We look at how PropTech (property technology) companies are moving from Canada to the US market. A close look at how much bigger the US market is - with $24.7 trillion in commercial real estate and $88.9 trillion in residential real estate. 
Canada offers a strong foundation for PropTech companies with its robust education system, skilled talent pool, and favorable immigration programs that foster a thriving tech ecosystem
The US real estate market is over ten times larger than Canada's, but the residential mortgage market is only 6.4 times larger, indicating Canada's higher home price-to-income ratio
Successful expansion requires careful market selection, strategic partnerships, and focusing on customers with high growth potential

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We look at how PropTech (property technology) companies are moving from Canada to the US market. A close look at how much bigger the US market is - with $24.7 trillion in commercial real estate and $88.9 trillion in residential real estate.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Canada offers a strong foundation for PropTech companies with its robust education system, skilled talent pool, and favorable immigration programs that foster a thriving tech ecosystem</li>
<li>The US real estate market is over ten times larger than Canada's, but the residential mortgage market is only 6.4 times larger, indicating Canada's higher home price-to-income ratio</li>
<li>Successful expansion requires careful market selection, strategic partnerships, and focusing on customers with high growth potential</li>
</ul>
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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.

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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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 Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

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 Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Opportunity In Proptech: Canada Vs. America 

Despite current challenges, Canada remains positioned for growth, ranking among top G7 nations in GDP, population, and employment growth. Interest rates are expected to decline to around 2.25% by spring 2025, with the Bank of Canada aiming for a soft landing. The real estate market shows signs of recovery across various sectors, with investment volumes projected to reach $48 billion in 2025.
Immigration policy changes will moderate economic growth, with temporary residents reducing from 7% to 5% of the population
Commercial real estate shows sector-specific trends: office spaces prioritizing experience, retail expanding to secondary markets, and industrial market working toward normalization
The investment market is projected to recover with improved sentiment and increased lending activity, though with more conservative underwriting approaches

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Despite current challenges, Canada remains positioned for growth, ranking among top G7 nations in GDP, population, and employment growth. Interest rates are expected to decline to around 2.25% by spring 2025, with the Bank of Canada aiming for a soft landing. The real estate market shows signs of recovery across various sectors, with investment volumes projected to reach $48 billion in 2025.
<ul>
<li>Immigration policy changes will moderate economic growth, with temporary residents reducing from 7% to 5% of the population</li>
<li>Commercial real estate shows sector-specific trends: office spaces prioritizing experience, retail expanding to secondary markets, and industrial market working toward normalization</li>
<li>The investment market is projected to recover with improved sentiment and increased lending activity, though with more conservative underwriting approaches</li>
</ul>
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2025 Real Estate Predictions 

Canadian real estate is showing recovery signs, with November sales up 2.8% and the first price increase in 18 months, but will it last? Winter activity has increased due to lower rates and mortgage reforms, though the recovery remains vulnerable to economic uncertainties.
Sales-to-new-listings ratio rose to 59.2% in November, with inventory dropping to 3.7 months, indicating a tightening market favorable to sellers⁠⁠​
Ontario and British Columbia saw significant price drops since 2022 peak (-20% and -11% respectively), while Atlantic provinces showed strong growth⁠⁠​
Spring market performance will be crucial, with potential headwinds including economic downturn fears, slower population growth, and job losses⁠⁠​

Canadian real estate is showing recovery signs, with November sales up 2.8% and the first price increase in 18 months, but will it last? Winter activity has increased due to lower rates and mortgage reforms, though the recovery remains vulnerable to economic uncertainties.
<ul>
<li>Sales-to-new-listings ratio rose to 59.2% in November, with inventory dropping to 3.7 months, indicating a tightening market favorable to sellers⁠⁠​</li>
<li>Ontario and British Columbia saw significant price drops since 2022 peak (-20% and -11% respectively), while Atlantic provinces showed strong growth⁠⁠​</li>
<li>Spring market performance will be crucial, with potential headwinds including economic downturn fears, slower population growth, and job losses⁠⁠​</li>
</ul>

Are We There Yet? The Road To Real Estate Recovery

This episode explores the varying lifespans of different building types, from historical structures lasting 500-1,000 years to modern commercial buildings lasting 60-80 years. It covers the economic life of buildings, including factors like location, property type, and market conditions that influence their viability. 
Building materials and construction quality significantly impact longevity, with concrete structures lasting around 100 years and steel structures lasting 100-150 years.
The economic life of a building depends on multiple factors including location, property management, and market conditions, affecting its ability to generate revenue over time.
Regular maintenance and understanding of depreciation are crucial for extending a building's lifespan, with various components having different life expectancies, from 15 years for paint to 100 years for masonry.

This episode explores the varying lifespans of different building types, from historical structures lasting 500-1,000 years to modern commercial buildings lasting 60-80 years. It covers the economic life of buildings, including factors like location, property type, and market conditions that influence their viability.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Building materials and construction quality significantly impact longevity, with concrete structures lasting around 100 years and steel structures lasting 100-150 years.</li>
<li>The economic life of a building depends on multiple factors including location, property management, and market conditions, affecting its ability to generate revenue over time.</li>
<li>Regular maintenance and understanding of depreciation are crucial for extending a building's lifespan, with various components having different life expectancies, from 15 years for paint to 100 years for masonry.</li>
</ul>

The Opportunity In Proptech: Canada Vs. America

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