Saturday was a beautiful spring day. I was showing homes in an upscale Waterloo neighbourhood. Upon opening one front door, we were greeted with the following:
I've since discovered the house has been for sale since March 2008. Coincidence...I think not!
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 27, 2009
The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals(CAAMP) has released the results of a spring survey titled The Canadian Residential Mortgage Market During Challenging Times. Their findings may surprise based on the prevailing doom and gloom within the media. For those that have a mortgage, 40% have at least 50% in home equity. If we include those ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 25, 2009
My grandmother passed away last week at the golden age of 93 and with her went the last of her generation in my family. Her passing rekindled many fond memories of youth. I had the good fortune to spend a great deal of time with my grandparents as a child. My grandparents' lives and attitudes were forever shaped by the Great Depression and World War 2. They were ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 21, 2009
Signs are all around us that rapid change is increasingly common in today's global economy. The ability to adapt will be the key to survive and even thrive. Research at the University of Waterloo has Waterloo Region at the forefront of nanotechnology. The future looks bright! http://news.therecord.com/business/article/521205
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 16, 2009
We live in a wonderful community. Part of what makes it great is the commitment of its' volunteers. From time to time, I'd like to feature an individual who is making a difference in our daily lives. Should you like to recognize someone, contact me Mailto: jeff.gingerich@century21.ca 519-505-4488
Today, it's Waterloo Minor Hockey Coach Ken Barnes. This past season, Ken ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 6, 2009
There's an old fable about a chicken who thinks the sky is falling because he got hit in the head with a falling acorn. The moral of this fable is to have courage and not to be a "chicken". This "disaster is imminent" message is a common theme in the media today. It appears the residents of Waterloo Region know better.
In what can best be described as a stable market, ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 3, 2009
Waterloo's top employer Research in Motion(RIM) defied analyst's expectations today in announcing fiscal 4th quarter profits easily eclipsed last year's results. RIM now has 25 million subscribers and is growing market share in the midst of a sluggish global economy. These results are a huge positive for the local economy and for Wateroo Region real estate. For the full ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on April 2, 2009