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Investors have increased their share of mortgaged homebuyers
9/12/2023 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Investors in Canada’s residential real estate market accounted for a larger share of mortgaged purchases than repeat homebuyers in recent years despite rising interest ... More
These are some of the best cities for real estate investment in 2020
1/7/2020 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Toronto and Vancouver are among the prime cities for real estate investment.
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Toronto housing investors could have done better with REITS
11/8/2019 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Investing in real estate is seen as a good bet and for good reason, but an analysis of performance over the past decade shows the asset class has lagged some other ... More
PwC forecasts Canada's top investment cities in 2020
9/20/2019 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Surprise city makes the list.
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Multifamily sector leads investment in construction
11/26/2018 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Investment in Canada’s building construction edged 0.3% higher in September compared to the previous month.
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GTA residential land increasingly scarce, costly
11/21/2018 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
As land for single- and multi-family homes gets more scarce and expensive due to population growth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), investment activity shows confidence and ... More
Canada among top 5 countries to invest in real estate
4/11/2018 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
A survey of international real estate markets has put Canada in the top 5 for investors.
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Baby boomers' strongest investments lie in residential real estate
2/16/2018 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Canadian baby boomers’ investments in real estate outperform their other financial assets, a recent report from Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty ... More
Canada among top 3 most stable for real estate investment
1/16/2018 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
A survey of members of the Association of Foreign Real Estate Investors holds Canada steady in third place for 2017, the same as a year earlier.
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Hidden gems could be in 905 next year
12/15/2017 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
According to the 2018 REMAX Market Outlook report, many purchasers will set their sights on Toronto’s suburbs in 2018, and that could be especially beneficial for house ... More
5 terms every condo investor needs to know
5/16/2017 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
For new investors, it's easy to get overwhelmed by facts, figures, formulas, and different investment calculations. And, although many people are aware of condo investing ... More
Bill Morneau says government not planning to raise rate on capital gains
3/24/2017 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said in an interview with The Globe and Mail that he wants to move quickly this year with tax changes focused on high-income Canadians, but ... More
Short-term rentals recoup home price faster than long-term tenants
1/25/2017 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Homeowners could recoup the purchase price of their homes faster through short-term rentals such as Airbnb compared to a long-term rental strategy.
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The CRA is cracking down on real estate tax dodgers in Canada's red hot market
11/26/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Evidence of the ongoing crackdown by the tax authorities on Canada’s red hot residential real estate sector is everywhere, from recently updated statistics that show ... More
Foreign investors to switch focus: RE/MAX
10/4/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Foreign investors, deterred from Vancouver’s residential property market by the 15 per cent tax, are likely to increasingly focus on commercial real estate.
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Central Bank assuages foreign ownership fears
6/20/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
There is no fear of housing market crash due to foreign ownership, according to the Bank of Canada. ... More
Sizzling markets on investors' radar
4/18/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
These are the markets investors may want to target, if current trends continue.
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CMHC releases report on foreign ownership
4/7/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
The Crown Corporation released its latest Housing Markets Insight Report Thursday, which focuses on the foreign investment. The report found that foreign ownership is most ... More
Toronto, Vancouver condo investment is long-term says report
4/6/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
Most investments in condos in Toronto and Vancouver are for long-term gains rather than making a quick buck. That’s according to a report from the CMHC which says ... More
What can investors expect this year?
1/6/2016 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Paul DeAdder
The Canadian housing market is expected to grow at an average of 2.5 per cent this year, according to two new reports released on Wednesday (January 13). The figure represents ... More
