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YMCA of Greater Toronto Sells Mississauga Site for $90 Million 
The YMCA of Greater Toronto won’t be around much longer. It’s been sold to a local developer who is looking to build several towers on the site, located west of the city. More on the story here.
08.02.21 09:51 AM - Comment(s)
The Record Level Dip In Canada's Hotel Occupancy/Revenue: Will The Upcoming Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Help? 
Trudeau’s Liberal government has implemented new international travel restriction rules that will see travelers undergoing a COVID test and staying three days in hotels for around $2,000. Can that indirectly help the hotel industry, which has been in shambles from the beginning of the pandemic?
08.02.21 09:46 AM - Comment(s)
Reddit Rally & REITs: Why the Gains May Only be Short-Lived
The Reddit Rally that saw stocks like GameStop soaring also effected REIT stocks. However, are the gains only going to be short lived? Or, do we see something else in the longer run? Can amateur investors on Reddit affect how traders do business?
08.02.21 09:28 AM - Comment(s)
The U.S. Returns to the Paris Agreement: What Does it Mean for Real Estate?
With Biden, the U.S. returned to the Paris Agreement. The new administration has a focus on cleaner energy, but what does it mean for real estate in the longer run? Adaptability seems to be the key here, and the real estate industry may find some challenges.
07.02.21 05:58 PM - Comment(s)
It's the Budget Season! Key Challenges for the Real Estate Industry And How To Overcome Them
Controlling your expenses and allocating resources correctly can seem tricky. From data accuracy to time management, everything’s important – and we tell you the best tips to prepare for the budget season – keeping the pandemic in mind.
05.02.21 06:00 PM - Comment(s)
7 Top Challenges to Commercial Real Estate Industry in 2021
The commercial real estate has changed significantly in the last year. How will 2021 be for commercial real estate businesses around the world? What are the top challenges that real estate businesses will face this year?
03.02.21 11:31 AM - Comment(s)
The Top 7 Technology Trends Commercial Real Estate Industry Needs to Use 
From augmented reality to 5G connectivity, the commercial real estate industry is looking to innovate and stay ahead. Learn more about the top tech trends that is going to stay in the news this year.
01.02.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
What Does 2021 Have in Store for Real Estate Markets Around the World?
Will the lower interest rates continue? How will the retail and logistics industry shape up this year? From Canada and U.S. to U.K. and Australia, we take a look at major real estate markets around the world, and how their real estate market will respond this year.
29.01.21 09:27 AM - Comment(s)
The Top Markets Around the World to See More Commercial Capital Flowing In 2021
What are the top real estate markets in the U.S this year? What are the real estate expectations? What do regulatory bodies feel about the real estate industry? We take a look at real estate markets around the world, which will have a significant commercial capital flowing in this year.
25.01.21 12:07 PM - Comment(s)
How Commercial Real Estate Companies Are Looking to Fight Empty Spaces 
With the pandemic, the commercial real estate industry is suffering from a lack of tenants. Many markets around the world are witnessing decades-high vacancy rates, and the challenge for them to stay afloat is innovate. So, what are real estate businesses doing?
24.01.21 08:31 PM - Comment(s)
Saudi Arabia's 2030 Red Sea Project: Effects on Real Estate 
Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Red Sea project is anything but modest. The new luxury destination isn’t just great for pandemic recovery or for the tourism industry but for real estate as well. So, how will real estate in the region be shaped?
19.01.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Controlling Back-Office Costs in Commercial Real Estate Management

Commercial real estate management teams are under pressure to control expenses and operate efficiently. These goals can be challenging to balance; and understandably, teams may prefer to tackle everything in-house out of concern for data security and control.

“Managing a property is much more complex...

18.01.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Real Estate Investment Trusts Continue Their Development Plans 
Dream Office REIT is moving ahead with their extension plans and is betting big on the future of Downtown Toronto. The major Canadian developer aims to build a 310 sqm and residential complex situated right on the edge of the financial district. You can find out more details about it here.
13.01.21 08:24 PM - Comment(s)
It's Going to Take a While for Things to Get Back to Normal 
The Bank of Canada estimates that the national economy of Canada won’t return to pre-COVID levels until at least 2023. The problem, according to the BOC, is that there is a gap between the actual and potential workforce output, and it will remain so for at least a couple more years.
13.01.21 08:14 PM - Comment(s)
New Zealand Presents a Hot Property Market Towards COVID Recovery
As COVID-19 seems to come near to its end, not everything is positive for everyone, and New Zealand’s market seems to represent this reality. Its quick COVID recovery has bred the ideal ground for financial development, but that’s also translating into constantly-rising house prices.
13.01.21 07:38 PM - Comment(s)

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