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From Condos to Rentals: The Strategic Pivot for Developers
As the condo market continues to face challenges, developers are reassessing their strategies and looking for renewed opportunities. For many, purpose-built rental apartments are emerging as a credible and lucrative alternative. The good news? Condo developers already...
Beyond competition: Apartment developer peer connections
Canadian apartment developers are connecting with their peers via a new initiative in Southern Ontario which offers for a unique blend of structured discussion, peer connection, brainstorming and personal growth. What began six months ago as a single gathering in...
Mastering the Lease-up Process: Training for Success in a Competitive Market
The Canadian rental market is evolving, and with rents flattening and vacancies rising, the leasing process has never been more critical to a property's success. Many property management firms and real estate organizations are recognizing the need for specialized...
Roommate Nation: The real story on apartment vacancies
Canada’s multifamily housing market is facing a new reality: rising vacancies, changing tenant behaviours and other challenges. Let’s unpack these trends and their implications for apartment owners and investors. Vacancies are rising across the country, but the story...
Trump Tariffs & Canadian Apartments: What’s Next?
Nobody knows exactly what Trump will do next. That’s the reality apartment owners and developers in Canada now face. The tariffs recently imposed by the U.S. on Canada have created uncertainty in the market. While their full impact remains to be seen, one thing is...
Buyer reactions to a changing housing market
Reflecting upon the past couple of years, it has become apparent the Canadian multi-residential market has been undergoing a significant transformation. Amid rising interest rates and shifting buyer-seller dynamics, developers and investors are facing a new reality —...
Navigating Uncertainty – Shifts in Canada’s Luxury Rental Market
The Canadian rental market is undergoing a shift. Rents are flattening in many regions, and in some markets, they are declining. At the same time, vacancies are on the rise, making 2025 a challenging year for rental developers, especially those targeting the high-end...
Investing is U.S. Apartment Development – What’s holding you back?
Have you downloaded the free eBook, Building Apartments With a Joint Venture Partner? If "yes," we’d love to hear what you think! If you haven’t yet taken that step, we’d like to ask: What’s holding you back?GET THROUGH THE NOISE! Trump tariffs looming, interest...
Thinking About Investing in the U.S.? Your Guide to Joint Ventures Awaits
Have you ever thought about investing in the U.S. real estate market? Or maybe you’ve already dabbled in cross-border opportunities and want to expand your portfolio? Whatever your level of experience, investing south of the border opens doors to incredible...