Market Insights
As condo market remains slow, inventory financing grows
From RENX.ca – Loans allow developers, investors to finance condos until selling or rental conditions improve
Is Toronto ‘maxed out’ on development space? No…
From renx.ca – “Toronto is full.” “Toronto is dense enough.” There’s “no more space.” These are all assertions I frequently hear, especially as part of my job as an architect and urban planner. Some even suggest directing growth to smaller cities that “still have room.”
What does today’s Bank of Canada interest rate announcement mean for the Canadian real estate market?
From Altus Group – While today’s Bank of Canada interest rate announcement may not be a catalyst for action in the short term, it is an important signal for the Canadian real estate market.
Skyscrapers and Storefronts: Insights on the Commercial Real Estate Market in 2024
From Mawer – In this episode of the podcast, credit analyst Curtis Elkington provides a comprehensive overview of the $50 trillion global commercial real estate market.
Real estate investing has taken a hit, but not all markets are the same
From Financial Post – Assets can go through cycles, sometimes for years, where both significant underperformance and outperformance are observed.
Emerging trends in Canada’s retail sector
From Altus Group – Although Canada’s retail sector showed a sales decrease in May, certain retail segments, such as small-format stores and boutique food halls, seem to be gaining momentum.