Interest Rate Cuts, Market Sales, and Economic Updates
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Sandy MacKay

Interest Rate Cuts, Market Sales, and Economic Updates

E213 • Dec 2, 2025 • 9 mins

In this episode, Sandy MacKay begins with an introduction and provides an overview of Starlight Investments, along with recent economic updates. He discusses the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate cut and its potential impact on the economy and real estate market. Sandy also examines the sale of the Lakedale property by Marcus & Millichap, exploring its implications for the market. The episode concludes with Sandy's closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

Key Points

  • Starlight Investments has launched a $750 million fund to acquire purpose-built multifamily rental properties in Canada's largest urban markets, backed by a $415 million equity contribution from CIBC Investment Management.
  • The Bank of Canada has cut its target overnight rate to 2.25 percent, aiming to invigorate the commercial real estate market by making borrowing more affordable amid ongoing economic challenges and trade conflicts.
  • Marcus & Millichap arranged the sale and financing of an 80-unit multifamily property in Dallas, Texas, demonstrating the dynamic nature and investment potential of the multifamily market in robust submarkets.
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