You can now use Google to plan a trip using public transportation in our local area. You can find an explanation of the service here: Ride smarter. Plan your public transportation online. The service includes both the Grand River Transit Service and the Go Transit Service.

Here is a link to use on your web browser: Google Transit

You can use the service on your mobile device here: Google Transit Mobile

The school boards in the Kitchener Waterloo area have an excellant website for families moving to Waterloo Region. It includes information about the individual schools, the areas served by each school and the transportation services that are available.

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Tracey and Robert have sold the semi-detached home at 615A Pinerow Cres. (Upper Beechwood) in Waterloo Ontario.

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Tracey and Robert have just listed the Semi-Detached home at 615A Pinerow Crescent in the Upper Beechwood neighbourhood of Waterloo.

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For most people, buying a home is the most significant investment of their lives. Moreover, in spite of the doubt and confusion clouding both the financial markets and news headlines, there are many genuine real estate opportunities - especially for first-time buyers.

In general, prices are stable and historical data demonstrates that purchasing a home has proven a sound long-term financial investment. However, first-time homebuyers are often understandably anxious when it comes time to making the purchase. We have come up with a simple "do and don't" list to make the process easier for everyone dreaming of homeownership.

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Construction has recently begun on the "John M. Harper District Branch Library" at the corner of Fischer Hallman Road and Laurelwood Drive in Waterloo. This new library branch is being built together with a family YMCA.

Here is the press release provided by the City of Waterloo in early October:

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Here are links to information regarding first time buyer incentives, land transfer tax and also home renovation tax credit.

• This link refers to the Tax Credit for first time buyers announced with the recent federal budget: cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhbtc-eng.html
• This link refers to information regarding the Land Transfer Tax Rebate for first time buyers...: rev.gov.on.ca/english/refund/newhome/

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