Something incredible and unique is happening in Ontario right now that makes us the envy of the western world. Our population growth destroys all other regions including our neighbours Illinois and New York both of which are actually facing a huge problem of shrinking populations! Ontario is quite possibly the best place in the world [...]
One of Canada’s largest institutional investors, Sun Life Financial, just announced it’s getting into residential real estate in a big way. RioCan REIT also recently announced a major strategy shift into residential real estate. Why is institutional money flowing into the rental market and what can we learn from this as individual condo investors? Related [...]
Johnny Depp has earned over $650m in his career and yet apparently he’s broke. At the same time, half of all Canadians say that they are $200/month away from insolvency. Our society has a big problem with spending and a big problem with debt. The only proven solution is to invest in real estate. Listen [...]
Rentals.ca and Ben Myers put out a report recently that predicts rental prices in Toronto will go up by 11% this year. This headline has been getting a lot of attention in the mainstream media and on this episode we get a chance to hear from Ben in depth about the prediction and what landlords [...]
In the first podcast of 2019, Andrew shares his 5 Big Ideas for real estate investors for the year ahead. Where are interest rates going? What will happen to prices this year? How about the rental market? What can real estate investors expect this year and where should they be investing? Find out on this [...]
Bruce Stewart has over 30 years of experience in the seniors housing market in Ontario and he joins the podcast today to talk about a unique opportunity for condo investors in Ottawa. Why is this segment of the real estate market ready to explode? Why should Toronto condo investors consider adding this type of housing [...]
Are we building too many condos in Toronto? Who can afford to buy a condo in Toronto at today’s prices? What will happen to condo prices and rents in the next few years ahead? Find out the answer to these questions and more on today’s episode as Andrew la Fleur breaks down the latest stats [...]
In a somewhat surprising move, Doug Ford’s government announced that rent control in Ontario is to be removed - sort of. This will only affect new housing units moving forward but this is a great gift for condo investors. Find out what we know so far, and why this is such welcome news for condo [...]
Prices and rents have both risen dramatically in the last 2-3 years in Toronto. Many are starting to say that Toronto is becoming a playground for the rich, where only the top 1% can afford to rent here, let alone buy here. Is this true? Should real estate investors be worried about this trend? Find [...]
The Bank of Canada has been slowing but surely increasing interest rates over the last year leaving some condo investors wondering if the party is over. Is the market about to crash? Should investors be worried? Quite the contrary. Find out why rising interest rates are actually a good thing for condo investors on today’s [...]