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This is just a short teaser post to let you all know that details are starting to show up in your addy account [...]
Fundrise is a US-based real estate investment platform that enables Americans to invest in real estate. Over here at addy, we sometimes get [...]
Who is addy? We’ll discuss how we’re approaching real estate investing differently so that we can all share in the returns. The truth [...]
One of the most powerful differences between an average investor and a world-class investor is the former’s ability to balance short-term and long-term [...]
If you’re new to real estate investing you may have heard the term distribution thrown around but are you confused about what it [...]
addy co-founder Stephen Jagger chats with Robinson Smith, financial strategist and best-selling author about The Smith Manoeuvre and how it works for Canadians [...]
We’ve just launched our FOURTH property located in Calgary! A unique opportunity for addy members to own a 280,000 SF suburban campus-style office [...]
Mike Yebio lives in Toronto with his wife and 7-month old daughter. He’s always been interested in real estate and in fact, owns [...]
Starbucks Building Story The building located at 45604 Airport Road in Chilliwack was listed on our platform on August 11, 2020. It sold [...]
David Porte, President of Porte Communities, took some time out of his day to chat with addy co-founder Stephen Jagger about his career [...]
addy members will be able to view the Offering Memorandum and due diligence within their accounts in the coming weeks! Sneak peek: Campus [...]
It’s official! We’re unlocking Alberta. This means that our upcoming properties will be open to investment from residents in BC, Ontario AND Alberta! [...]
We’ve been asked multiple times for gift cards and while we don’t have gift cards (yet! We’re working on it) this holiday season [...]
Investing in office real estate is one way you can put your money to “work” (pun intended) for you. As with any investment, [...]
Building a company that our members love and are excited about is our number one priority at addy. We spend a lot of [...]
Our next property is set to launch imminently and with it, we want to unlock ANOTHER province. Ontario and BC are already unlocked, [...]
Most Canadians hold some sort of investment. If you’ve purchased a property, a car, or made a financial investment (like with addy!) – [...]
addy CEO Michael Stephenson was a guest on Tom Karadza podcast ‘Your Life, Your Terms’ to talk about the growing divide between the [...]
The neighbourhood is full of natural beauty, providing endless opportunities for hikers, joggers and park-goers alike. The neighbourhood has a very strong, family-oriented [...]
Toronto is a major Canadian city situated along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. Wikipedia describes the city as a dynamic metropolis with a core [...]
Adam Lazier, a Partner at Northbridge Capital in Toronto, took some time out of his day to chat with addy co-founder Stephen Jagger [...]
addy members will be able to view the Offering Memorandum and due diligence details on October 26, 2020. Sneak peek: 19 Buildings 95 [...]
Lanefab design lead and co-owner Bryn Davidson joins addy co-founder Stephen Jagger to talk about Vancouver’s laneway house program, green homes, Vancouver Mayor’s [...]
In 2018 Rebecca Bligh successfully ran for Vancouver City Council; she is currently fulfilling her first elected term and will be joining addy [...]
Vancouver Realtor Steve Saretsky had addy Chairperson Jeff Booth and addy CEO Michael Stephenson on his show today to talk about Jeff’s book, [...]
ING Direct, now Tangerine, made their name by being a virtual bank and offering high interest savings accounts to Canadians. Over the years, [...]
Less than 30 days ago we launched the latest investment property on the addy platform – a commercial building in Chilliwack that has [...]
Michael Stephenson, CEO of addy, was a guest on Spice Radio the other day talking about addy and how we are enabling everyone [...]
Property ownership remains out of reach for many Canadians due to the high cost of ownership, mortgage stress tests and the complexity of [...]
We launched the investment opportunity in the Chilliwack property on August 11th and over 400 addy members have already invested. This property is [...]
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson was on CNBC with Jim Cramer on July 29th to discuss Starbucks’ COVID strategy and how they will navigate [...]
Qualified addy members can now invest in 45604 Airport Road! It is a commercial property leased 100% to Starbucks. Due diligence documents are [...]
addy’s Stephen Jagger and Katie Kernahan sat down with Joe Lamb the Chief Administrative Officer of Cultus Lake Park to understand more about [...]
Charles Wiebe, Past President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, talks about what’s happening with real estate in the Fraser Valley. Thinking [...]
Dave Parsell talks about the impacts this pandemic has had on economic growth and development in Canada and how that translates to real [...]
We’re launching our next property! Tune in to learn more and get ready to invest in real estate. At addy, we believe everyone [...]
Pascal Spothelfer is a senior executive who has spent his entire career in innovation and technology-driven businesses. He currently is the President and [...]
