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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...

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 —...

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...

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...

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...

At SVN Rock Advisors, we understand that apartment developers thrive in environments where confidence meets opportunity. That’s why we’ve created The Cross-Border CRE System™, a seamless process that connects Canadian developers to opportunities in the vast North...

As Canadian municipalities continue to rethink parking requirements for new developments, parking still plays a pivotal role in the success of purpose-built rental projects. For developers, getting the parking strategy right can make or break the project’s viability....

The lease-up phase is one of the most critical times for any apartment development. It’s the final hurdle between a developer and a successful, cash flowing property. While there’s a lot of focus on marketing campaigns, model units, and community events during this...

Managing a multi-unit property sounds like a straightforward path to wealth, but when it's shared among numerous heirs across generations, it becomes anything but simple. As founders pass away, their legacy of buildings often falls into the hands of second and...