The Canadian Real Estate Investor

The etymology and historical evolution of mortgages, from ancient collateral practices through to modern Canadian mortgage systems, including key regulatory developments and fundamental mortgage terminology. The word "mortgage" derives from Old French meaning "dead pledge", with collateral-based lending traced back to the fifth century B.C.and formalized through Roman law systems like Hypotheca. Major transformations included CMHC's creation in 1945, the 1954 Bank Act enabling bank mortgages, and the 1970s establishment of the five-year fixed-rate standard, with recent stress tests implemented in 2018. Key terms include mortgage term (contract duration, typically 5 years), amortization (total repayment time, usually 25 years), and the distinction between fixed and variable rates, plus different mortgage types like conventional (20%+ down)and high-ratio (under 20% down). Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management MULTIPLEX MASTERCLASS LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist Premium Deal AnalyzerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian real estate investors face new uncertainty due to Aboriginal title claims, particularly following the August 2025 Cowichan case in Richmond, BC. This landmark ruling recognized Indigenous title over 300 hectares of land that included existing private fee-simple properties – the first time in Canadian history this has occurred. The decision has triggered financing issues, cancelled deals, and government intervention, with BC Premier Eby announcing $150 million in loan guarantees. While no one has been evicted, the ruling challenges the traditional concept of "indefeasible" title and creates uncertainty for property owners, lenders, and investors across Canada. Plus in the second half of the show we are joined by an expert Bruce Pardy to get his perspective on the subject. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management MULTIPLEX MASTERCLASS LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist Premium Deal AnalyzerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We finish part 2 of all the terms you need to know. Land assembly (combining properties for larger projects), liens (legal claims on property for unpaid debts), land transfer tax (provincial/municipal tax on purchases), letters of intent (preliminary commercial agreements), and minor variances (zoning exceptions). Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management MULTIPLEX MASTERCLASS LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist Premium Deal AnalyzerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Real Estate, everyone speaks the same language but different sectors use different variations. Developers, flippers, lawyers, mortgage brokers, contractors, and realtors all use different variations of real estate terminology, in this episode we cover the first portion of very relevant terms you need to know. Each term includes what it is, how it works, why it's important, and practical context for Canadian real estate. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management MULTIPLEX MASTERCLASS LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist Premium Deal AnalyzerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by commercial real estate broker, podcaster, investor and overall great guy, Dayma Itamunoala. Dayma has extensive knowledge and experience in the multifamily space and has also spent years interviewing the top figures in Canadian Real Estate. What type of deals he is seeing right now What's working—and what's not How the podcast and LinkedIn changed the game for you Key lessons from interviewing Canada's top real estate professionals Emerging trends in the market Advice for professionals and investors just getting started Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management MULTIPLEX MASTERCLASS LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist Premium Deal AnalyzerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.