Canada’s 40 most expensive apartment building transactions

Derek Lobo Residential Market Trends National May. 6 2019

It’s been a long time coming, but the Canadian purpose-built rental apartment industry is undergoing a renaissance. Demographic changes, the easing of regulations and limited supply are combining to make purpose-built rental apartments one of the best-performing sectors of the

The surprising challenges of investing in U.S. real estate

Derek Lobo Residential Strategy National Apr. 9 2019

Real estate is one of the most sought-after investment vehicles. Whether it’s commercial, industrial, or multi-family residential, these investments offer considerable passive income and appreciation. The United States, being the largest economy of the world, where investments are traditionally among

When is the right time for apartment building disposition?

Derek Lobo Residential Transactions National Feb. 28 2019

The answer to the question of what the best time is for apartment building disposition is one of those that changes depending on who asks. From the numerous calls building owners receive from multi-family brokerage firms, the best time to

Canadian apartment developers look to U.S. for future of amenities

Derek Lobo Residential Apartments National Feb. 1 2019

America offers lessons on how developers can attract and keep prospective residents while increasing income. As the Canadian purpose-built rental apartment industry grows, apartment developers are under increasing pressure to innovate. Rents may be rising, and vacancies may be dropping,

Five new construction apartment rental pricing strategies

Derek Lobo Residential Rentals National Dec. 31 2018

When can an apartment building be like an airplane? When you set prices to fill the available spots. Dynamic pricing is increasingly used to achieve the optimum sales at any given time. Airlines have been selling seats in this fashion

Understanding cap rates in the apartment sector

Derek Lobo Commercial Development National Feb. 16 2016

Capitalization rates, or cap rates, are a way of estimating the general rate of return of an apartment building by buyers or sellers. The cap rate for an apartment transaction is calculated by dividing a building’s net operating income or

Condominiums incubating next rental apartment boom

Derek Lobo Residential Market Trends National Jan. 20 2016

In Canada, especially in heated real estate markets such as Vancouver and Toronto, pundits are looking at the rush of condominium construction and wondering if this will be bad for the real estate market. Thus far, however, the condominium market has

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