<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.assetsoft.biz/blogs/tag/hbng/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Assetsoft - Blog #HBNG</title><description>Assetsoft - Blog #HBNG</description><link>https://www.assetsoft.biz/blogs/tag/hbng</link><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:45:17 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[YMCA of Greater Toronto Sells Mississauga Site for $90 Million ]]></title><link>https://www.assetsoft.biz/blogs/post/ymca-of-greater-toronto-sells-mississauga-site-for-90-million</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.assetsoft.biz/ymca blog square.jpg"/>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.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_NnnBnWG5TqugqqNdVS4DYQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_-8Rd7MkEQpC_sTdllrFteA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_cJLuUl0gRNaVj-VcH9wUFw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_poWsJxto9XdhWx-fF8U_lw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> [data-element-id="elm_poWsJxto9XdhWx-fF8U_lw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="size-original" data-size-mobile="size-original" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-large zpimage-tablet-fallback-large zpimage-mobile-fallback-large hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_QDYtDNWlSbOgB4YNa-tS7w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_QDYtDNWlSbOgB4YNa-tS7w"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">In a surprising move, Greater Toronto’s YMCA&nbsp;has&nbsp;sold its location in Mississauga, Ontario to a local company.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.costar.com/article/697102204/ymca-of-greater-toronto-sells-mississauga-site-for-90-million" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">The report from CoStar</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;explains that the plan is a multiphase project spanning various towers.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The site interviewed the buying company’s president, who confirmed that the deal closed on the 5th of December. The $90 million number comes from property records. However, HBNG is&nbsp;still to release an official statement.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">While the YMCA hasn’t commented on the topic, it appears there’s a lease negotiation for the organization to maintain operations.&nbsp;The site plans have several phases, but mixed-use towers with floor retail are among the initial expectations.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm__oFOQqITVtJkkCvlOfUY-Q" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm__oFOQqITVtJkkCvlOfUY-Q"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:26px;">The Decision Behind the Sale&nbsp;</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_bgImK7MwcV75Y4yGJ2bNrA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_bgImK7MwcV75Y4yGJ2bNrA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The Real Estate News Exchange has a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://renx.ca/rgf-mississauga-ymca-acquire-future-development/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">more detailed article about the sale</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;">. It goes through the comments of John A. D’Angelo, both president of RGF and HBNG’s CEO. He states that the YMCA sat on a considerable asset, so they probably considered it was better to invest that value for more important tasks.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The YMCA’s goal, according to the report, was maximizing upfront proceeds from cash sales. It resulted in a request for proposals. RGF obtained exclusive rights for the property’s negotiation.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The mixed-use development for the site offers plenty of opportunities. Permitted developments for the property include many high-density projects. It means that residential, office and retail infrastructures are viable.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_XBD7aj41sQ34AexIdcBPgQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_XBD7aj41sQ34AexIdcBPgQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;">The Property Itself&nbsp;</span><br></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_auvi2eAv_TYoi1EGEu9mYw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_auvi2eAv_TYoi1EGEu9mYw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The facilities include a gym, fitness studio, childcare service, and a swimming pool. However, the YMCA negotiated a leaseback to&nbsp;keep its operations. That’s why RGF has offered space for the organization if asked.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The site enjoys an excellent location as well. People can walk from it to retail centers, schools, offices, and other facilities. Both Celebration Square and the Square One center are in the area.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Condominium development in the surrounding neighborhood has also been increasing, driving demand for residential space. There’s also the light rail transit line construction that recently started development.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_KglJEP6EYRAC3w-jdFPKMw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_KglJEP6EYRAC3w-jdFPKMw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h3
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<div data-element-id="elm_tyIX4zJSGFvXjpK9B1pIMQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_tyIX4zJSGFvXjpK9B1pIMQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">HBNG is an integrated development firm involved with several real estate operations in the area. RGF is a partnership between high net-worth individuals and large Canadian pension funds.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The main goal for the group is to tackle every opportunity for growth in the market. That means investing in projects that can benefit a city’s growth or change life quality. However, not all deals benefit that vision, so they focus on the most relevant projects for their vision.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">According to the&nbsp;article, the companies belonging to HBNG include Kapp Infrastructure, Poetry Living, and Soho Innovation Lab.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_mokLwnocLDKlZXnvpKrMyQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_mokLwnocLDKlZXnvpKrMyQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;">The Company's Portfolio&nbsp;</span><br></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_LgN9uo9HxjJ7VBH0bCoswg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_LgN9uo9HxjJ7VBH0bCoswg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Finally, the company invests in different types of properties without concentrating on specific areas. For instance, RGF&nbsp;is partnering with Mattamy Homes to create around 700 homes. The official builder is Poetry Living.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">On the other hand, we have the Soho Center. It spans 35,000 sq ft for retail and office space as well as parking. HBNG also developed a Walmart in Collingwood, and RGF led purchasing The Country Club. This golf course will see the Country Club Village’s development.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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