Investor ownership is influencing the condominium markets in key urban centers like Toronto, Vancouver, and other Ontario cities. Investors hold a significant presence among small condominium apartments..
Year: 2024
Adding Value to Multi-Family Properties: How to Increase Revenue in a High-Cost Environment
Multi-family properties are popular with investors for their potential to generate regular income. However, in a high-cost environment—where operating expenses are rising and conventional methods of boosting..
Rise of Rental Housing Construction in Canada
Canada’s housing market has seen a noticeable shift toward rental housing in recent years, driven by a variety of factors such as affordability challenges, demographic changes, and..
Cap Rates and Cash Flow: Key Metrics Every Investor Should Understand
When it comes to real estate investing, knowing the numbers is crucial. Two key metrics that often come up in conversations are capitalization rates (cap rates) and..
Federal Government Moves Forward with Cities on Encampments While Waiting for Provincial Responses: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Regina, and Saskatoon to Be Approached
The federal government has released a new statement regarding ongoing negotiations with provinces and territories to address homelessness and encampments. Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Sean..
The Cascade Mortgage Strategy: A Smart Way to Capture Falling Rates Without Going Variable
With interest rates beginning to dip from their recent highs, homeowners have a rare opportunity to optimize borrowing costs. But waiting for renewal to take action may..
Creative Financing Options: Vendor Take Back and Assumable Mortgages
In a market where traditional financing can become difficult to secure, especially when interest rates are high or lenders have tightened their criteria, creative financing can provide..
Halifax Office and Industrial Real Estate Update – Q3 2024
In Q3 2024, Halifax’s office and industrial real estate markets demonstrated divergent yet noteworthy trends, driven by varying levels of supply, demand, and market activity. Both sectors..
Saskatoon Real Estate Market Update – September 2024
The Saskatoon real estate market continues to experience growth in 2024, with increased sales, rising prices, and low inventory levels. Saskatoon has become one of the tightest..
Q Tower: New Development in Toronto’s Downtown Waterfront Area
Toronto’s skyline is about to gain a new architectural feature, with the planned development of Q Tower. This will be a striking 60-storey residential building that brings..