The Best Investment Markets In Canada
The Best Real Estate Investment Markets in Canada and the U.S. in 2026 For years, investors chased whichever market was appreciating the fastest. Today, the smartest investors are asking a different question: Where can I find the best combination of population growth, economic strength, affordability, rental demand, and long-term appreciation? The answer isn’t necessarily Toronto, […]
The Return Of Real Estate Optimism
The Return Of Real Estate Optimism And Why Canada and the U.S. May Experience It Very Differently For the last few years, the dominant narrative surrounding real estate has been overwhelmingly negative. Headlines focused on: And honestly, after the explosive pandemic-era boom, some level of correction and recalibration was inevitable. But something interesting is starting […]
The Impact Of Climate Risk & Insurance On Real Estate
The Hidden Shift In Real Estate & Why Climate Risk + Insurance Are Becoming Major Market Factors For decades, most real estate conversations focused on the same core drivers: But there’s another factor quietly becoming more important in real estate markets around the world — and many buyers and investors still aren’t paying enough attention […]
How The War Is Impacting Canadian Real Estate
Is War Driving Down Canadian Home Prices?The Real Economic Ripple Effect Hitting Toronto Real Estate There’s a narrative starting to circulate right now that feels simple… almost too simple: “There’s a war. The economy is unstable. So home prices must be dropping.” But real estate, especially in a market like Toronto, doesn’t move in straight […]
How To Play The Long Game To Win Big In Real Estate | “Inspired To Invest” Ep141 with Mark Shuler
Buildings, Blueprints & The Back Nine What does it really take to build a $600M real estate portfolio managing more than 4,000 multifamily units? Welcome back to ep141 of Inspired To Invest with Mark Shuler. Mark Shuler is the founder of SGRE Investments and is here to discuss his journey from licensed architect to large-scale […]
Public vs. Private REIT’s: Risks, Returns & What To Watch Out For As An Investor
Are Private REIT’s As Safe As Public REIT’s If you’ve spent any time in real estate investing circles lately, you’ve probably noticed a shift. More and more deals are being packaged, branded, and sold through private REITs. They’re positioned as exclusive. Stable. Sometimes even “low risk.” And on the surface, they can sound incredibly compelling. […]
How To Rebuild After Losing Everything | “Inspired To Invest” Ep139 with Chris Prefontaine
Creative Real Estate Strategies For Investors What happens when the market crashes… and everything you’ve built disappears overnight? In this episode of Inspired To Invest, Serena Holmes sits down with Chris Prefontaine, Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, to talk about one of the most powerful comeback stories in real estate. Chris has […]
The New Home Buyer Psychology In 2026
Home Buyers Are Thinking Differently So Agents & Sellers Need To Adapt If you feel like buyers have changed lately… you’re not imagining it. The psychology of today’s buyer isn’t just evolving. It’s being rewired by economic pressure, information overload, and a market that behaves more like the stock exchange than the real estate cycles […]
How To Expand Your Wealth With Multifamily Real Estate | “Inspired To Invest” Ep138 with Insiyah Panju
From Teacher To Fund Manager How do you go from teaching in a classroom to building a national real estate portfolio and launching a real estate investment trust? Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. This week, Insiyah Panju is here for ep138. Insiyah is a Canadian real estate investor and co-founder of Pragma Inc. and […]
How Private Capital Fills The Financing Gap
If You Need Capital, Sometimes You Need To Get A Little Creative There’s a moment every real estate investor eventually faces. You find the deal. The numbers work. The upside is obvious. And then the bank says no. Not because the deal is bad. Because the deal doesn’t fit their box. That gap between opportunity […]
