Experts have indicated Canada will need to build millions more homes in the next 10 years to meet our growing needs. To the casual observer the problem is easy to solve: just build more homes. For those in the real estate development field, the problem is much more complicated than this.
Diversity, equity and inclusion, better known by the acronym DEI, are buzzwords that permeate the workplace these days.
Ontario's construction sector will need to recruit about 71,800 new workers over the next six years to keep pace with retirements in the industry.
If you're looking to invest overseas, Turks and Caicos Islands boast some of the best financial and vacation-like benefits.
In the past, the ability to make good money in vacation investments was not always available to the average investor. Now, things are changing.
In a recent systems review from BoC, there is an increasing number of people at risk of financial vulnerability which could further affect the Canadian economy.
With Bitcoin becoming such a success and increasing in value, is it a smart move to use it to purchase real estate? Yes and no. Here are some things to keep in mind.
This broker says there are more investment opportunities in Mississauga's semi-detached market because you can benefit from two incomes - renting the basement and the upstairs.
Many people can't secure that 20% down payment to start their homeownership journey. This may be why rentals are exceeding demand in Toronto.
“On the periphery of Vancouver and Toronto, there are pockets of opportunity. When you look at commercial real estate broadly, retail is a victim of COVID and that’s still playing out.”
Canadian housing starts hit 273,664 in March, up from 252,636 a month earlier, but the enhanced activity still hasn’t been able to keep pace with voracious demand.
According to this chief business development officer in Burlington, off-market investments have less competition and allow for more time to inspect the property.
"[...]There’s a lot of push for the city and other government levels to move towards laneway housing to deal with the supply issue and I think that’s a great opportunity.”
Learn more about how addy’s mission is to enable every human to become a homeowner by helping them invest in real estate at a price that works best for them, and dividing the investment into equal parts.
In March, new listings set a record by reaching 1 million across Canada, a 7.5% increase from the month prior. Bidding wars were commonplace and inventories fell to their lowest in decades.
Sixty-three percent of investors in the GTA were cash flow neutral or positive last year, up from 56% in 2017. Investors who purchased presale condo units saw better cash flow than landlords who bought resale units.
This free summit will feature top experts in Canadian real estate who will share their knowledge on a broad range of topics. It will be presented on Sat. Jun. 18th from 12pm-3pm.
Many jurisdictions in the U.S. have been thinking outside the box to boost the housing supply. Here in Ontario, we’d be wise to follow suit.
While there has been a deceleration in new home sales, we must keep the pedal to the metal and continue to train skilled trades workers for the future.
CREW has compiled a group of investment real estate agents that we think stand out for their quality service and dedication to the world of real estate investing.
The Bank of Canada announced yet another interest rate hike at its meeting on Thursday.
While markets across the country are seeing price corrections amid rising interest rates, Calgary has held strong.
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