Financing Strategies, REIT Insights, and Austin Market Trends
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.
Sandy MacKay

Financing Strategies, REIT Insights, and Austin Market Trends

E147 • Sep 26, 2025 • 9 mins

In this episode, Sandy MacKay kicks off with an introduction to financing options for renovations and new construction projects. The discussion delves into the requirements for new home warranties, the process of financing advances, and the flexibility of down payments. Sandy explores considerations around rental income and premium refunds. The episode shifts focus to essential REITs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, providing insights into their significance. Sandy also examines Newmark's recent sale and emerging market trends in Austin, Texas. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of the key topics covered, offering listeners a comprehensive perspective on multifamily real estate opportunities.

Key Points

  • The CMHC Improvement Mortgage Loan Insurance program offers insured financing based on the future improved value of properties, providing greater options for homebuyers and builders.
  • Canadian Apartment Properties REIT, InterRent REIT, and Boardwalk REIT are key players in the Canadian multifamily market, each with strategies that enhance property value and tenant satisfaction.
  • The recent sale of the Veranda property in Austin, Texas, exemplifies the dynamic opportunities in the multifamily real estate market, with strategic acquisitions and favorable financing conditions driving growth.
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