Upcoming Investment Property: Launches August 11 Our next investment property located at 45604 Airport Road will launch on August 11. It is a [...]
Cliff Stevenson talks about what’s happening with Organized Real Estate Learn from Cliff Stevenson, Calgary Realtor and Chair-Elect of The Canadian Real Estate [...]
There is no denying that Steve Evans has an impressive resume when it comes to real estate investing. Since 2003, he has founded, [...]
If you’ve been following us you know that we’re on a mission to allow every human to become a homeowner and today we [...]
Where did the spelling come from? Before we get started, according to Wikipedia the spelling of drive-thru is a sensational spelling of the [...]
Phil Soper talks about all things Canadian real estate during and after COVID-19. Learn from Phil Soper, President & CEO Royal LePage and [...]
Commercial real estate investments generate returns in two possible ways: rental income and property appreciation. Rental Income Rental income is generated by renting [...]
We chat with Michael Simonsen about the data-driven trends his company is seeing in the marketplace. Learn from Michael Simonsen, CEO Altos Research, [...]
According to Investopedia, a bare trust is a basic trust in which the beneficiary has the absolute right to the capital and assets [...]
Interested in watching or listening to our past webinar guests? You can do so by subscribing to our Podcast or YouTube Channel. Join [...]
Retail Shakeup Microsoft to permanently close all of its retail stores (The Verge) Apple to close 14 retail stores in Florida on rising [...]
Buckle up!! We’re breaking down the different types of commercial leases. The Basics: Gross Lease/Full Service Lease What you need to know: With [...]
Learn about investing in real estate, building wealth, & how Steve Evans grew a REIT to $3.8B. Learn from Steve Evans, President of [...]
We’re excited to share that our next property is in the final stages of diligence and will be going live soon. Sneak peek: [...]
If you’re looking for bright spots to invest in Western Canada, there is no doubt that this lower mainland hot spot is moving [...]
Learn from Marco DiPaolo, Executive VP, Colliers about how remote work may impact commercial real estate Learn about how the working from home [...]
What is real estate syndication? Real estate syndication is a way for investors to pool their financial resources to invest in properties much [...]
Learn from CEO of JBKnowledge, James Benham, about the future of construction. Learn about the current innovations in “Construction Tech” and what lies [...]
Work from home trend at technology companies with Twitter, Shopify and Facebook leading the way. Twitter was the first to announce it will [...]
From negotiating rent breaks to tenants going bankrupt, if you’re a landlord during this time you’ve likely been hit in one way or [...]
We’re always looking for creative ways to bring real estate news directly to you in the formats you love. That’s why we’ve officially [...]
Learn from entrepreneur & CEO of Cubic Farms, Dave Dinesen, about the future of farming and investing in land. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed [...]
The restaurant industry is going to change due to COVID-19 and we wanted to learn more. That’s why we reached out to one [...]
Technology is changing the way the world operates and the real estate industry is no exception. Excel spreadsheets that were once the norm [...]
Learn from entrepreneur & former mayoral candidate, Ken Sim, about housing in Vancouver and how this crisis may impact retirement homes. Retirement homes [...]
We are a few months into COVID-19, the global pandemic that has shut down economies around the world, grounded most airlines and put [...]
Learn from Vancouver restaurateur and real estate owner, Emad Yacoub, about how to navigate the food & beverage industry during this crisis. After [...]
We spoke with Randy and Steve of The REINVESTORS in a recent webinar on “Landlording During a Crisis” about how to recruit great [...]
Join Vice Chairman of Colliers International, Kelly Heed, as he talks all things Canadian real estate during and after COVID-19. Many predict that [...]
Jim Bogusz is an experienced real estate professional having spent three decades working in the industry. He’s the former Chief Operating Officer of [...]
What will real estate investing look like after COVID-19? Hear from addy CEO Michael Stephenson about what to expect & how to prepare. [...]
Times are tough in this new COVID-19 world. Tenants’ businesses are closed, staff have been laid off, and while revenue has all but [...]
Learn from real estate developer Andrew Gaucher about the impacts of this crisis on secondary investment markets like Kelowna. Historically the Okanagan real [...]
“Real estate is in my blood,” is a commonly heard catchphrase when chatting with Adrienne and that’s because she grew up in a [...]
There are many credible bloggers out there that have a lot of wisdom to offer based on their own financial success – a [...]
Want to invest in property but don’t have a huge amount of capital? There are other avenues you can consider so that you [...]
Build community, reduce your ecological footprint and save or make money through real estate co-ownership. Learn how it could work for you. Considering [...]
