Keith Brideau of Historica Developments showcases his latest project on Canterbury Street. Photo: Cindy Wilson/Telegraph-Journal

From my interview with Keith Brideau

Published September 29, 2014 in the Telegraph-Journal.

Keith Brideau flipped his first house right out of university, back in 2004. He put some sweat equity into it, spent a few thousand dollars, painted it, put new countertops in the kitchen and added new hardware, new light fixtures, etc. It was a really cheap townhouse but it was one of the most important purchases of his life because it got him into real estate.

When his friends were impressed with his first renovation, he decided to buy a duplex and get a better understanding of the real estate industry. Taking something that was ugly, under-utilized and needing some TLC and using his imagination and creativity to make it beautiful, useful and coveted became Keith's passion. This passion was unleashed as he started buying bigger properties to develop.