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Sustainable growth in Kitchener Waterloo Grand River Hospital In 1973 Waterloo Region had about 268,000 people. Today we have 535,000. Our population has about doubled in forty years. In about another twenty years we are predicted to be at about 735,000.... [ more ]

We see our share of 60 amp electrical services as we're inspecting homes in Waterloo Region and Guelph. These electrical services were commonly installed in homes prior to the 1950s. The term "60 amps" represents the maximum amount of current that a home... [ more ]

Bidding Wars and Mortgage Shortfalls, Interest Rates and Average Sales Interest Rates and Average Sales  Interest rates will be going up, I know we’ve heard that before but this time will be different. Statistics Canada said last week that the... [ more ]

Knob and tube wiring is characterized by separately run hot and neutral wires, paper insulated wires, ceramic insulators and the absence of junction boxes at wire splices. If this type of wiring has been professionally maintained since its original installation,... [ more ]

Cambridge ushered in a new style of planning and decision making, embracing the four pillars of sustainability: cultural, economic, environmental and social. The first Corporate Sustainability Plan (CSP) represents an opportunity to integrate the four... [ more ]

Alasdair Douglas & Keith Marshall, Sales Representatives with Prudential Grand Valley Realty and online at www.kwhomesandhouses.com are holding an open house at 122 Mansion Street this Sunday April 15th from 2-4pm. Please visit! [ more ]

Alasdair Douglas & Keith Marshall, Sales Representatives with Prudential Grand Valley Realty and online at www.kwhomesandhouses.com are holding an open house at 122 Mansion Street this Saturday April 14th from 3-5pm. Please visit! [ more ]

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney was in Waterloo last week. He’s repeatedly warned over the past year about excessive consumer borrowing – especially for mortgages, but this time he further explained his concerns noting that investors outside... [ more ]

Victor Hussein: What’s the difference between a condominium and a co-op?     QUESTION: We have been looking into purchasing a “co-op condominium” and are wondering if this is the same thing as a “condominium”? I have... [ more ]

Mortgages, prices and real estate trends to watch It was widely thought that the Bank of Montréal (BMO) would discontinue its 2.99% fixed rate on five-year mortgages as advertised yesterday. However, The Bank Montréal now says it will extend the rate... [ more ]

Alasdair and Keith are holding the first open house at their new listing at 241 Simeon Street this Sunday April 1st from 2-4pm. Come out and see this updated Schnarr built home in Kitchener's desirable East Ward. We are sure that you will be impressed! Some of... [ more ]

  241 Simeon Street 241 Simeon Street is located in Kitchener’s East Ward, near the stately homes on Pandora Boulevard and easy walking distance to the Kitchener Aud (home to the Kitchener Rangers), the Frederick Street Mall, the Kitchener Public... [ more ]

  Real estate market hot With the mild winter, early spring and historically low interest rates, the Canadian real estate market is off to a strong start. Sales for January and February were up in 12 of the 15 major markets (80% of the Canadian Market). A... [ more ]

If you’re buying a home, you will need to consider when you need to arrange for your home inspector. As soon as you become serious about the purchase of a home, you should consider a professional inspection. When you come to a decision to purchase a... [ more ]

Real estate news Kitchener Waterloo – March 18, 2012 Real estate sales up Last week, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported that home sale rose by 1.4% between January and February. Compared with the same reporting period the previous year,... [ more ]