2024 Alberta Mortgage Finance Market Update

Once again, Nadeem Keshavjee from Greenbirch Capital, Jared Danbrook from BMO, and Len Lane with Dominion Lending, Brokers for Life join me to discuss the commercial and residential mortgage lending situation last year (2023) and what to expect in 2024.
BONUS, we finish off with each specialist discussing what programs have been successful for them or what areas are seeing lots of activity.

 Today's guest, Damon Conrad with Royal LePage Commercial gives us an overview of the office, industrial, retail and multifamily markets across Canada as well as an economic update. Interesting things happening across the various regions and the various markets. 

 Today our guests discuss investing in multifamily real estate remotely. What are the differences between joint ventures and syndicating? How best to transition into multifamily? Why remote investing? This and so much more today so come on in, grab a coffee and let's dig into remote investing.

Remote Multifamily Investing Academy

As part of my series on Urban Planning, noted past London, Ontario city councillor Gordon Hume joins me for a discussion on what makes cities dynamic and vibrant.  Gord is recognized as one of Canada’s leading voices on municipal government, sustainable urban development, cultural planning, and creative cities as well as an established author on the subject (as well as several novels!).
Let's see what makes for a great city and see if we are on the right track!

GordHume.com
Gord's Books Available Here on MunicipalWorld.com
Gord's Novels Available at Burnstown Publishing

In our third annual market update, we start off with a look at what happened in 2023 in the various commercial real estate sectors, then we gaze into the crystal ball and prognosticate profusely on what we expect in 2024 before we finish off with an impertinent discussion on politics, economics and climate change. 
Getting better every year so prepare to be informed and entertained.

 Thinking of investing in real estate? You're in luck today! In this episode we talk to six different people about their investment models including what they invest in, where, who the ideal client is, how you get in and how you get out, and how much time or money is required. So let's get started and get those returns on investment happening.

NOTE: The Real World of Real Estate does not endorse any particular investments or investment models. All listeners are advised to always seek professional advice before making any investment.

WNN Properties
Jay Conner
Bequest Funds
Snowbird Investor
Remote Multifamily Investing Academy

Martin Saenz, the managing partner of Bequest Funds joins us to discuss successfully running a business, cash flow investing and financial freedom. We delve into some of his toughest lessons learned and some of his best accomplishments.

Today we stray outside the strict confines of real estate to discuss strategic partnerships with expert Myron Welik and see if there aren't some concepts we can apply to our real estate business relationships.
Mr. Welik has built some very high profile strategic partnerships, and his consulting has resulted in some 40 million in real estate investments over 3 1/2 years, and he shares his ideas with us. 
Should be intriguing!

 Condominium project marketing expert Charles Jaque of RDS joins us to discuss strategies, techniques and market forces affecting major condo project development in the Toronto marketplace. 

I haven't been too productive lately so I'm making up for it today with a controversial discussion that delves into a little bit of politics and goes down a couple rabbit holes.
What is Edmonton's radically different proposed zoning bylaw all about? What are the motivations behind it? Will it enhance or ruin our beautiful city?
Let's find out!