The Canadian federal election on April 28, 2025 presents three distinct approaches to the housing crisis: Liberal Platform (Mark Carney): Offers a middle path with both government intervention and market incentives, including a new federal housing developer (Build Canada Homes), MURB tax incentives for rental construction, and GST cuts for first-time buyers up to $1M. Conservative Platform (Pierre Poilievre): Proposes a free-market approach with significant tax cuts, including capital gains tax deferral for reinvestment, GST elimination on homes under $1.3M, and reduced government involvement in housing. NDP Platform (Jagmeet Singh): Advocates for a housing revolution with massive public spending, stronger regulations, and more tenant protections, including rent controls and restrictions on large-scale investors. The election is notably polarized, with polls showing over 80% of votes concentrated between the Liberals (45%) and Conservatives (37%), while the NDP sits at 8% support. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Essential Questions Every Home Buyer Needs to Ask
The common questions in the Canadian real estate market- Answered! We address concerns from both buyers and sellers in a challenging market environment. A detailed guidance on the home-buying process, starting with saving for a down payment and getting pre-approved for a mortgage, followed by finding a real estate agent. Comprehensive breakdown of closing costs is provided, with recommendations to budget between 1.5% to 4% of the purchase price, including various fees like legal costs, land transfer tax, and property adjustments. buying versus renting, discussing pros and cons of each option - such as equity building and stability for buying, versus flexibility and lower upfront costs for renting. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl MortgageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Canada's Construction Industry in Trouble?
Rod Gilbert, president of the Canadian Construction Association, highlights the construction industry's challenges including COVID-19 impacts and the housing crisis. He stresses the need for infrastructure investment, streamlined permitting, and solutions for labor shortages. Gilbert advocates for government support and improved construction job perception to attract workers, aiming to strengthen Canada's infrastructure future. GTHA condo sales hit a 30-year low in 2024, with just 4,590 units sold. Purpose-built rentals now exceed condo construction for the first time since 1993, while single-family permits reach historic lows. Construction employs 1.6 million people and adds $151B to Canada's economy, though facing workforce and infrastructure challenges. Canadian Construction Association Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl MortgageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wealth Building & Tax Strategies For Real Estate Investors
John Orr and Kyle Pearce share their transition from educators to real estate investors and podcasters. They explore real estate partnerships, the Smith maneuver for leveraging home equity, and tax optimization strategies. The discussion covers partnership dynamics, financial strategies including cash damming and vendor take back (VTB), and emphasizes the importance of understanding debt, cash flow, and building a strong financial team for long-term success. Learn more and connect with John & Kyle here https://canadianwealthsecrets.com/ Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl MortgageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trade War & Stocks Vs. Real Estate
The ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war is impacting Canada's housing market, with economists warning of significant effects across all economic sectors. The housing market is showing weakness with plummeting sales and price declines, while the stock market experiences extreme volatility with the S&P 500 dropping nearly 19% since early April. A nationwide 5% drop in housing prices is expected, with major cities like Toronto and Vancouver being most vulnerable Construction costs have fallen in Toronto and Ottawa, though trade tensions could disrupt this trend Toronto's March 2025 real estate sales hit their lowest levels since 1995, potentially signalling broader national trends Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl Mortgage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.
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