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The best tenants are those who stay a while and pay into an investor's equity, but the million-dollar question in the rental market is: How do you find them? Canadian Family magazine rated Canada's top 10 cities in which to raise a family, using specific criteria to rank the cities. What we can glean from their research is that young families want some things you might expect, and some that you…

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1. The Canadian Real Estate Association posts current news items and statistics, updated within monthly, quarterly and annual reports right on the…

While the Canadian economy has been generally stable, showing slow but reliable growth even since the worldwide economic crisis began in 2008, experts agree that it is becoming a little stagnant in the area of corporate reinvestment. That “softening” in the economy may be a good thing for private investors looking to get ahead of the curve and buy commercial office space before the projected energy…

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…