Office Vacancy Rate in Calgary at an All-Time High

Photo Credit: Unsplash   Calgary has witnessed high citywide office vacancy rates this year, making numerous commercial real estate (CRE) investors in the city and across Alberta concerned about the future. Nevertheless, both real estate experts and experienced investors believe the numbers are set to improve and that Alberta will lead Canada in economic growth. Office […]
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Does Internet Speed Matter in Office Developments? 

Photo Credit: Unsplash    Remote work has been on the rise even before the pandemic, but the events of 2020 have truly driven home the point of just how convenient working outside the office can be. If we are to see Canadian business districts buzz with activity once again, office development projects need to deliver […]
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Canadian Commercial Real Estate Has A Bright Future Ahead 

Photo Credit: Pixabay  No other event in recent memory has had quite the effect on Canadian businesses and individuals as the COVID-19 pandemic. With global lockdowns, business closures, social distancing measures, and more, the Canadian CRE market has suffered harsh blows throughout 2020 and well into 2021.  Still, this, too, shall pass, perhaps sooner than […]
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Alberta’s Commercial Real Estate on a Path to Recovery 

Photo Credit: Unsplash Alberta’s commercial real estate market has had its fair share of problems throughout 2020 and well into 2021. The pandemic has taken its toll on virtually every sector of Canadian CRE, hitting office and retail markets the hardest.  While the bleak outlooks of 2020 have left investors concerned, Q1 reports of 2021 […]
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Canadian CRE Remains on an Upward Economic Trajectory

Photo Credit: Pexels.com   Canadian CRE economy has been booming even during the pandemic. According to industry experts, as the market enters a post-pandemic recovery, it is expected to remain on an upward economic trajectory post COVID. Here are some of the most notable findings from the latest CBRE report on Canadian CRE’s post-pandemic economic […]
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Quebec’s Recovery Is All Good News for CRE Investors

Photo Credit: Unsplash   Although Quebec has been hit the hardest by COVID-19, it seems to be on the road to a V-shaped recovery. The latest reports show that Quebec is firing on all cylinders, approaching a bright 2022. Quebec’s Total Exports Are Increasing Thanks to the US housing market growth, Quebec’s total exports are […]
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Redeveloping Downtown Toronto

Photo credit: Unsplash   Traditionally, investors and developers alike have always been focused on Western Toronto due to its denser population, more office space, and more retail locations. However, many developers see great potential in the eastern side of downtown, which has been undergoing development plans for a while.  Eastern Toronto is receiving rising investments […]
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Edmonton’s Multi-Family Properties Remain a Smart Investment

Photo Credit: Pixabay   The commercial real estate (CRE) market in Canada has remained strong despite the pandemic. Some of the best-performing properties in Edmonton are multi-family residentials, which remain affordable for both CRE investors and renters. Lower Rents Drive Occupancy Edmonton’s multires metrics are heading in the right direction, with lower rents driving occupancy […]
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Vancouver and Langley Welcome 119k+ SF of Strata Industrial

Photo Credit: Pixabay Since the start of the pandemic, Vancouver and Langley have been struggling to meet the rising demand for industrial properties. Although the areas are growing commercial hubs, the lack of light industrial space has been forcing small businesses out of the community for years. Wesmont Properties is planning to put a stop […]
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