Strategic Insights: Toronto Developments, Hazelview's Focus, and Kirkland Multifamily Trends
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Strategic Insights: Toronto Developments, Hazelview's Focus, and Kirkland Multifamily Trends

E10 • May 8, 2025 • 9 mins

Sandy MacKay introduces the episode with an overview of key topics, including Toronto's West End development and strategic financing insights. The discussion highlights the importance of energy efficiency, accessibility, and community-inclusive design in modern developments. A brief mention of the episode's sponsor, First National Financial, is included. Sandy then shifts focus to Hazelview's investment strategy and their emphasis on the Canadian market. The episode also explores a new multifamily development in Kirkland, Washington, discussing its potential market implications. The episode wraps up with insights into these diverse topics, providing listeners with valuable information.

Key Points

  • Hazelview Investments has secured one of the largest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation-insured loans to develop 856 new purpose-built rental homes in Toronto's West End, emphasizing energy efficiency and accessibility.
  • The project includes a significant community benefits package, such as a new City-owned community hub, daycare, affordable rental units, a public park, and improved access to public transportation, aiming to foster long-term social and economic health.
  • Canadian real estate investors are increasingly pulling back from the US, potentially revitalizing Canada's housing market, particularly in vacation areas like Ontario's cottage country, driven by rising political tensions and complex tax implications.
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