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Canada’s building sector is responsible for 18% of the country’s emissions of greenhouse gases. This takes into account the emissions from the homes and commercial real estate buildings themselves and from the electricity used in those buildings. Considering the large role buildings play in Canada’s total emissions, investors and tenants are both looking for ways to minimize their carbon footprint....

On December 7th, the Bank of Canada delivered the latest in a series of interest rate hikes. The overnight rate increased by 50 basis points, up to 4.25%. What does this mean for the real estate market in Canada, and are we heading into an economic recession? A few specific market indicators can help you get a better picture about...

Commercial real estate (CRE) investments are expensive, but there many different financing options available for investors. Financing for CRE is available as equity financing or debt financing. Here’s a breakdown of the main types of financing used in CRE deals. Debt Financing Options for CRE Most CRE purchases are funded in large part through debt financing. Financing can be taken...

Land entitlement is the process of getting a piece of land ready for a specific development. While it’s often referring to the process of converting raw land or farmland for development, there are many other situations where land entitlement happens. It encompasses a broad range of different things, from site plan approvals to rezoning, amendments to existing zoning bylaw or...