A Family Affair

Let’s face it, managing a multi-unit dwelling is anything but simple, especially when it’s jointly owned with family (or others). Over the last 50 years, real estate has helped create significant wealth for what are now second and third-generation families and...

Better Housing Builds Better Canadians

My family moved to Canada in 1966 when I was eight years old. My Dad was 45, Mom was 39, and I was the oldest of five children at the time. My parents found us a good quality, affordable three-bedroom rental townhome – 21 Potsdam Road in North York, Unit 43 – and we...

New Apartment Construction: The State of the Nation

At our Affordable Housing & New Apartment Development Live on Stage event this past October, Derek spoke on the topic New Apartment Construction: The State of the Nation. This segment was covered by RENX; see the full article “Big opportunity to develop ‘small...

The Agenda with Steve Paikin featuring Derek Lobo

The Agenda with Steve Paikin featuring Derek Lobo Our CEO, Derek Lobo, was featured on The Agenda with Steve Paikin on November 15th to answer a critical question, “Why do renters pay higher property taxes?” You can find the full segment...

SOLD: Whispering Winds Apartments

SVN Rock Advisors Inc. is pleased to announce the sale of Whispering Winds Apartments, two mid-rise new construction apartment buildings in Orleans, Ontario. Orleans is a growing community within a 15-minute drive from downtown Ottawa. The 2 Buildings have 52 suites...

SOLD: 5th Deal Over $200M

$200M Apartments, Retail, and Self Storage This is our 5th deal over the $200 million mark! Another Multigenerational Family Real Estate transaction quarterbacked by the SVN Rock Advisors team. CLICK HERE for...