Market Trends & Strategies: Insights into Canadian Real Estate Developments
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Sandy MacKay

Market Trends & Strategies: Insights into Canadian Real Estate Developments

E9 • May 7, 2025 • 10 mins

Sandy MacKay kicks off the episode with an introduction, followed by an analysis of the economic outlook and market challenges facing Canadian real estate. The episode delves into current trends within the office, retail, and industrial sectors, offering insights into their evolving dynamics. Sandy then shifts focus to the residential market, outlining key issues and future forecasts. The discussion highlights Rosefellow's acquisition strategies and commitment to project sustainability. Additionally, OpenForm Properties' development strategy and market approach are explored, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of their methodologies. The episode concludes with a sign-off and gratitude to the audience.

Key Points

  • Despite challenges in the Canadian commercial real estate market, there are positive signs in the office sector with decreasing vacancy rates in high-quality spaces, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver.
  • Rosefellow's significant investment in transforming the Méga Centre Notre-Dame into a state-of-the-art industrial complex underscores the high demand for class-A industrial spaces in Laval.
  • OpenForm Properties is leveraging its automotive roots to redevelop former car dealership sites into diverse and innovative real estate projects, including highrise condos and mixed-use employment spaces.
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