The historic Kaufman Lofts in downtown Kitchener have been a ‘destination’ building ever since construction on the condo conversion was announced. People tell me “I want a Kaufman Loft!” Even if the loft is a bit smaller or pricier than another condominium they were looking at, the design, location and prestige put the project over [...]
Archive | June, 2008
Good Debt, and Kitchener Waterloo as an Investment Destination
A few conversations going on around the Internet today . . . Jump in – either here or at the original blog posts (click through the links to get there). – Brian Brady thinks Canada is headed for a Real Estate slowdown, and he asks a local for some ‘on the ground’ reporting. In Canada’s [...]
Vacancy Rate Falls in Kitchener Waterloo – Again
The downward trend continues for real estate investors in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Luckily its a downward trend in vacancy rates my clients are currently experiencing. More specifically, ‘Vacancy Rates (%) in Privately Initiated Rental Row and Apartment Structures of Three Units and Over’ in the real estate investment properties they’re acquiring. CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing [...]
