Why Should You Invest In Kitchener Real Estate?
Kitchener is one of the hottest real estate markets. 2017 saw a feverish rise in real estate in Kitchener, which has slowed down, but prices are still rising even though not so sharply. According to real estate agents, the present market is more buyer-friendly and healthier.
– The average sale price of all residential properties sold in November 2018 increased 7.6% to $477,526 compared to November 2017.
– Home sales were up 14.2% in November compared to the same month last year, and up 19% compared to the previous 10-year November average of 406 sales, according to Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors (KWAR).
– During this same period, the average sale price for a condominium was $305,334, showing an increase of 10%.
– Detached homes, on the other hand, sold for an average price of $580,551, revealing an increase of 12.8% compared to November 2017.
– Townhomes sold for an average of $361,177 (down 2%).
Soaring prices of condos in Toronto has made homebuyers turn their gaze towards Kitchener, Waterloo and Hamilton. In 2017 and 2018, sales of new condo units in these areas blossomed so much that it has been making headlines for months. Being affordable, close to Toronto, and having amenities that a modern lifestyle requires, Kitchener is seen as a great place to live.
Increase in property prices in Kitchener and with the probability of the upward trend continuing, investors have started to see Kitchener as a profitable investment opportunity. The city is seeing high growth with revitalization projects and condo constructions that are set to transform the city.