Recent Blog Posts by Jeff Gingerich

Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Alive and Well

There are days in real estate and in life where you come across things that just don't sit well.  I usually try and think things through but sometimes I still end up like the photo above...puzzled.  I found this gem while searching MLS for suitable properties for a buyer client.  I was equally puzzled by an article in today's National Post entitled "Variable ...

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Policy Changes

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the following changes to insured mortgages effective April 19, 2010: 1.  Properties that are not owner-occupied now require a 20% downpayment. 2.  Owners wanting to refinance their existing insured mortgage will be limited to 90% loan-to-value versus the current 95%. 3.  Borrowers wanting a variable rate mortgage will now ...

I'm Just Saying... Part 2

I had the good fortune to visit Vancouver for the Century 21 Canada Conference this fall.  It certainly is a beautiful city and I can definitely see the appeal of living there.  However, I struggle with the cost of housing.  Here is a current example.  The home above is listed for sale at $795,000.  It's described as "that perfect fixer upper in an amazing ...