What Every Accredited Investor in Canada Should Know
No one can argue that Canada offers accredited investors the best combination of returns, stability, security and a bright outlook for growth right now, especially when it comes to commercial real estate. However, this does not mean that every property or investment opportunity in Alberta, Ontario or British Columbia is a great one or will produce amazing returns. It doesn’t matter whether you are already a multimillionaire with investments all around the globe or you are simply looking for your first investment property; there are a few things you must know before you leap. The 3...
read moreLeap for RRSP deadline today, more positive news for Alberta real estate, 5 profit centers of real estate
RRSP contribution deadline is today We get an extra day this year to contribute to our RRSP accounts. The deadline is today – Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Remember, you don’t need to have the funds invested in a product the bank or institution wants to sell you. You merely need to have the funds transferred into a registered account by the deadline to be eligible for the tax deductions. Here are a few common questions answered on RRSP’s related to real estate. The debt vs. RRSP dilemma Should you pay down your mortgage or contribute to your RRSP? The question answered...
read moreBMO Capital Markets – Special Report on Canadian Housing Market
Will Canada’s Housing Boom, Forge On, Fizzle Out, or Flame Out? This special report on the state of the Canadian real estate market in 2012 prepared by BMO Capital Markets answers some very important questions for many Canadians. See the full report in pdf here… “Bottom Line: Expect the housing boom to cool rather than crash. Look for home sales, starts and prices to be roughly flat in 2012 across most of the country, with strength in Alberta contrasting with continued weakness in British...
read moreCanadian commercial real estate debt market overview – Feb. 17 2012
Yields are up and so is Canada’s inflation rate. The CPI was pushed higher in January by food and energy prices. Last month’s consumer prices climbed 2.5% Y/Y, a slight increase from the 2.3% Y/Y posted in December. Core inflation – excluding food and energy – came in at 1.6% Y/Y in January, again, a slight increase from 1.3% Y/Y in December. Increased car prices are cited for the increase. Inflation in the U.S. increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in January, for a 12 month, unadjusted rate of 2.9%. Core inflation for 12 months stands at 2.3%. Initial jobless claims in...
read moreBenjamin Tal, Don Campbell, 2012 Alberta Real Estate Opportunities
Market News & opinions from the experts View the full newsletter from Parkhurst Asset Corp here… and if you’d like to receive this valuable market information right to your inbox, be sure to join our e-mailing list by subscribing on the right. Benjamin Tal on outlook for 2012 Here are notes from the event. Benjamin Tal is the chief economist for CIBC World Markets and viewed as one of the top experts on real estate in Canada. Here are his thoughts on Europe, China, the US recovery, and the impact on Canadian real estate. Excellent information! See notes from the...
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