Multifamily Real Estate Insights Podcast
The Real Estate Multifamily Insights Podcast is your trusted source for news, strategies, expert interviews, and actionable tips to grow your wealth through multifamily real estate, in Canada and beyond. Hosted by seasoned investor Sandy Mackay.
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In this episode, Sandy MacKay begins with an introduction and a detailed look into CMHC's 2025 Housing Market Overview. He discusses the notable decline in housing starts and provides a forecast for the rental market, highlighting potential challenges and opportunities. Sandy delves into strategic adaptations investors might consider in response to these trends. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, offering valuable insights into how these market dynamics could shape investment strategies in the multifamily real estate sector.
Key Points
- The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) forecasts a modest economic activity in 2025 with a rebound expected in 2026 and 2027, impacting multifamily real estate differently across various regions.
- Ontario's central markets like Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Niagara are anticipated to see a decline in housing starts for the fourth consecutive year, primarily due to challenges in the condominium apartment sector.
- Rental markets across Ontario are expected to ease slightly with higher vacancy rates and slower rent growth, but renter affordability is projected to improve, offering more opportunities for tenants.
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