Stephen Jagger has had a lot of irons in a lot of fires, but all of his endeavours share a common purpose – [...]
The REINVESTORS are on a mission to financially educate 1 million people and inspire them to invest in real estate, so they can [...]
Humans find comfort in ruts. We get used to one way of doing things and begin to assume the way it always has [...]
Here is our round-up of the past week’s top articles focused on real estate: Top Stories: B.C. real estate market frozen over COVID-19 [...]
We believe that investing in real estate has the potential to generate wealth but for a long time, it’s only been accessible to [...]
An exclusive opportunity to hear from one of Vancouver’s most prominent entrepreneurs. We know it’s been a tough couple of weeks adjusting to [...]
When it comes to Canadian real estate, Marc Strongman knows the scene. Strongman is a real estate investor, developer and CEO & president [...]
After starting his career in banking at 19, Kyle Green quickly made the shift to mortgage brokering. He started his own business even [...]
We know there is a lot going on right now across every industry and it’s hard to keep track. That’s why we’re rounding [...]
There is a ton to consider when buying commercial real estate which is why it’s crucial to perform due diligence before making a [...]
Parksville is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The city is a quick 30 minute drive north of Nanaimo in [...]
Curious to know what properties addy is currently reviewing for purchase? Verify your profile. If you’re an addy member, we’ve rolled out a [...]
Editors Note: This is a guest post from Noam Dolgin, a local Vancouver Realtor who specializes in Co-ownership. Co-ownership of real estate and [...]
The best time to downsize your home is before it becomes necessary – for financial or physical reasons. It’s always better to stay in [...]
Even since he was a little kid, Brendan Banks has thought big. Visiting the big city of Vancouver from his hometown of Nanaimo, [...]
As we know already, Andrew Gaucher has plenty of street cred when it comes to his place in the Kelowna real estate market. [...]
It is never too early to think about funding your retirement. That was true 50 years ago and it is still true today. [...]
Should I own or should I rent? For many years, the answer to this question was almost always the same. Owning beat renting [...]
Saving money for a down payment on a home has always required discipline, patience, and hard work. There’s nothing new to report there [...]
Owning a home in Vancouver is outrageously expensive and it has been for some time. A similar story is playing out in Toronto [...]
If you were to stop any young person in the street and ask them what they want to be when they grow up, [...]
Government regulation of the rental housing market in British Columbia is, by any definition, a work in progress. In the last months of [...]
Pride in homeownership is alive and well, and living down the street from you in a crowdfunded rental property. One of the many [...]
There’s no better way to learn about anything than with hands-on experience. But when it comes to real estate investing, there’s traditionally a [...]
Let’s face it. If most of us had the financial means to retire immediately, we would. Trading in blazers for beachwear, and morning [...]
What if someone were to tell you that there was a legitimate and potentially lucrative way to become a homeowner without the day-to-day [...]
The commercial real estate industry in North America is heavily reliant on the metric commonly known as capitalization or “cap” rate. The cap [...]
Over the last year, we’ve been busy. Busy interviewing experts. Busy launching our first property. Busy growing our team. But mostly, we’ve been [...]
Nestled between the shores of Craig Bay and Parksville Bay on Vancouver Island, the City of Parksville is home to a little more [...]
Investing is all about the numbers. In choosing and evaluating real estate investments, critical decisions are made every day based on, among [...]
Vancouver’s City Council recently voted in favour of a rezoning application that paved the way for construction of a 5-story building housing 35 [...]
Crowdfunded real estate is more than just a new way to invest in real property. For many novice and wannabe investors, it may [...]
Considering the myriad of factors influencing today’s economic realities, one simple truth has emerged. It has become not only desirable, but also necessary [...]
It is only in recent years that the concept of crowdfunding has made its way into real estate lexicon. While most folks are [...]
Steve Saretsky knows real estate. From analyzing trends, to buying and selling, to crafting plans for successful development, he truly enjoys the process [...]
As a licensed realtor, Peter Coppard is very familiar with the ins and outs of the real estate market. He holds the additional [...]
A home is a personal statement and a safe shelter from the world, but it also the largest investment many people will ever [...]
With more than two decades of experience under her belt, Tamara Stone knows the real estate game inside and out. Together with her [...]
Housing is expensive in Vancouver – exorbitantly expensive. Prices are dropping but purchasing a single-family home on their own remains out of reach [...]
You have probably read and heard that diversification is an important element of any investment portfolio. And, in return, there is a good [...]
With lakefront access, mountain views, world-class vineyards and a burgeoning cultural scene, the City of Kelowna has much to offer residents and visitors [...]
