Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Has $347.59 Million Stock Holdings in Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. $ARE
E122 • Aug 31, 2025 • 2 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an introduction and overview of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, focusing on recent updates and developments within the company. He discusses analyst ratings and examines the strategic focus of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, highlighting key aspects that might influence their performance and market position. The episode offers insights into the company's operations and future outlook, providing listeners with a clearer understanding of their investment potential and strategic direction in the real estate sector.
Understanding Mortgage Insurance, CMHC, and Rental Market Regulations
E121 • Aug 30, 2025 • 5 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay delves into Canada's mortgage loan insurance, focusing on the pivotal role played by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in the real estate landscape. He provides an overview of the Residential Tenancy Act, comparing it to rental market regulations globally to highlight key differences and similarities. The discussion offers valuable insights into the regulatory frameworks that influence rental markets, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of these critical components. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a thank you message, wrapping up the exploration of these essential topics in the multifamily real estate sector.
Real Estate Trends: Canada's Market, Multifamily Insights, and Industrial Performance
E120 • Aug 29, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an overview of Canada's real estate market, focusing on early insights into borrowing costs and the influence of foreign investment. He examines how population growth is affecting housing demand and contributing to the resilience of the retail sector. The discussion also covers the stability of the investment market and the performance of industrial real estate. Sandy highlights Interra Realty's multifamily transactions in Chicago and explores the strategic implications of Countryside Farms' De Soto multifamily development. The episode concludes with closing remarks, offering a comprehensive look at current trends and opportunities in the real estate market.
Golden Era? Investing in Seniors Housing and Market Insights in Canada and Beyond
E119 • Aug 28, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay explores if Canada is entering a "golden era" for investing in seniors housing, drawing insights from Cushman & Wakefield's report. He delves into the challenges developers face, such as rising construction costs and limited land, while discussing stabilized operating costs and shifting generational attitudes post-pandemic. Sandy highlights the importance of choosing the right operator and examines prime site locations, including Ontario Land Tribunal's approvals. He also shares investment insights and property highlights in Dallas and Frisco, covering notable transactions in Denton County. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and gratitude.
Transforming Spaces: Office Conversions and Multifamily Insights with PCI Developments
E118 • Aug 27, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay explores the innovative trend of transforming vacant office buildings into multifamily units, highlighting major developments in this area. He examines PCI Developments' recent multifamily transactions in East Vancouver, providing insights into the local real estate market dynamics. The discussion also covers the role and efficiency of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in facilitating multifamily real estate investments. Sandy emphasizes the importance of leveraging tools and partners to achieve success in real estate investing, offering practical advice for investors looking to navigate and capitalize on opportunities in the multifamily sector.
Building Legacy: Generational Wealth Strategies in Multifamily Real Estate
E117 • Aug 26, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay delves into the concept of generational wealth through multifamily real estate investing, exploring tax-aware strategies and investment structures that facilitate legacy building. He highlights the significance of private real estate as a component of a diversified investment portfolio. The episode features Canyon Partners Real Estate as a sponsor and examines multifamily investment growth with a focus on a Stamford development case study. Sandy also discusses the inclusion of affordable housing in new developments, emphasizing its importance in the multifamily sector. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, offering insights into sustainable investment practices.
What are your rights as a tenant? How some Kentucky counties balance property rights
E116 • Aug 25, 2025 • 3 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an introduction to tenant rights, focusing on the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) as a foundational framework. He discusses tenant rights under the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act, highlighting local government initiatives that support tenant welfare. The episode emphasizes the importance of regulatory knowledge for multifamily real estate investors, underscoring how understanding tenant rights and local regulations can impact investment strategies and decision-making. Sandy offers insights into navigating the complex legal landscape, ensuring investors are equipped to handle tenant-related challenges in the multifamily real estate sector.
CMHC’s Homeowner and Multi-Unit Mortgage Loan Insurance Products
E115 • Aug 24, 2025 • 3 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay introduces the pivotal role of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in shaping the multifamily real estate landscape, emphasizing its impact on market dynamics. He explores CMHC's financial tools that enhance investment opportunities and discusses the efficiency of their online platforms in streamlining processes for investors. The episode delves into the growth potential within the Canadian multifamily sector, highlighting emerging trends and opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on this expanding market. The discussion provides valuable insights into leveraging CMHC resources to maximize investment success in multifamily real estate.
Eviction Impacts and Prevention: Multifamily Insights and Resources
E114 • Aug 23, 2025 • 5 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay discusses the link between evictions and public health, highlighting the benefits of eviction prevention on community health. He explores real estate investment strategies and their current market implications. The episode features the Village of Oak Park Workshops, offering valuable resources for investors. Sandy also covers mediation and eviction assistance, providing an overview of the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance. The episode concludes with updates on fair housing initiatives and ordinance changes, equipping listeners with essential information for navigating the multifamily real estate landscape.
NexLiving Highlights and CapMan's Stockholm Acquisition: Multifamily Insights
E113 • Aug 22, 2025 • 6 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay begins with an introduction to NexLiving's recent financial and operational highlights, providing a snapshot of the company's performance and strategic direction. He delves into NexLiving's strategic developments, offering insights from leadership that shed light on their future plans. The discussion shifts to CapMan Oyj's acquisition in Stockholm, detailing the project's scope and significance in the multifamily sector. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and closing remarks, summarizing the key takeaways and their implications for investors and stakeholders in the multifamily real estate market.
