Canadians Shifting Away from U.S. Properties: What this Could Mean for Domestic Real Estate
A new Royal LePage® survey points to an emerging trend among Canadians who own property in the United States; many of them are preparing to sell. Even more noteworthy for Canadian real estate is that a significant share of these owners intend to reinvest their proceeds back into Canada, a move that could influence domestic […]
Is Toronto’s Condo Market a Repeat of the 1990s, or Heading Towards a More Balanced Recovery?
Toronto’s condominium market has cooled, with sales slowing and new projects facing delays. This shift has led to uncertainties, and has invited comparisons to the early 1990s, when a sharp downturn reshaped the city’s housing landscape. However, a new analysis by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) points to important differences. While acknowledging today’s […]
Zoning Regulations and Their Impact on Multi-Use Property Investments
Multi-use properties, where residential, commercial, retail, or even industrial functions are combined within a single building or site, have become increasingly attractive to investors. They offer diversified revenue streams, resilience in changing markets, and the ability to meet shifting community needs. However, their success is highly dependent on zoning regulations. Zoning dictates how...
Canadian Hotel Market Trends and Forecast Through 2027
On September 16, 2025, CBRE released its Q3 Canadian Hotel Industry Outlook, offering projections through 2026 and 2027. The report reviews national and regional performance indicators such as Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), occupancy, and average daily rates, while factoring in broader economic pressures and factors. Although hotel performance is not directly transferable to other […]
Turnkey Investing: How Hotel-Managed Properties Are Driving Real Estate Returns in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has quickly become one of the most compelling destinations for international real estate investors, not only because of its robust tourism industry and favourable tax environment but also due to the rise of hotel-managed properties. These projects offer investors a unique “hands-off” opportunity for potential cash flow, with the ease of professional […]
Canadian Housing Market Shows Greater Activity in August
After a period of uncertainty and cautious activity, Canada’s housing market showed signs of renewed activity in August 2025. August 2025 brought a combination of rising sales, expanding inventory, and relatively stable prices. The latest Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) housing data for August 2025 confirms this trend, revealing a market regaining momentum with notable […]
Managing Tenants in Condos: Keeping Boards Happy and Investments Protected
For condominium investors in Toronto, success is often measured by numbers: rental income, appreciation, cash flow, and return on investment. However, beyond financial performance, one of the most important, and often underestimated, factors influencing condo profitability is tenant behaviour. Unlike detached rental properties, condominium investments operate within shared spaces and a shared comm...
Net-Zero Transition Fuels New Real Estate Opportunities and Challenges
In September 2025, Green Jobs BC, a project of the Centre for Civic Governance, released a major report titled Jobs for Today: Canada’s Building Trades and the Net-Zero Transition. The study reviews the essential role of the construction sector in meeting Canada’s climate goals and outlines a scale of investment and employment growth that will […]