Is Canadas Construction Industry Prepared for The Silver Tsunami Of Retirements?
We discuss how modular construction and prefabricated housing can address Canada's housing crisis through improved labor productivity. The hosts examine Canada's productivity challenges compared to the US, particularly in construction, and explore innovative building methods that could accelerate housing production despite an aging workforce. Canada needs to double its housing construction to approximately 430,000-480,000 annual starts to restore affordability, but faces barriers including labor shortages and weak productivity in residential construction. A "silver tsunami" of retirements will remove about 270,000 construction workers (one-fifth of the workforce) over the next decade, creating an urgent need for productivity improvements. Innovative methods like modular construction can reduce build times by 20-50%, while mass timber requires half the workforce of concrete builds and speeds construction by 30% Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage Go AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are We Headed Towards A Renters Economy ?
We explore whether Canada is moving toward a "renters economy" where more people rent homes rather than own them. It examines historical housing trends, current market conditions, and international comparisons to assess if Canada is following countries like Germany where renting is normalized. "You'll own nothing and be happy" represents a subscription-based future economy Canadian homeownership rose from 40% (1940) to 60% (1970s) due to post-WWII government policies Millennials face the highest barriers to homeownership Current construction favors rental units (108,000) over condos, boosted by CMHC incentives Germany normalizes renting with strong tenant protections, 11-year average tenancies Real estate makes up 28% of Canada's GDP, possibly diverting investment from more productive sectors A rental economy shift could improve tenant protections and amenities while increasing property values Canada appears to be gradually shifting toward a rental-focused housing landscape Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage Go AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is The Canadian Housing Sentiment Finally Shifting? National Market Update
We open the show with an institutional perspective on the housing market and close it with our hosts who provide boots on the ground updates RBC/BMO Forecast: Home resales are down, but a rebound is expected in 2026, tempered by affordability, labor market, and immigration challenges. Regional Differences: Prairies and Atlantic Canada are more stable; Ontario and B.C. face imbalances, with prices dropping into 2026. Affordability & Pent-Up Demand: Lower rates and prices offer some relief, but affordability remains a key constraint, and improvements slow population growth. High Inventory: Ontario and B.C. are flooded with homes for sale, giving buyers more power while sellers need to compete for a strong come back. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage Unpacking Multiplexes Tickets USE CODE 'PODCAST' free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Speed Vs. Cost: Choosing The Right Funding For Your Multiplex Project
We are joined by Brian Dorr, President & CEO of DORR Capital, who have funded over 3 billion. Insights on how the public vs. private sectors have influenced Brians Capital's 13-year journey in real estate. The 4+1 new build initiative and its impact on housing. How standard lot sizes, capital stacks, development charges, and garden suite variances affect project timelines and feasibility. An update on the new sixplex zoning and its broader effects on housing development. A comparison of private financing vs. institutional capital and the importance of speed in project decisions. The Impact of MLI Select and whether CMHC changing role had an impact on the industry. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage Unpacking Multiplexes Tickets USE CODE 'PODCAST' free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What I've Learned In 17 Years Of Managing Properties (So You Don't Have To)
We are joined by Brandon Sage on the shot to get his expert insights into the opportunity in multifamily as well property management. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage Unpacking Multiplexes Tickets USE CODE 'PODCAST' free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.
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