Ontario Rent Declines and National Trends: Insights for Multifamily Investors
E112 • Aug 21, 2025 • 5 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay begins with an introduction and overview of the recent rental rate drops in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, setting the context for their implications on the multifamily market. He expands the discussion to national rental trends, analyzing how these shifts impact landlords and investors across the country. The episode also features a segment on JLL Income Property Trust, highlighting their investment opportunities in the current market climate. Closing remarks offer a summary of key insights, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the rental market's evolving landscape and its effects on multifamily real estate investments.
Canada's Housing Demand Surge: Multifamily Market Updates and Policy Impacts
E111 • Aug 20, 2025 • 5 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay kicks off with a multifamily market update, setting the scene for Odeta Kushi's insights on housing market supply challenges. He discusses how builders are increasingly turning to sales incentives amid these challenges. The episode examines the impact of Canada's population surge on housing demand and explores the government's role and policy impacts on rental housing investment. Sandy also delves into the realignment of risk and return within the multifamily real estate sector, offering a comprehensive view of current trends and strategic considerations for investors navigating this evolving landscape.
Economic Trends and Multifamily Real Estate: Challenges and Success Stories
E110 • Aug 19, 2025 • 9 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay delves into multifamily market insights, providing an overview of the current economic landscape and lending conditions affecting the sector. He explores the challenges faced by the multifamily market in Vancouver, alongside the broader regional disparities across Canada. Sandy highlights the success story of Damian Szary and Redgate, offering listeners a glimpse into effective strategies and achievements within the industry. The episode presents a comprehensive analysis of the multifamily real estate market, addressing both challenges and opportunities for investors.
Multifamily permits down 23% nationally — but North Port, Cape Coral shine
E109 • Aug 18, 2025 • 2 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an introduction and overview of multifamily real estate trends emerging in the post-pandemic landscape. He examines recent trends and factors influencing the issuance of multifamily unit permits, shedding light on the dynamics at play in the current market. Sandy also identifies opportunities in localized growth areas, offering insights into where investors might focus their attention for potential gains. This episode provides listeners with a concise analysis of the multifamily real estate sector's evolving trends and opportunities.
Navigating Canada's Multifamily Market: Regional Trends and Strategic Insights
E108 • Aug 17, 2025 • 11 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an introduction and overview of Canada's housing market, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of regional market resilience and strategic entry points. He discusses the impact of Bank of Canada rate cuts on the sector, with a focus on the suburban multifamily segment, cap rates, and government policy influences. Sandy examines rental demand and affordable housing challenges in the Prairies and British Columbia. He outlines risks and strategies for navigating the real estate market, highlighting the CMHC Improvement Mortgage Loan Insurance program. The episode includes market updates from SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust. Sandy concludes with closing remarks and gratitude to listeners.
Challenges in Multifamily Real Estate and Rental Market Trends in Canada
E107 • Aug 16, 2025 • 9 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay introduces the challenges and shifts currently facing Canada's multifamily real estate sector. He examines the financial viability of new developments amidst rising interest rates and compares industry trends to highlight areas of optimism. Sandy discusses rental market trends and the significance of multifamily housing permits in the current landscape. He also touches on regional developments and the importance of transit-oriented projects in shaping future growth. The episode concludes with Sandy's closing remarks, summarizing key insights from the discussion.
CMHC Changes, MLI Select Risks, and Canadian Real Estate Trends
E106 • Aug 15, 2025 • 6 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay begins with an introduction to recent changes in CMHC policies and the use of surety bonds. He discusses the challenges and issues faced in development and construction, exploring both the risks and opportunities associated with MLI Select. Sandy provides insights into the Canadian real estate market, highlighting current investment trends in retail and office properties. The episode concludes with Sandy's closing remarks.
Canada's Housing Needs and Sustainable Design: Unveiling 'The Botanist'
E105 • Aug 14, 2025 • 12 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an introduction and overview of Canada's housing market needs, setting the context for a discussion on future housing prices and policy reform. He delves into the need for improving regulatory efficiency to address the ongoing housing crisis. Sandy introduces "The Botanist" project, highlighting its innovative approach to multifamily housing. He is joined by Kory Geans and Chris Love to discuss their co-general partner platform and the sustainable design elements of "The Botanist." The episode covers the entitlement process and market analysis for the project. Sandy concludes with closing remarks and expresses gratitude to the listeners.
Canadian Housing Recovery, Toronto's Rental Bylaw, and Utah's Multifamily Investments
E104 • Aug 13, 2025 • 14 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay explores the Canadian housing market's recovery, regional price changes, and the pandemic's impact on trends. He discusses economic prospects, buyer confidence, interest rates, and affordability challenges, including immigration target cuts. Sandy also examines inventory levels, market stabilization, and Toronto's new Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw aimed at reducing unlawful evictions. Additionally, he highlights Utah's affordable housing initiative and the rise of infrastructure-as-an-asset in real estate. Sandy wraps up with his closing remarks.
Crombie's Multifamily Expansion and Trends in Canadian Real Estate Value
E103 • Aug 12, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an introduction and overview before delving into Crombie REIT's multifamily developments and strategic acquisitions. He highlights Crombie's advantages in urban properties and their vision for long-term wealth creation. Sandy focuses on Crombie's efforts to develop multifamily sites across Canada and explores trends in long-term real estate value. The episode includes a sponsor segment from Solaris Estates LLC. Sandy also discusses Langdon Park & Standard Real Estate's socially impactful acquisition, providing insights into its significance. He concludes with closing remarks and a thank you to listeners.