The Canadian Real Estate Investor

From the time you wake up in the morning, you are bombarded with information and faced with making decisions. In fact, people make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! Some decisions can be as simple as choosing which shirt to wear to work, while others are more complex, like deciding whether to move forward with a new career opportunity. Why We Feel Analysis Paralysis: Tips & Tricks for Ov...

The condo market, which is clearly in recessionary territory, has conditions deteriorating to levels not seen in decades. What makes the situation more challenging is the role of investors in the presale market, which have made up to 70% or more of buyers. Challenges for preconstruction and resale condos in certain Canadian markets. Condos are a major challenge in Canada’s real estate and economy....

The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates for the second time this year, on July 24th it cut 25 basis points. It cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in four years back on on June 5 of this year. There are so many more questions to ask in this volatile, interest rate sensitive economy, such as why are they cutting what does this cut mean for buyers, sellers and mortgage holders Are t...

American or Canadian, it was the so-called “dream” in this part of the world for a long time to one day own a home. In this episode, we’ll look at: The affordability of Canadian vs. American cities Many Canadians thinking of a potential move, or at least an investment, south of our border Median incomes across North America and the cost of living Where the next real estate opportunities are And, o...

We cover top news stories and breakdown the important facts;  why are roommates the fastest growing housing type in Canada What type of housing we should be building Interest rates and CMHC predictions the fastest path to homeownership for young Canadians Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist.ca Attend a Meetups   Meetups Get a Pre Approval G...

In today's podcast, we're diving deep into the heart of Canada's real estate market! After a challenging year, an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada has sparked a 3.7% rise in national home sales in June 2024. While some markets, especially Ontario, are struggling, the rest of the country seems to be beginning a recovery. Our newest segment where we have our national market experts weigh in -...

Planning on being a landlord for the first time? Or maybe you're expanding your portfolio? If this sounds like you, listen to these questions and considerations before you buy your deal,  Thesis, Timing, Financials, Mortgage, Location, Power Team Future Proofing, Tenants, Asset Management Attend Our Event On Multiplexes  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Rea...

We look at OSFI's report on the biggest financial risk for 2024-2205  Current risk environment Elevated interest rates and market uncertainty Real estate secured lending and mortgage risks Rising household debt costs Credit stress and changing depositor behaviour  Attend Our Event On Multiplexes  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist.ca Atten...

One of the most highly debated and constant questions we get,  Overcoming the social stigma of renting  Mortgage payment % premium over rent  USA VS Canada - rent vs buy  How TMI affects buying  The real numbers behind renting & buying  Attend Our Event On Multiplexes  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist.ca Attend a Meetups   Meetups Ge...

We cover a range of subject, including  Why might a surtax be a good idea or bad idea? Modern Monetary Policy explained  capital gains and the 1031 exchange  MPAC Value Assessments  Attend Our Event On Multiplexes  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist.ca Attend a Meetups   Meetups Get a Pre Approval G & H Mortgage Group Get Financing wit...

A step by step process on how to multiplex a property Zoning and Land Use Regulations  Property Acquisition and  Permits and Approvals Building Codes and Regulations Financing and Budgeting Construction and Project Management ReHousing a guide for converting single family homes to multi-unit housing. Attend Our Event On Multiplexes  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in...

We cover two Desjardins reports and try to answer some tough questions,  How do skyrocketing construction costs impact the market & will these costs come down?  When will housing become affordable? could rate cuts be the silver bullet to revive our economy? is now a good time to get involved in the housing market ? Attend Our Event On Multiplexes  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the...

In todays episode we are covering a report that provides some valuable insights and tries to answer some tough questions How did we end up in this housing crisis What are the most affordable and least affordable markets & how did they become this way what is the greatest driver of these increased costs & how does Canada compare to the like of Australia, New Zealand, The USA & the UK we...

A deep dive into Saskatchewan with special guest Carla Brown Saskatchewan benchmark home price is $340,400.Compare that to the national average Average Sold Price $699,117 What do you see as the biggest opportunities in the Saskatchewan real estate market right now? How we anticipate the Saskatchewan market will change in the next 5-10 years how do people build out the systems to properly invest o...

If you own a rental property, or are a self-employed worker or an entrepreneur, this strategy could help you pay less tax, according to some articles from Canada’s Big Banks we’re going to cover,  Who is cash damming for? How does cash damming work? Advantages and risks  Maintaining interest deductibility Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist...

In this news episode we cover; Are people going back to work? we look at the occupancy levels for downtown Toronto to see whats happening, how does downtown canada match up against US cities Manulife chief economist says it is going to take at least a decade before housing in Canada gets to affordable levels We look at Development charges and the cost to build a home VS. what the government wants...

Have you ever wondered what the world is curious about when it comes to real estate? From first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, people are turning to Google to find answers to their most pressing questions. And in today's episode, we're uncovering the most Googled real estate questions, providing you with insights and and our takes on the answers, How do I buy a house & much can I affor...

Reporting Live from the OHBA conference in Ottawa we are joined by Dr. Mike Moffat to discuss,  The Missing Middle, challenges & opportunities Development policy and development charges ( Dans posts)  We talk about Twitter Drama  The CMHC housing catalogue and financing options  Mike Moffatt Learn more about the OHBA  GIVEAWAY - JOIN A MEETUP GROUP FOR. A CHANCE TO WIN $2400 WORTH OF SHERWIN W...

In this news episode we look at a few key stories, The PM says housing needs to retain its value  Canadas expected to see more rate cuts that any other advanced economy  CMHC is concerned about Canada crisis level mortgage bond buying GIVEAWAY - JOIN A MEETUP GROUP FOR. A CHANCE TO WIN $2500 WORTH OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian R...

We look at story of Canada's MURB program. From its lofty beginnings to its tumultuous end, we’ll explore how this initiative transformed the housing landscape, benefitted some, and left others wondering what went wrong.  We look at the historical background of MURBS, how the program worked, the good things that came from it and the bad things that may have shut the program down as well as what we...

A Historical Perspective on Canada's Real Estate Housing Market  Is This the End of a Market Cycle? The Economic Cycle & The 80's, the 90s, GFC What Can We Expect in Canada’s 2023 Real Estate and Housing Market? Where Does the Bank of Canada Stand Today?  GIVEAWAY - JOIN A MEETUP GROUP FOR. A CHANCE TO WIN $2500 WORTH OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the bes...

We are joined by Natalka Falcomer of Houseful to chat all things real estate market, utilizing technology, building brokerages and AI.  J oin our meetup group here to get your name in for $2400 of sherwin williams paint  Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist.ca Attend a Meetups   Meetups Get a Pre Approval G & H Mortgage Group Get Financi...

We look at a billionaire, who’s back by some of the worlds super rich, who has a crazy idea on how to solve the housing crisis.  this isnt first to attempt at this feat, Egypt , you know, pyramids, the nile river, all that good stuff, well, there major city Ciaro, with 22 million people, has major housing challenges and thats why their government along with private partners is building a whole new...

We are joined by Vince Gaetano,  How MIC's operate and what returns they are getting Multiplexing in Toronto, 1unit to 4 or 5 What young people should be doing in this economy Stories & lessons from the eerily similar 1990s recession Follow Vince on Instagram @vincegmortgage Follow Vince on Youtube   Sign Up For The Next Webinar Realist  Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist....

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with $1 trillion in assets under management . They serve institutional and individual investors by building strong businesses that deliver lasting value. They have some serious scale – with 12,500 real estate assets and 230+ portfolio companies. But how did this company start? Why is there a blackstone and a blackrock, and whats the diff...