2010’s new record $1 billion in building permits surpasses the previous mark by about $200 million.
Just under 50% is commercial and industrial > these structures will house permanent JOBS
Driving factors: HST and new, higher development fees > builders took out permits early to avoid increased fees > higher development fees = higher cost for building new homes and will drive up the cost of resale homes
Construction values have been increasing steadily since 2001 and this boom year is a symptom of Hamilton’s stable, diversified economy.
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Erwin has been investing in real estate since 2006 and is a highly decorated investor and realtor. His list of awards and accomplishments includes:
• FOUR time consecutive finalist for the Michael Millenaar Memorial Award and 2013 WINNER for his leadership and contribution to the Real Estate Investment Network community.
• TWO time finalist & 2015 WINNER for Realtor of the Year for Ontario by the Real Estate Investment Network
• TWO time finalist & 2016 WINNER for Real Estate Agent of the Year by Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine
• REIN™ Ambassador (Endorsed Realtor by REIN™)
• Silver award recipient by the Real Estate Investment Network
• 2013’s Top Player Award by the Real Estate Investment Network
• Regular contributor to REIN™ Real Estate Report and Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine
Erwin has owned and still owns numerous investment properties: single family, renovate and hold, multi-family, multi-family conversion, and student housing. He left his corporate job at “Big Blue†to pursue his passion as an entrepreneur in investment real estate. He’s been featured in the Hamilton Spectator and been a guest speaker at several investment networks and has coached numerous successful real estate investors by focusing on economic fundamentals and financials.
