Using the Smith Manoeuvre to Accelerate Your Real Estate Wealth
SavvyInvestor
October 29, 2025
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Vacancies Are Rising—Here’s How Smart Landlords Are Keeping Their Rentals Full Without Cutting Rent
It’s been a long time since landlords had to work this hard to fill a vacancy. For the last few years, it felt like every half-decent rental would get snapped up within days—sometimes hours. You’d post...
Using the Smith Manoeuvre to Accelerate Your Real Estate Wealth
For most Canadians, the family home represents stability, comfort, and the cornerstone of financial security. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that the very same property sitting under their feet...
The Early Signs of a Market Shift That Most Investors Miss
Every real estate cycle has a rhythm. Prices climb, investors flood in, demand pushes higher… then slowly, often quietly, momentum shifts. Listings start sitting a bit longer. Appraisers turn conservative....
The Early Signs of a Market Shift That Most Investors Miss
SavvyInvestor
October 29, 2025
Finding Off-Market Deals: How Savvy Investors Stay One Step Ahead
SavvyInvestor
October 21, 2025
Rents Are Sliding Across Canada—Here’s What the Numbers Say
SavvyInvestor
October 9, 2025
Canada’s Housing Market: What’s Actually Going On Right Now?
SavvyInvestor
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Today we’re back with another episode of The Savvy...
Every real estate investor, whether new or experienced,...
In this episode, we are joined with Serena Holmes,...
Most people get into real estate with the idea that it’s going to be a hands-off income stream. The kind...
Every fall, it’s the same scene in every university town: students moving in by the dozens, carrying...
Renovating a property is stressful enough when it’s in your own backyard. When you’re dealing...
If you want to understand what’s really going on in Canada’s housing market right now, start by watching...
There’s a moment in every investor’s journey when the idea of selling creeps in. Maybe the property isn’t...
When it comes to raising capital in real estate, numbers will get you in the room—but trust keeps you...
It’s easy to look at real estate investing from the outside and assume it’s all about freedom. Passive...
If you’re planning to finance a multifamily property with CMHC, you’re going to want to pay attention....
Before diving headfirst into the official screening process, it’s worth gathering some basic details...
U-Haul Announces Top Migration Growth States of 2023
Texas netted the largest number of movers in one-way U-Haul® equipment in 2023, marking the third consecutive year it has finished atop the U-Haul Growth Index. ...
U-Haul Announces Top Migration Growth By Provinces & Cities of 2023
Top Canadian Migration Cities & Provinces of 2023 Alberta is the leading growth province for 2023 while its largest market, Calgary, is Canada’s top growth ...
From Retirement Crossroads to Real Estate Triumphs: A Personal Journey
Five years ago, I found myself at a crossroads, realizing that retirement was looming, and my hospital pension wouldn’t be sufficient due to limited years ...
Pro’s & Con’s Unveiled: Multi Family versus Single Family Property Investment Strategy
Where opportunities beckon and challenges arise, the ongoing debate between multi-family and single-family property investments has become a constant consideration for prospective investors. Each path ...
Understanding Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) in Real Estate Financing
Good day Savvy Investors, I decided to write about Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) because in my commercial mortgage brokering world, I too ...
Is Rent To Own A Good Investment Strategy?
As the dream of homeownership remains steadfast, the traditional path can often present challenges, particularly when it comes to saving for a down payment. In ...
What the Real Estate Market Has in Store for 2024
Predicting the future is always a challenging endeavor, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate market. As we reflect on the past three ...
Setting Yourself Up for A Successful New Year
Do you have any broken promises and agreements, mental clutter or confusion or, are you holding on to anger, resentment, or bitterness? Do you have ...
Building Your Real Estate Investing Power Team
Successful real estate investors understand the significance of collaborating with a high-performing team of professionals. A real estate team plays a crucial role in facilitating ...