February 2013 Blog Posts (6)

With so many naysayers preaching “the end is near” in Canadian real estate, it can be hard to see past the noise. But there is good reason to try. If you have any experience in real estate, you know that it’s a cyclical being. It is based on supply and demand, and because of that, it fluctuates just as demand does.

In some of the larger Canadian markets, over-inflation is a plague that is forcing the downside of that cycle to become a reality. However, just as there is sure…

Population growth in itself may not bode well for property investors looking for great rental locations. But, growth in three specific demographic groups is what makes Vancouver's projected affordable housing demand through 2036 look very promising.

Group 1: Urbanites

According to studies by the…

Canadians haven't let hard times keep them from giving to charitable organizations, donating more than $10.6 billion to charity in 2010. The publication recently gave investors another great opportunity to contribute to those in need. Best of Our Market, or BOOM, Magazine is the newest premiere source…

A recent survey revealed that 13 percent of Alberta homeowners own more than one home, which means that nearly 150,000 rental homes in the province are owned by private investors. Rental units that were built strictly for the rental market only account for 112,500, significantly less than second-home investment properties.

Stability Despite…

Canada's neighbor to the south has seen a real estate bubble burst in devastating style, affecting both American and Canadian economies, especially where property investors are concerned. There's been hesitancy on the part of Canadian investors who wonder if the same thing could happen here, but recent numbers are encouraging. While nationwide home sales are falling slightly and prices are moderating, there is one shining star in Canada's investment market: Calgary.

It's…

A recent survey revealed that 13 percent of Alberta homeowners own more than one home, which means that nearly 150,000 rental homes in the province are owned by private investors. Rental units that were built strictly for the rental market only account for 112,500, significantly less than second-home investment properties.

Stability Despite…