Land development has always been one of the most challenging arenas for real estate professionals. In the most general sense, a real estate [...]
Paddy Mahony knows about balancing the demands of business with the whims of the market. His father was in the pub business while [...]
As the CEO and visionary of wellness company Balance 365, Jennifer Campbell has her hands and appointment book quite full. The endeavor, still [...]
Professional speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist Joe Roberts has earned his experience by doing, and what an amazing journey it has been. In 1989, [...]
The dream of home ownership may be a thing of the past for many younger residents of Vancouver and other global cities, but [...]
Millennials and the generations that follow are going to be forced to take new avenues toward acquiring wealth. The “work hard and save” [...]
Despite what his sharp, self-deprecating sense of humor will tell you, David Goodison is a clever, compassionate, and engaged individual. Although he might [...]
Do you sometimes feel that you have the heart of an entrepreneur but suffer from risk aversion and a limited bank account? Micro [...]
The simple truth is that the economic outlook for millennials in both Canada and the U.S. remains bleak. If this generation is going [...]
For many decades in Canada, the prevailing belief on retirement went this way. If you worked hard and put aside a modest sum [...]
If you are serious about becoming a real estate investor, you are going to have to learn to walk the walk and talk [...]
As a professional artist, Jasalyn Thorne very often has her eye on the beautiful and the sublime. Thorne has worked as a professional [...]
Every month, addy hosts a meet up to give the community a chance to connect with each other, the team, and learn more [...]
There was a time in the not too distant past when it took a sizable sum of money to invest in real estate. [...]
James Komenda knows how to get business done. He is the former VP of Sales for BuildDirect.com, the founder and former CEO of [...]
Andrew Gaucher is a local legend of sorts in the Kelowna real estate scene. When you look at his resume, it quickly becomes [...]
You’ve reached the point where you know you want to become an investor, but you’re not sure what percentage of your income you [...]
Every so often you meet, or hear about, people that have schedules so ambitious you’re convinced they have access to a secret time [...]
If you are reading this article, there is a good chance that you have decided to become a real estate investor, or at [...]
The tax man cometh! Most of us would rather avoid them altogether, but since taxes are an inconvenient fact of life, it is [...]
IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is another fundamental tool of real estate investment – a calculation that is frequently used to determine the [...]
Everybody wants to be rich or get rich, or at least achieve a certain level of economic stability. Life can be stressful and [...]
It may surprise you to learn that not all real estate investors are comfortable wearing landlord hats. Not everyone is ready to become [...]
Before handing over too much money toward any type of investment, it is important to understand your investor personality which is a function [...]
So, you have made the important decision that it is time to sink some hard-earned money into real estate. Congratulations! Before moving ahead, [...]
There are so many numbers and acronyms used in assessing the current and potential value of a property – Cap Rates, NOI, ROI, [...]
We are taking our meetup on the road and will be at the Major Tom offices in Toronto tonight at 5:30pm. (Register) If [...]
Surprisingly enough, most people do not realize that returns on real estate investments have kept pace with the stock market for the past [...]
Jessi Johnson and Kyle Green are both self-made millionaires, nationally recognized and well decorated in their fields, and now best-selling authors. We sat [...]
Taxes are a simple fact of life. There’s no escaping them, but there is also nothing wrong with utilizing legitimate strategies to minimize [...]
It is a problem everywhere – today’s millennials aren’t buying houses. The problem is particularly acute in Vancouver which according to a recent [...]
For too many years, the option of investing in real estate has not been “top of mind” for many casual investors. For starters, [...]
Do you have big dreams that involve earning income from real estate investments, but fear that you lack the funds to make your [...]
Imagine for a moment that you are presented with an opportunity to make an investment – a real estate investment in an amount [...]
The first order of business for a new player in the real estate market is to familiarize yourself with the different categories of [...]
So you want to be a real estate investor? Welcome to our world! Real estate investing can be a rewarding, but tricky business [...]
Just a few short years ago, Steve Arneson and Randy Molland were each grappling with life-altering personal struggles. Today, they’re successful real estate [...]
The truth is that real estate investing is simply out of reach for most of us. It takes tens if not hundreds of [...]
addy is pleased to announce that as of March 2019 Instant Messaging Real Estate Corporation aka ‘IMRE’ and addy (formerly IMBY) have officially [...]
This is a question we get asked all the time, and the short answer is: “No addy is not a REIT.” addy, unlike [...]
Buying real estate in Canada is costly. In places like Vancouver you often need hundreds of thousands of dollars for a down payment. [...]
