in North America, built on the foundations of entrepreneurship, innovation and education. Waterloo enjoys a growing recognition for high standards of education, keen entrepreneurship, and technological innovation.The Real Estate Investment Network (REINTM), Canada's leading real estate education and research organization, is pleased to release its report on the top ten investment towns in Ontario for real estate investment.
Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge - Canada's Technology Triangle - is #1 on the list
Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge comprise Canada's Technology Triangle, a region quickly becoming known worldwide as a competitive area in which to build a high-tech business. The area is so strong economically that the REINTM research team has selected it as the number-one investment town in that province. More than 60% of Canada's population and 40% of the U.S. population is situated within a 500-mile radius of the Technology Triangle.
While the shifting of the region's economy has brought with it the closure of older manufacturing plants, even this transition has brought a vibrancy and redevelopment to Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge that is unmatched anywhere in the province," said Don Campbell, the report's lead author and president of REINTM. Campbell is also author of the best-selling books Real Estate Investing in Canada and co-author of 97 Tips For Real Estate Investing. "We call it ‘The economic Alberta of Ontario,' and this is our top-ranked investment area in the province."
TOP 5 SAFE HAVENS...
From Canadian Real Estate Magazine, December 2008 issue
A recent issue of Canadian Real Estate Magazine names Winnipeg, Kitchener-Waterloo, Barrie, Victoria and Moncton as the top five Canadian havens for real estate investors. The magazine article quoted experts as saying the top five factors needed to establish a "safe haven" were a diversified economy, increasing home prices, population growth, demand for rental properties and demographics that promote economic stability. It further quoted figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association showing these five locations have shown steady appreciation in home values with low volatility. In short, says one related article, people who buy homes or income properties in "safe havens" are pretty much guaranteed to make money.
Top 5 Safe Havens...
Kitchener-Waterloo:
Home to Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, Kitchener-Waterloo boasts a robust economy and equally stable real estate market.
Recently, the Real Estate Investors Network research team selected Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge as the No.1 investment town in Ontario. "We call it 'the economic Alberta of Ontario', and this is our top-ranked investment area in the province," says Don Campbell, the report's lead author and president of the network.
Kitchener-Waterloo's resale residential market has experienced one of the strongest runs on record during the past 10 years, according to Re/Max's Decade in Review report.
Sales have steadily gained momentum, climbing 63% to more than 7,031 in 2007 from 4,307 unites in 1997.
Compared to major centres such as Toronto or the GTA, homes in Kitchener-Waterloo are more affordable. The average residential house price is $265,499, according to the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board.
For investors, the market posts an annual rate of return of 6%, based on Re/Max's 1997-2007 numbers.
Currently, rental demand is increasing. The vacancy rate sits at 2% compared to 4% in 2007, with average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment holding steady at about $838, according to CMHC.
The region's location - an 80-minute drive from Toronto - makes it attractive, and population growth has given the two cities a combined 350,000 residents.
While older, established hot pockets have maintained their appeal, new areas such as Kitchener's Fischer Hallman area and Cambridge's Hespeler, North Galt and East Galt have become very popular with purchasers, according to the report.
"The region's high-tech sector is a big boost to the community as well as the real estate market," says Karen Shartun, president of the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board.
What differentiates Kitchener-Waterloo from other more volatile markets, she says, is the region's wide economic base. While the high-tech sector is a staple of the economy, so too are insurance and education: the region boasts two universities and a recognized college.
Waterloo Region is one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario (also home to Research in Motion, the maker of the Blackberry). Whether you're buying, selling or investing, give me a call today!